Kolkata: Skoda Auto India, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is exploring the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) in the country with a locally sourced supplier base, a senior company official said on Wednesday.
The automaker aims to enter India’s rapidly expanding EV market by 2027–28, aligning its plans with the development of local supply chains and charging infrastructure.
“We are evaluating the launch of an electric car in India around 2027–28 after establishing a localised supplier ecosystem. By then, we expect the charging infrastructure to be well-developed,” said Ashis Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India.
Gupta noted that electric vehicles currently account for 10–12 per cent of the overall car market and are growing swiftly. He added that by 2027–28, a supportive policy environment for EVs is also likely to be in place.
Skoda currently sells four models in India—the Kushaq, Slavia, Kodiaq, and Kylaq—covering three sedans and one small SUV, and holds a 1.7 per cent market share by volume. Between January and September 2025, the company sold 53,000 units, driven largely by the success of its small SUV model.
The brand’s small SUV attracts 18 per cent GST, while sedans are taxed at 40 per cent, Gupta said, adding that lower GST rates have helped attract new buyers.
Skoda Auto India operates 315 customer touchpoints nationwide and plans to expand this to 350 by 2025, with a particular focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
With its manufacturing facility in Pune, the company also exports vehicles to the Middle East and Africa. Gupta said Skoda’s goal is to maintain its current market share and retain its position as the seventh-largest carmaker in India.
