The first pictures of the Skoda Vision E Concept
have surfaced on the web, ahead of its official debut at
the Shanghai Motor Show.
The electric
concept looks better in the flesh as we can see it will be a stylish crossover
with sharp character lines, a slender greenhouse, and massive alloy wheels. A
closer inspection reveals a sculpted hood, a panoramic glass roof, and stylish
LED lighting units.
Skoda has previously revealed the model will have four individual
seats and a relatively open cabin that lacks a central transmission tunnel.
Passengers will each be treated to their own infotainment system as well as a
phone box with a wireless charger that is located in the door.
Power is provided by a lithium-ion battery pack and
an electric powertrain that develops a combined output of 301 hp. This will enable the crossover to hit a top speed of 180 km/h and travel up to 500 km on a single charge.
The Vision E Concept has a Level 3 autonomous driving system. This will enable
the model to "operate independently in traffic jams, go into autopilot on
motorways, stay in lane and swerve, carry out overtaking maneuvers,
independently search for free parking spaces, and park and leave parking spaces
alone."
The concept doesn't necessarily preview a production
model but Skoda has plans to introduce five electric vehicles by 2025. The
first model is slated to arrive in 2020, shortly after the company launches the
Superb plug-in hybrid.
