Škoda Auto confirmed its strong market position in early 2026, ranking as Europe’s second best-selling car brand for the first time. The company delivered 271,900 vehicles globally in the first quarter, representing a 14% year-on-year increase. In Europe (EU27+4), deliveries reached 222,500 units, up 17.1%, significantly outperforming overall market growth.

March marked a record-breaking month, with 90,915 vehicles delivered, the highest monthly result in the company’s history. Germany remained the key market, with strong growth also recorded in the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, India, and Poland. The results reflect sustained demand across both traditional and emerging markets.

Electrified vehicles were a major growth driver. Deliveries rose by 71.4% year-on-year to 63,200 units, led by the fully electric Škoda Enyaq and Škoda Elroq models. The Elroq became the best-selling electric car in Germany, while the Enyaq led in several European markets. Electrified vehicles accounted for 27.3% of Škoda’s European deliveries, placing the brand among the region’s top three electric vehicle manufacturers.

Financial performance also reached record levels, with revenue of €7.9 billion and operating profit increasing by 20.9% to €660 million. The company continues to expand internationally, particularly in India, and is strengthening its electromobility strategy with new production capacity and upcoming electric models, including the compact SUV Epiq and the seven-seat Peaq.

Source: praguedaily.cz, skoda-auto.cz

Prepared by the team of foreign offices CzechTrade Osaka and Tokyo