"The Octavia is available with both liftback and wagon bodies, but the Vision O previews what an electric version of the latter might look like. The Octavia wagon is the best-selling body style in most markets, and more than 3 million have been sold since the first one was introduced in 1998. That's why the Octavia going electric is a pretty big deal for European car buyers, and there's a lot to talk about with the unveiling of the Vision O."
"Skoda confirms that the production version of the Vision O will be built on a new Volkswagen Group platform, likely referring to the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), which will also underpin the future all-electric Golf. While SSP is an 800-volt EV platform, it will also support a range extender; this may be what Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer referred to when he stated that the production Vision O would be electric, but the company will "explore all options.""
The Vision O concept previews an electric Octavia wagon that signals Skoda's move toward electrified estates. The Octavia is offered in liftback and wagon forms, with the wagon being the most popular body style and more than 3 million sold since 1998. Skoda plans a production Vision O on Volkswagen Group's new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), an 800-volt architecture that will also underpin the future all-electric Golf. SSP supports a range-extender powertrain, making a range-extender option a strong possibility for the production model. Skoda positions the model as practical, versatile, and sustainable for European buyers.
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