Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Skoda Auto India, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is preparing to foray into the country's rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market, with a potential launch planned for 2027-28, media reports said

According to PTI, the company is exploring the launch of an EV in India with a fully localised component ecosystem.

Recently, Skoda denied reports suggesting it would introduce its Europe-focused Epiq model in India. The automaker had showcased its Elroq EV at the 2025 Auto Expo, with industry watchers expecting either the Elroq or the Enyaq electric SUV to be introduced later this year.

Gupta noted that electric cars currently make up 10-12% of India's total automobile segment and are expanding rapidly.

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