Skoda to cut workforce by 15% amid costly EV push

Front view of a white Skoda Elroq electric compact SUV — Skoda is eying a further expansion of its EV lineup. The full-electric Skoda Elroq compact SUV is shown. (SKODA)

February 27, 2025 07:25 PM

MUNICH — Skoda plans to cut jobs even as the Volkswagen Group Czech brand looks expand its EV offerings and boost vehicle sales by 8 percent this year.

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