Škoda Auto has reported strong half-year results: the Czech car manufacturer has significantly increased sales, revenue and profit – and now ranks among the three best-selling brands in Europe. The brand’s electric models in particular are providing fresh momentum.
Amidst the ongoing transformation of the automotive industry, Czech carmaker Škoda Auto is shining with impressive results: in the first half of 2025, the company delivered 509,400 vehicles worldwide – an increase of 13.6 per cent compared to the same period last year. Financially, things are also looking up: revenue rose to €15.07 billion, while operating profit reached €1.285 billion. The return on sales stands at a solid 8.5 per cent. And Škoda is now the third best-selling car brand in Europe – a historic milestone in the company’s 130-year history.
“Škoda Auto is in an excellent position and in top financial shape – despite the enormous challenges facing the entire industry,” said CEO Klaus Zellmer. He particularly emphasised the importance of offering variety: all types of powertrains, from traditional combustion engines to fully electric models, have contributed to the company’s success. More than 120,000 orders for the new electric models Enyaq and Elroq were received by June. The strategy of offering customers choice during the transition to electric mobility is clearly paying off.
Strong Sales in Europe – Driven by Germany and Scandinavia
In Europe, including the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, Škoda delivered 409,100 vehicles – a 10.5 per cent increase on the previous year. In Germany, its most important individual market, 100,700 vehicles were sold – also up by 10.5 per cent. Further growth was recorded in the UK (+16.5%), Spain (+20.3%), Austria (+25.7%), Sweden (+54%) and France (+13.5%). Markets such as the Czech Republic and Denmark also made a substantial contribution to this growth.
Škoda outperformed the overall market growth in Europe and achieved impressive market shares: 10.64 per cent in Austria, 10.21 per cent in Denmark and 7.18 per cent in Germany.
E-Mobility Driving Growth
A key factor behind the company’s success is the rapid electrification of its model range. In Europe, Škoda delivered 72,000 fully electric vehicles and 21,400 plug-in hybrids in the first half of the year – accounting for 22.8 per cent of total sales. Particularly in demand: the new Elroq, which ranked among the top-selling electric models in several countries during the second quarter. In the Czech Republic and Denmark, it was even the best-selling electric car in the first half of the year. The Enyaq also remains successful – in Switzerland, it took second place in the BEV segment.
With 97,500 units sold, the Octavia remains the brand’s best-selling model, followed by the Kodiaq and Kamiq.
International Expansion: Focus on India and Vietnam
Growth isn’t limited to Europe: in India, Škoda achieved a new record with around 33,300 vehicles sold (+107.7%). The new SUV model Kylaq was especially well received. Škoda is now among the seven strongest car brands on the subcontinent. Additionally, the company’s plant in Pune reached the milestone of 500,000 engines produced in March.
Škoda is also pushing forward in Vietnam. Sales of the Kushaq model have started – local assembly is being carried out in cooperation with the Thanh Cong Group. The vehicles are imported from India in the form of CKD kits. In addition to the Kushaq, Škoda’s Vietnamese line-up currently includes the Karoq and Kodiaq, with the locally assembled Slavia set to follow shortly.
Outlook: Tailwind Heading into the Second Half of the Year
Škoda Auto is entering the second half of the year in a strong position. The clear focus on variety, efficiency and international markets is paying off. And CEO Zellmer leaves no doubt that the company has big ambitions: “We want to remain among the top three in Europe – and not just once, but for the long term.”
