Škoda Auto has revealed exterior sketches of its all-new electric seven-seater Peaq. The new flagship SUV’s visual presence is defined by clearly defined surfaces, precise lines, and distinctive lighting elements. The  world premiere will take place in Monnetier-Mornex, France, at 18:25 on 23 June 2026.

“In designing the exterior of the Škoda Peaq, we consistently applied the Modern Solid design language, combining clean lines, balanced proportions and distinctive elements. Precisely sculpted surfaces and clearly structured details create a confident, timeless presence, while signature features such as the T-shaped headlights and Tech-Deck Face express Škoda’s identity in a new electric era.”


Karl Neuhold, Head of Exterior Design at Škoda Auto

At the front, the slender T-shaped headlights, gloss-black Tech-Deck Face and connecting element between them form a distinctive, frame-like loop motif. This is contrasted by the Volcano-shaped bumper, with its pronounced lower contour and clearly defined horizontal line.

The side view is dominated by the high shoulder line and wide D-pillars, emphasising the vehicle’s strong stance. The structured surfaces further underline its bold proportions. The sketches also highlight flush door handles seamlessly integrated into the bodywork.

The rear mirrors the front design, with T-shaped tail-lights and a connecting element forming the unmistakable loop motif. This visually sets the Peaq apart while ensuring it is recognisable at first glance.

The world premiere of the all-new Škoda Peaq will take place in Monnetier-Mornex, France, at 18:25 on 23 June.

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The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship concluded with yesterday’s thrilling gold medal game in Zurich, where Finland claimed the title with a 1:0 overtime win over Switzerland. During the closing ceremony, Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People & Culture, presented the Most Valuable Player award to Switzerland’s defender Roman Josi. Since 2018, the trophy has been created by the Škoda Design team, who has once again incorporated elements of the car manufacturer’s Modern Solid design language. Holger Peters, Škoda Auto Board Member for Finance, IT & Legal Affairs, also took part in the ceremony, presenting the bronze medals to the tournament’s third-placed team Norway. The Czech car manufacturer has been the Official Main Sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for 33 consecutive years, making this the longest-running main sponsorship of any sporting world championship. This year, Škoda staged the world premiere of the all-new, all-electric Epiq compact SUV crossover during the tournament.

 

World premiere of the Epiq at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship
Škoda Auto staged the world premiere of its new electric city SUV crossover, the Epiq, during this year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. Fans could watch the reveal live on Škoda’s YouTube channel on 19 May, while visitors attending the afternoon games that day were the first to experience the new model in person. The Epiq is the entry-level model in Škoda’s electric vehicle line-up, making electromobility more accessible to new customer groups. Its minimalist exterior and interior design highlight the car’s spaciousness, practical features and everyday usability. The campaign featured distinctive, colourful motifs, which also shaped Škoda’s on-site presence, including colourful fan “helmets” in the same design theme.

Most Valuable Player trophy and record-setting support for the tournament
Škoda Design was once again behind this year’s Most Valuable Player trophy, having created the award since 2018. This year’s iteration is again made of hand-blown Czech crystal with an emerald-green tint reflecting the brand’s signature colour. Its design is inspired by the car manufacturer’s Modern Solid design language.

Škoda Auto has supported the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship since 1992 as a mobility partner and since 1993 as Official Main Sponsor. This year, the company provided a fleet of 53 fully electric Elroq and Enyaq vehicles. Since 2017, Škoda Auto’s involvement has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest-running main sponsorship of a sporting world championship.

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Škoda Auto has prepared the limited-run Fabia Motorsport Edition to mark 125 years of the brand’s motorsport tradition. This exclusive series of 125 cars is based on the Fabia 130 special edition and combines a 130 kW 1.5 TSI engine, a sporty design inspired by the current Fabia RS Rally2 competition car, and details referencing the success of Škoda Motorsport vehicles. Each car in the series will feature a numbered plaque in the interior.

The Škoda Fabia Motorsport Edition builds on the Fabia 130 special edition, the fastest series-production car in the Fabia model range, and adds its own sporty stamp that will appeal to fans of both the Škoda brand and Škoda Motorsport. This limited edition offers a vehicle suited to everyday use that has a strong link to the successful rally cars from Mladá Boleslav. It features a styling package inspired by rallying, with visual elements drawn from the current Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 competition car.

