Despite the obstacles, Škoda Auto delivered 731,300 vehicles and maintains a high order backlog in 2022 across the globe.
Due to the the war in Ukraine the company faced shortage of semiconductors, supply chain issues, rising energy and raw material prices and continuing geopolitical uncertainty but still manage to dilever 731,300 vehicles worldwide.
The rapidly increasing popularity of the Enyaq iV (+20%) highlights the success of Škoda’s recently launched e-offensive. In addition, Škoda’s efficient combustion engine models remain very popular, with the Octavia being the most successful, followed by the SUVs Kamiq and Kodiaq. These factors helped the company to maintain a strong customer demand for its products.
In 2022, Škoda also significantly strengthened its internationalisation initiatives. The company dilevered 51,900 cars in India which is more than double the amout of deliveries done previously. Company also expand its Vietnamese market which also act as a potential growth opportuinity for the company.
To this Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, says: “Never before in its recent history has Škoda Auto been confronted with such extensive challenges as in the past year. Despite these difficult times, our company is making steady progress thanks to an attractive and modern model portfolio comprising e-models and ICE cars, as well as our strong, motivated team and the close cooperation with our social partner, KOVO. We’ve demonstrated resilience, a quality that is more important than ever in a fast-changing environment.”
He also added that the company will be cautiously optimistic that the situation will improve in the coming months as the market situations are still tensed in 2023. He also shared the news of the introduction of the new generation of our Superb and Kodiaq, among other projects in 2023.
