Skoda decided to release a subcompact electric car

30 May 2019

Debuted the first 124 years the electric car Skoda

The 124-year existence the Czech brand Skoda has decided to succumb to the General trend of mobility. At a special event in Bratislava he showed together with a new model Superb and electro-sitikar Citigoe iV is one of the most unlucky of the modern model line – subcompact (segment A) From which the transition to electric should be given a second life.

Elektroversiya Citigoe iV differs from the petrol Citigo front mask, including decorative lattice "radiator" and a bumper in body color and, of course, the nameplate. Rechargeable Citigoe iV will be offered exclusively in five-door version in two trim levels elegance and Style. Interestingly, the letters iV in the name of the electric car designate no more, no less as a new sub-brand Skoda, which the Czechs will be to release both a BEV and PHEV.

External dimensions Citigoe iV coincide with the petrol model (the length of 3597 mm) boot capacity with rear seat unfolded (250 l). With the rear seats folded its volume is still somewhat less – 923 951 l versus l for models with internal combustion engines. This is achieved by placing beneath the floor of the flat lithium-ion battery pack dimensions 1100х1700х300 mm.

Citigo is equipped with a rechargeable motor power 61 kW (83 HP) and ΜM=210 N•m, which drives the front wheels. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 12.5 s, which is frankly not impressive, but high thrust electric motor on bottoms allows to accelerate from 60 km/h to 100 km/h in 7.6 s. Maximum speed "electroshock" of up to 130 km/h.
Battery Citigoe iV – capacity of 36.8 kWh (nominal stock), that is almost twice more than on a single-platform city-Kara MC e-up! Accordingly, power reserve up to 265 miles on current WLTP cycle. The battery level is checked via the mobile app, which also controls and the climate system.

Charging from 40-kilowatt device DC CCS standard charges "electroshock" up to 80% in one hour. Wall-mounted AC unit with a capacity of 7.2 kW job 4 hours 8 minutes and a home charging station with a power of 2.3 kW for 12 hours 37 minutes. You can connect to a regular household outlet, but the charging time is accordingly lengthened.
Interior Citigoe iV modified compared to the versions with petrol and gas engine. Basic equipment Citigoe iV includes four PB, electric front Windows, Central locking with remote control, assistant track layout, Climatronic air conditioning, radio Swing II & dock Move & Fun for your smartphone that also can be used as an additional screen and navigation. The performance of Style additionally, there are leather braid steering, transmission selector and Parking brake lever, ambient lighting, heated exterior mirrors, and an extra charge also heated front seats, cruise control, light sensors and rain, adjustable Luggage compartment liner, rear Parking sensors. More rich equipment Ambition includes 14-inch steel wheels Indus and tyres 165/70 R14, and for a fee and a two-tone or silver-tone 16-inch alloy wheels Scorpius with 185/50 R16 tyres (standard Style).

Before proceeding to the serial production of Skoda has released a pilot lot of 10 electric vehicles From E-Pilot

   Serial production of electro hatchback costs Citigoe iV is planned in the second half of this year..