Skoda partners with Leclanché to expand EV strategy

Car manufacturer Skoda has signed an agreement with Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché to expand its EV fleet.

The two firms have signed a five-year development agreement which will see Skoda Electric source battery solutions for its fleet of electric buses.

According to Clean Energy News, Leclanché will provide high energy G/NMC batteries and ultra-fast power battery solutions in modular capacities, allowing Skoda to use them in different vehicle sizes.

It is intended that the first batteries will be delivered by the end of this year.