Batteries FAQ
What battery capacity will Škoda Auto vehicles have? What is the estimated
range?
The Škoda's first all-electric SUV, the Enyaq iV, has a range of up to 540*
kilometres in the WLTP measurement cycle.
*refers to a typically equipped car
What are the advantages of a lithium-ion battery?
Compared to other batteries, a lithium-ion battery boasts high energy density,
sound performance and good safety characteristics (fast acceleration) with minimum
memory effect, a long service life and marketable costs, which can be reduced
further in the next few years. A lithium-ion battery therefore meets all Škoda
criteria in terms of everyday suitability, service life and safety criteria.
Are the batteries in Škoda EVs powerful enough?
You can be sure that all Škoda EVs are equipped with high-voltage lithium-ion
batteries and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the highest possible energy
density.
How long do batteries last?
Škoda guarantees a battery life of 8 years or 160,000 km.
Can a battery be replaced when the capacity decreases?
In cases covered by the guarantee, the battery can be exchanged. However, we have
set the very ambitious goal that the battery will still have 80% of its power after
10 years, assuming mileage of 15,000 kilometres per year. If unexpected defects do
occur, individual battery elements can be replaced.
How are Škoda EV batteries disposed of?
Fortunately, batteries can be recycled and up to 96% of the materials in a battery
can be recovered. There are two ways to recycle a battery after it reaches the
recycling plant. If batteries have no more charge, they can simply be dismantled to
separate metal components such as copper and steel. If batteries still have a
charge, they are smashed into bits after being frozen in liquid nitrogen (so that
the batteries can't react when they are being smashed).
Can EV batteries be recycled?
Battery recycling is crucial for our industry. Li-ion batteries can be recycled,
but the costs are exceedingly high. As eMobility becomes more widespread, the
production of Li-ion batteries will increase, driving demand for raw materials and
resulting in more batteries reaching the end of their lifespans. These effects will
spur the development of cheaper and more effective recycling methods.
What options exist for the reuse of batteries?
Even after a battery has reached the end of its in-car lifespan, recycling is not
the only option. These batteries can be remade into energy storage devices, and in
doing so, the overall lifespan of the battery will be prolonged by many years. In
other words, we'll give our batteries a second life.
Can the lithium contained in EV batteries be recycled?
The process of extracting and recycling the lithium is very complex, so we'll keep
it short: yes, state-of-the-art separation technologies enable us to recycle up to
96% of our lithium-ion batteries and we are continuously conducting research on how
to recover high levels of valuable materials.
How does Škoda Auto approach the environmentally sound disposal of
batteries?
Škoda Auto has prepared a programme for the secondary use of batteries from cars
directly at our dealerships and Škoda Auto operations. Remaining battery capacity
that is no longer efficient for the operation of the vehicle will be used for
energy storage in technical operation of service centres and production
sites.
How safe are the batteries in electric cars?
The batteries in Škoda electric vehicles have the highest level of safety in the
event of an accident, overheating or short-circuiting. These cars undergo demanding
quality and crash tests just like other vehicles and meet the strictest safety
standards.
How does the weight of the battery affect the driving characteristics?
The battery is installed in the vehicle floor centrally between the axles. This
results in a low centre of gravity with optimal weight distribution on the front
and rear axles, yielding very good driving characteristics for a sporty ride and
cornering.
Don't the batteries take up a lot of space in the car?
On the contrary - one of the biggest advantages of electric vehicles is their
spaciousness and interior variability. It's true that a lot of batteries are needed
to ensure an adequate driving distance, but these are located in the floor of the
car. Not only does this prevent them from being an obstacle, but they also provide
a low centre of gravity, making for excellent handling. The electric drive itself
is much more space-saving than conventional engine designs. There is no need for a
large transmission, and electric motors are considerably smaller than combustion
engines.
How expensive are batteries?
In general, the battery is the main component in the price of an electric vehicle.
The battery is more expensive in smaller models and cheaper in bigger models. As
electric cars become more and more popular, batteries will go down in price and
electric cars will be more affordable.
Is there any difference between batteries for PHEV (hybrid) cars and purely
electric BEVs?
Yes, there is. There are fundamental differences in capacity and design. PHEV
batteries have less capacity and are usually located towards the back of the car,
under the second row of seats, as the vehicle also has to accommodate an internal
combustion engine. The design of BEV batteries, generally reminiscent of a
skateboard, is derived from their location in the floor. As BEVs have no internal
combustion engine, the battery logically has more capacity.
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