Battery-electric
Powered by a traction battery and electric motor. It has no tailpipe emissions while being driven and must be charged from an external electricity supply.
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A battery-electric car runs on electricity and requires external charging. A plug-in hybrid combines a petrol engine with a rechargeable battery and electric motor. A mild-hybrid Škoda e-TEC uses electrical assistance with a petrol engine but is not plugged in and is not a fully electric car.
Powered by a traction battery and electric motor. It has no tailpipe emissions while being driven and must be charged from an external electricity supply.
Combines a petrol engine and electric motor with a battery that is charged externally. It can drive in electric mode for part of its use, subject to charge and conditions.
Uses 48-volt electrical assistance to support the petrol engine, including smoother start-stop and coasting functions on applicable models. It is not plugged in.
Range and charging time vary with temperature, speed, route, load, heating or cooling use, battery condition, charger capability and state of charge.
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Current range guide
The UK range changes as models and derivatives are introduced or updated. Confirm current ordering status, specification and business availability before relying on a model name in a fleet policy.
Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé and Peaq
The range spans compact and larger electric SUVs, with different battery, performance, space and charging characteristics. Some models may be newly launched, forthcoming or subject to order timing.
Selected Kodiaq and Superb derivatives
Kodiaq plug-in hybrid availability applies to relevant five-seat versions, while selected Superb hatch and estate derivatives can also be available as plug-in hybrids. Exact trims can change.
Selected Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq derivatives
Škoda e-TEC identifies applicable mild-hybrid petrol versions. These cars do not require external charging and should not be described as fully electric or plug-in hybrid.
Charging strategy
A fleet charging plan should identify where cars are parked, how long they remain there, who pays for electricity, how drivers access public charging and what happens when a usual charger is unavailable.
Confirm off-street parking, installation permission, electrical capacity, tariff arrangements and how business electricity will be recorded or reimbursed.
Review charger numbers, power, access control, bay management, dwell time, visitor use and responsibility for maintenance.
Plan network access, payment method, charging speeds, route coverage, driver support and alternatives when a site is occupied or unavailable.
Provide clear guidance on when to charge, target state of charge, longer journeys, pre-conditioning and reporting charging problems.
Electric range
Official test figures help compare cars under a standardised procedure. Actual range can be lower or higher depending on conditions and use.
Charging time
Actual charging time depends on the car, battery temperature, starting state of charge, charger and power supply. Charging power can vary during the session and commonly reduces as the battery becomes fuller.
Whole-life assessment
The lowest headline rental or energy cost does not automatically produce the best operational result. Compare the full use case and obtain tax or accounting advice where required.
Rental or acquisition cost, initial payment, mileage, term, maintenance and expected replacement cycle.
Home, workplace and public charging costs, installation, subscriptions, reimbursement and petrol use for plug-in hybrids.
Driver time, route flexibility, charging downtime, seasonal demand, load requirements and business continuity.
Company-car tax inputs, VAT treatment, employer policy, grants or incentives and internal sustainability requirements can change.
Customer journey
Record daily mileage, longest regular journey, seasonal peaks, parking time and carrying requirements.
Identify reliable home, workplace and public options, costs, power and contingency arrangements.
Decide whether battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid or another engine type best fits the evidence.
Review range, charging, space, derivative, equipment, agreement mileage and current availability.
Arrange a relevant demonstration and assess comfort, controls, boot access, charging functions and route suitability.
Set charging, reimbursement, breakdown, servicing, longer-journey and replacement procedures before handover.
Local electric expertise
West End Garage Škoda helps businesses and company-car drivers compare electrified models through Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Stirling, serving the Lothians, Fife, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Perthshire and wider Central Scotland.
Supports businesses and drivers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Livingston, West Lothian and surrounding areas.
Supports businesses and drivers across Dunfermline, Halbeath, Fife, Perthshire and surrounding areas.
Supports businesses and drivers across Stirling, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Perthshire and wider Central Scotland.
Build a relevant comparison
Share daily and annual mileage, longest regular journey, parking location, charging access, number of cars, passenger and load needs, preferred agreement and replacement timing. The team can then help identify which technology deserves a closer look.
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Helpful information
A battery-electric car is driven by an electric motor using energy stored in a rechargeable traction battery. It requires external charging and has no tailpipe emissions while being driven.
A plug-in hybrid combines a petrol engine with an electric motor and rechargeable battery. It can operate in electric mode for part of its use and should be charged regularly to make meaningful use of that capability.
On applicable models, e-TEC identifies a mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain using 48-volt electrical assistance. It is not externally charged and is not the same as a plug-in hybrid or fully electric car.
The UK electric range includes Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé and Peaq, subject to launch timing, derivative availability and current ordering status.
Selected Kodiaq five-seat and Superb derivatives are available with plug-in hybrid drivetrains. Exact trim and body-style availability should be checked at the time of enquiry.
Not necessarily. Official figures provide a standardised comparison. Actual range varies with temperature, speed, route, load, heating or cooling use, tyres, battery condition and other factors.
It depends on the car, battery temperature, starting charge level, charging curve, charger capability and power supply. Check the exact model and charging scenario rather than using one universal time.
Suitability depends on dependable charging elsewhere and the journey pattern. Without regular charging, the business may make limited use of the car’s electric capability.
Not in every scenario. Compare rental or purchase cost, electricity tariffs, public charging, installation, insurance, tax, maintenance, mileage, downtime and replacement requirements.
West End Garage can help compare Škoda models, vehicle availability, charging-related vehicle requirements, business quotations and aftersales support. Specialist electrical installation and tax advice should come from appropriately qualified providers.
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