When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla often comes to mind for many people. However, there are EVs that beat Tesla in terms of range, charging speed, interior space, off-road performance and even running costs.

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) remain incredibly popular nowadays. The 2025 AutoPacific Future Attribute Demand Study indicates that nine of the top 15 most-wanted car features involved safety technologies; the top spot went to hands-free driving setups like GM's Super Cruise and Ford's BlueCruise.

Skoda has been cautious with its rollout of electric production cars since the Citigo iV of 2020. While rival brands have been populating as many niches as possible, the Czech firm has instead focused on the renewal of its established ICE and hybrid models over the past couple of years, such as the Skoda Superb and Kodiaq, while watching and waiting.