Stepping into an electric and sustainable future with the CITIGOᵉ iV and SKODA SUPERB iV 25.11.2019: › First all-electric ŠKODA and the brand’s first plug-in hybrid › The launch of the ŠKODA iV label and first iV models marks the Czech car manufacturer’s entry into the era of electromobility

› First all-electric ŠKODA and the brand’s first plug-in hybrid




› The launch of the ŠKODA iV label and first iV models marks the Czech car manufacturer’s entry into the era of electromobility


› ŠKODA brings new mobility solutions and Simply Clever features to electromobility



The launch of the first two electrified production models – the SUPERB iV and CITIGOᵉ iV – and the ŠKODA iV label is ushering in the era of electromobility for the Czech manufacturer.



The brand has thus set the course for a successful future. The plug-in-hybrid SUPERB iV, built at the Kvasiny plant, and the all electric CITIGOᵉ iV will enter the market at the beginning of 2020.



Electromobility is a key pillar of ŠKODA’s ‘GreenFuture’ sustainability strategy and also part of the ŠKODA DNA. By as early as 2025, up to 25 per cent of all ŠKODA vehicles delivered are to be electrified and the CO2 emissions of the entire fleet are to be reduced by 30 per cent compared to 2015.




Following the launch of the CITIGOᵉ iV and the SUPERB iV, the product range of the new ŠKODA iV label will have increased to more than ten electrified models by the end of 2022.



Under the iV umbrella, the brand bundles the development of its own family of electrified cars sporting an emotive design, a futuristic interior and innovative technologies, as well as the establishment of a special ecosystem for mobility solutions.







ŠKODA CITIGOᵉ iV: the brand’s first city speedster generating zero emissions



The ŠKODA CITIGOᵉ iV is the first all-electric production vehicle in the Czech car manufacturer’s 124‑year history. Boasting a speedy driving performance in urban traffic and compact dimensions, it is the perfect vehicle for large cities, does not generate any emissions and has low maintenance costs.





The three driving modes to choose from, Normal, Eco and Eco+, provide driving characteristics ranging from dynamic to efficient; assistance systems new to the range, such as Lane Assist, contribute to the car’s high level of safety.


Remote and convenient vehicle access to the CITIGOᵉ iV can be gained using the ŠKODA Connect mobile online services. The Move&Fun app now also offers a new function: the e-Manager displays the remaining range as well as the energy flow in the car and its recuperated energy. Using the app, the charging management and air conditioning can be programmed too.





SUPERB iV: all-electric range of up to 62 km




As the first ŠKODA to feature plug-in-hybrid drive, the SUPERB iV can cover up to 62 km in the WLTP cycle purely electrically, thus emitting zero emissions and offering low running costs.




Its total range is up to 930 km. Plug-in-hybrid drive is available for the Ambition and Style trim levels as well as for the SPORTLINE and L&K variants. Compared to models featuring just a combustion engine, the iV variant cannot only be equipped with any of the infotainment systems from the latest, third generation of the MIB modular infotainment matrix but is also available with additional optional assistance systems such as Trailer Assist and Area View.



The air conditioning can be controlled remotely using an app. The battery with a gross capacity of 13 kWh (10.4 kWh net) can be charged conveniently overnight in about five hours using a standard household plug socket; using a more powerful wall box this takes just three and a half hours.







Specific iV details in the interior and innovative connectivity



Both iV models feature specific new displays, providing the driver with relevant information such as energy consumption, the battery’s charge level or details on brake energy recovery.


ŠKODA has revised the CITIGOᵉ iV’s dashboard, which comes in black or silver. Green decorative stitching creates new contrasts on the gearstick gaiter; this is available as an optional extra for the seats too. Climatronic and remote central locking are standard.



The CITIGOᵉ iV Style also features LED ambient lighting, height-adjustable front seats with a particularly high-quality fabric cover and a leather steering wheel featuring an iV badge.



ŠKODA CITIGOᵉ iV



In the interior, the SUPERB iV can be set apart from the models running purely on petrol or diesel thanks to specific buttons for the E- and Sport modes.



A Mode 2 charging cable for household plug sockets is part of the standard equipment, whilst a Mode 3 charging cable is optional.





ŠKODA SUPERB iV



With regards to infotainment and connectivity, the SUPERB iV is fitted with the latest-generation systems. A built-in eSIM and an included data allowance, for example, ensure that the car is always online.


The CITIGOᵉ iV comes with the Swing II radio as standard, including a docking station for a smartphone, which – when paired with the Move&Fun app – can be used to display additional vehicle data or maps, act as a media player and provide access to the e-Manager.






-Hermann Prax, photos Skoda