India, Feb. 28 -- Skoda Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of the Czech automaker under Volkswagen Group plans to start assembling electric cars in India, starting in 2027, according to a report by PTI. The report has quoted Skoda Auto India's Brand Director Petr Janeba saying that the car manufacturer is planning big with electric mobility for the country.

Skoda has already revealed its plan to launch the Enyaq EV in India in 2024. The automaker is currently testing the electric SUV in the country ahead of its nearing launch. Local assembling of the electric car in India will enable Skoda to achieve the goal of keeping the pricing of the EV affordable, which would eventually help the brand to reach its target of grabbing five per cent ma...