Skoda launches CITIGOe iV EV and Superb iV PHEV The iV badge will be used on plug in models from Skoda Skoda has revealed the first two models due to launch in its electrification push – the CITIGOe iV and Superb iV. The first sees Skoda create the firm’s first pure-electric model in its city car, while the large family sized Superb will arrive as Skoda’s first plug-in hybrid. The CITIGOe has a range of 165 miles (WLTP) on a single charge from a 36.8 kWh battery, powering a 61 kW electric motor. The 0-62mph time is 12.5 seconds, but thanks to 211 Nm of torque, shorter bursts of acceleration are considerably quicker. Charging times are quoted as 1 hour on a 40 kW DC CCS rapid charger to 80%, so although technical specifications have not been confirmed, it looks as though 40 kW DC charging will be the maximum the Skoda can take. The on-board AC charger is rated at 7.2 kW though, with a 0-80% charge time of just over 4 hours. Skoda’s Superb will combine a 1.4 TSI petrol engine with an 85 kW electric motor, to produce a combined 218 hp and 400 Nm of torque when both systems are working together in Sport mode. Because of a 13 kWh battery, the Superb iV will cover up to 34 miles (WLTP) on a single charge in electric mode, and the official CO2 emissions figure is 40 g/km. Charging will take 3.5 hours from a 3.6 kW charger via the Type 2 inlet.
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