At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), Skoda unveiled the European Kamiq. It is actually the production version of the Vision X Concept that the Czech carmaker unveiled during the same event last year. The reason why we touched upon it in this article is to lay the groundwork for the Skoda Vision iV Concept. It has debuted as a four-door crossover-coupé which is powered by nothing but electricity. Considering how the Vision X was toned-down to create the Kamiq, the Vision iV Concept is likely to go through a similar change.

The Vision iV Concept is underpinned by Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform which will find its way underneath a range of cars under the automotive group’s umbrella. In order to make EVs (Electric Vehicles) more affordable, the automotive group is also inviting other brands to make use of the MEB platform.

Anyway, back to the Skoda EV. In terms of design, it looks fantastic. However, there are certain elements which won’t find their way into the production version. For instance, the 22-inch wheels which Skoda claims are aerodynamically optimised won’t make the final cut. But the sharp, aggressive design language might just get the green signal.

Inside, the Skoda Vision iV Concept is roomy and classy, to say the least. The simple dashboard layout is dominated by a massive touchscreen infotainment system and behind the racy steering wheel is a fully-digital instrument cluster which Skoda will label as the Virtual Cockpit. Apart from those inclusions, the centre console has the space to charge two mobile phones inductively.

Underneath the pretty body hides a battery-electric powertrain comprising of two electric motors, one for each axle, and a flat lithium-ion battery pack. In theory, the Vision iV Concept has electric all-wheel-drive which will be governed by a computer to get the best out of the setup. The battery pack has enough juice to deliver a range of 500km between charges.

The first Skoda EV will enter production sometime next year. Dare we say it will make its world premiere at next year’s GIMS. Skoda has said that over the next four years, it will invest over two billion euros in alternative drive systems and new mobility services. By the end of 2022, it aims to introduce a total of ten electrified models, covering battery-electrics and plug-in hybrids.