Skoda News
The production version of the Vision 7S will rival seven-seat EVs such as the Peugeot e-5008 and Kia EV9.
Skoda is reducing its headcount as its expansion into new EV segments weighs on profitability.
VW Group extended its lead over Stellantis, Toyota took another big step forward and Tesla landed on the list of the five biggest losers.
Production of the full-electric compact SUV is expected to peak this year.
Tesla, Volvo and Skoda gained from rising EV sales; Mercedes and Ford slid as demand for their electric models cooled; and three Chinese automakers made big jumps in the rankings.
European and North American brands head to the Paris show with a watchful eye on Chinese EV rivals.
Skoda is expanding its all-electric lineup with the Elroq compact SUV that will rival models such as the Renault Scenic E-Tech and Ford Explorer.
Volvo, Skoda and Dacia made big gains thanks to small cars; BMW and Audi lost ground; and a Chinese newcomer soared into the top 30.
The compact SUV is the first to feature the Czech automaker's Modern Solid design language.
The Elroq, on VW Group's MEB platform, will sit between the larger Enyaq and the smaller Epiq in Skoda's electric SUV lineup.
