Skoda has posted some test footage of its next-gen Superb and Kodiaq models. Both cars are set to debut in the fall, but in the meantime, they have been running around in minus 30 degrees Celsius (–22 ºF).
The engineering team was looking at the performance of the drivetrain, chassis and suspension. The hybrids were additionally checked for battery-charging capabilities in extreme cold and their subsequent range results. As you probably know by now, many EVs lose much of their driving range in freezing weather.
Other points of attention included climate control performance, steering wheel and seat heating efficiency, and the rate at which the glazed-over windows thawed once heat was applied. Last but not least, Skoda researchers found out how responsive the infotainment controls were in sub-zero cabin temperatures.