Amid the ongoing international tariff war, Chez carmaker Skoda has decided to halt its import plans of EVs as CBU models. This decision will primarily affect the Enyaq EV, which was earlier scheduled to launch later this year.
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As per an online report, Petr Janeba, Brand Director of Skoda, has stated that the company has halted its plans of introducing its CBU EV models. These likely included the Enyaq and Elroq crossovers.
While Elroq was not planned for India, the Enyaq EV was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo earlier this year. In fact, multiple test cars have been spotted in India till now.
The reason stated behind the plan delay is the ongoing uncertain global tariff rates. Additionally, the brand is not confident about the unclear EV Policy, which might affect the CBU models in the future.
The government announced a Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI) in 2024. According to it, the CBU EV models that cost more than Rs 29.90 lakh will have to pay only 15 per cent import duty, as opposed to the 110 per cent duty currently.
However, to enjoy this benefit, a brand must invest Rs 4,150 crore in India, start local manufacturing within three years, and meet the 25 per cent DVA (domestic value addition) by the third year.
Along with the EV models, Skoda has halted its plan of importing petrol and diesel cars. These included the upcoming Skoda Octavia vRS and Superb 4WD diesel.
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Skoda’s plan for the Indian car market seems to be in a consistent struggle. Last year, the brand claimed that it had been working wrongly for the past 25 years in India. Then, the launch of Kylaq took place, and the hope for positive growth was revived, until now.
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