We will expand our electric mobility offering with six new BEV models over the coming years. We will also further upgrade the Enyaq. We have already introduced the versions Enyaq 85 (Power consumption (combined): 15.8-14.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions (combined): 0 g/km; electric range: 535-563 km (WLTP values))¹ and Enyaq 85x (Power consumption (combined): 16.8.-16.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: (kombiniert): 0 g/km; electric range: 512-536 km (WLTP values))¹, which feature new electric motors and improved battery management for a larger range and faster charging speed. And the 2024 model of the Enyaq 85 and all of the model versions mentioned above will also receive the option to preheat the battery, which improves charging performance, particularly in cold weather.

Our fleet conditions are competitive and in line with the market. In order to continue to give our fleet customers more planning certainty in future, we recently introduced the Škoda delivery date guarantee. This means that we guarantee to meet the specified delivery dates with immediate effect. And we are even going one step further: If, contrary to expectations, a fleet customer does not receive the ordered vehicles on the promised date, Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH will pay a €100^³ premium for each additional month of waiting time. In addition, we offer price protection on the product and the leasing conditions at the time of the purchase agreement – giving our customer companies the greatest possible planning certainty. We are convinced that, in the current climate, this is a solid basis and secures residual values. Our focus therefore remains on healthy and sustainable business.

Our fleet customers often set their own sustainability targets and also take these into account in their fleets. This means that electric mobility has simply become a permanent fixture – no ifs or buts. The expiration of the subsidy may slow down the electrification of the fleet market. The market will ultimately show and regulate whether state subsidies are needed again, But I don’t think that this is necessarily required. The 2023 Dataforce User Chooser study also proves that the demand for BEVs is increasing, and satisfaction with electric company cars is high.

Absolutely not! We already have large fleets in our customer base that are switching to 100% electricity – and it’s working. The drivers are planning the necessary charging times into their routes as a matter of course, especially as regular breaks should be obligatory on longer business trips anyway. So, I don’t see any difficulties there from a technical perspective. Ultimately, a lot depends on people and their willingness to embrace new things.

Of course, as a mobility provider, we always endeavour to meet the needs of users when it comes to electric mobility. Because of this, users of company cars can analyse their usage behaviour on Fleet.Electrified⁴, for example, in order to see how well it harmonises with the specifics of electric mobility. Of course, our key account managers also offer the opportunity to gain concrete practical impressions during vehicle tests.

The political decision to ban combustion engines has been made. Until that happens, however, I believe that combustion engines will continue to be in demand. As a manufacturer, we naturally want to offer vehicles for the widest possible customer base – and this range not only includes the currently very broad portfolio of the electric Enyaq, but also economical and efficient combustion engines.