ŠKODA shows controversial octavia e-car study in IAA Munich

Are you looking forward to new electro-octavia? ŠKODA will be a "controversy" at IAA 2025 in Munich Octavia e-car study Presentation based on the upcoming SSP platform. ŠKODA CEO Klaus Zellmer promises lively discussions because of the radically flat design approach-and at the same time provides an outlook on future automated driving functions.

Electrical combination on VW future platform SSP

ŠKODA uses the first for the first time SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) from VW, which is to replace the previous MEB architecture from 2028:

• Flatter body ideal for classic combination proportions

• Preparation for automated driving functions of the SSP architecture

• Larger wheelbase and optimized interior concept

ŠKODA decided against MEB because he supports rather high -legged crossover and SUVs.

Controversy about design and parallel offer

Zellmer expects heated debates: "A lot of vertebrae and controversial discussions" are inevitable. Nevertheless, the show car should clearly remain recognizable as a ŠKODA. The series Octavia version on SSP is only In late 2029 expected. At the same time, the Combustion engine Octavia In the portfolio - especially for fleet customers and price -sensitive.

Reasons for parallel strategy

• Market volume: Enough demand for e-octavia and combustion engines

• Customer mood: Different preferences in private and commercial sector

• flexibility: ŠKODA keeps all options open until the start of the series

Vision 7S: Siebenitzer flagship in preparation

At the same time, Škoda makes it clear that that Vision 7s-concept acts as the future flagship. Internally "Space Bev" Described, the electrical seven -seater should round off the upper model range. A final name is still pending.

Ending
The Octavia e-car study At the IAA Munich, ŠKODA's departure marks the SSP era. Between polarizing design and future -oriented technology, ŠKODA shows what electric combis can look like in the future - and still remains true to the classics.