Overview
- Skoda said it will withdraw from the Chinese market by mid-2026 and end new-vehicle sales there.
- Volkswagen said service, parts, and warranty support for current Skoda owners in China will continue.
- Deliveries fell from about 341,000 in 2018 to roughly 15,000 in 2025, pushing Skoda’s share below 0.1%.
- Chinese brands offering lower prices and stronger electric options outpaced Skoda, and its shop-in-shop setup inside SAIC-Volkswagen showrooms reduced its visibility.
- Skoda will shift resources to India and Southeast Asia, even as rivals like BYD and Great Wall expand there, while Volkswagen pursues China-specific EV efforts through other brands and partnerships.