AvtoVAZ plans to make SKM vans hybrid in 2027

In 2027, AvtoVAZ plans to launch production of a hybrid modification of SKM vans together with its partners. This was announced on June 5 by Dmitry Kostromin, Vice President of the company, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

"They should launch it this year, and we, in theory, should prepare production for next year, taking into account localization," RIA Novosti quoted Kostromin as saying.

According to him, we are talking about cargo versions of SKM. It is still unclear whether the models will receive benzoelectric power plants in the body of a minivan. Kostromin also stated that he "does not believe" in the success of all-electric models, while hybrid market share is growing, and next year it may reach 15%.

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As reported on May 26, AvtoVAZ's SKM brand line will soon be replenished with the new M9 model. It is planned to be produced at production sites in Nizhny Novgorod and Tolyatti. The model will be presented in four versions: a seven- and eight-seater minivan, a nine-seater minibus and a van. On May 18, AvtoVAZ announced the start of shipments of SKM M7 light commercial vehicles to the Lada Business dealer network, with the recommended retail price starting at 2.86 million rubles.