The design of the limited edition draws on the brand’s motorsport heritage. The Fabia Motorsport Edition is available exclusively in Moon White metallic paint, complemented by black pillars and a black roof. The exterior is further defined by black-painted details, including the front and rear spoilers and the diffuser. Special decals inspired by the current Fabia RS Rally2 competition car give the model a striking appearance. Bi-LED headlights with black inner surrounds sharpen the look of the front end. Unique 18-inch Libra alloy wheels in a smoked finish. together with lowered suspension, create a dynamic stance, while a twin exhaust tailpipe beneath the diffuser completes the overall look.

The black sports interior combines everyday usability with a motorsport feel. The front sports seats with integrated head restraints offer strong lateral support and, like the dashboard, are enhanced with carbon-look trim. The interior’s exclusivity is underlined by the plaque on the dashboard showing the car’s individual number within the limited run of 125 units, as well as the Škoda Motorsport 125 emblem on the three-spoke sports steering wheel and the woven floor mats. When the front doors are opened, passengers are greeted by bespoke door sill trims featuring a racing decal motif. The Fabia Motorsport Edition builds on the technical basis of the most powerful Fabia model version, while also adding a collectible dimension and a direct link to Škoda Motorsport’s anniversary.

At the heart of the Fabia Motorsport Edition is an enhanced 130 kW 1.5 TSI evo2 engine. Powertrain Development specialists at Škoda Auto Technical Development modified selected components, including the intake manifold, vibration damper and rocker arms, to accommodate the increased output. Compared with the standard 110 kW 1.5 TSI unit, the engine delivers more power from as low as 3,500 rpm. The maximum output of 130 kW is available between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm, while peak torque of 250 Nm is delivered across a broad range from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. The seven-speed DSG transmission has been enhanced, with higher shift points for faster acceleration, rev-matched downshifts in Sport mode and revised braking logic for quicker re-acceleration. These modifications underscore the car’s dynamism while ensuring it remains fully suitable for everyday use, without compromising comfort.

A special gift box, prepared exclusively for owners of this limited edition, forms part of the exclusive customer experience. Each customer receives a Fabia Motorsport Edition certificate of origin signed by members of the Board of Management of Škoda Auto, a protective transport case bearing the Fabia 125 logo, driving gloves and a unique collector’s item: a piece of the safety frame from a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, further reinforcing the link between this limited-edition model and the world of Škoda Motorsport rally cars.

Škoda Motorsport has a rich history encompassing many categories, with its greatest successes in rallying. Since 2015, rally cars based on the Fabia have become among the most successful in the history of the Rally2 category. More than 750 customer cars sold across three generations, six WRC2 drivers’ titles and countless continental and national titles underline the exceptional strength of the cars and Škoda Motorsport customer programme. The Fabia Motorsport Edition celebrates these achievements in the form of an exclusive limited edition created for 125 customers.

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Škoda Auto is supporting this year’s IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship as the Official Main Sponsor for the 33rd time. The tournament takes place in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, from 15 to 31 May. During the championship, the carmaker will provide the organisers with 53 all-electric Elroq and Enyaq models and will also unveil the Epiq, its latest electric model, with the premiere streamed live on Škoda’s YouTube channel. Škoda Design has again created the trophy for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, which will be presented at the closing ceremony. Throughout the championship, the Czech carmaker, in collaboration with the local importer, will be showcasing its models in and around the arenas and offering various activities and competitions in the Official Fan Zones.

“The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is a major international sporting event, which is why we are excited to be the Official Main Sponsor for the 33rd consecutive year. This year, the tournament will also host the world premiere of our new compact SUV crossover, the Škoda Epiq, on 19 May. Our new battery-electric entry model strengthens our electric portfolio alongside the Elroq and Enyaq family. With its distinctive design, clear positioning, and competitive price, it will attract new customers to our brand and make electric mobility accessible to even more people.”


Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing

Škoda Auto to provide 53 vehicles and welcome fans to the Official Fan Zones
Škoda Auto has continuously supported the flagship ice hockey event since 1992 as a mobility partner and since 1993 as the Official Main Sponsor. This year, the Czech carmaker will provide the organisers with 53 all-electric Elroq and Enyaq vehicles. In collaboration with the importer, Škoda Auto will also be present in the Official Fan Zones in both host cities, offering a variety of activities and competitions. Visitors will be able to shoot pucks at an ice hockey goal, see the tournament’s Most Valuable Player trophy up close, pose with a giant goalie mask and sing ice hockey chants in karaoke-equipped Elroq models. Škoda models will be on display inside and around the arenas. The new Škoda Epiq crossover SUV will take centre stage as it celebrates its world premiere during the championship. The accompanying programme will reflect the playful spirit of the Epiq campaign and its modelling clay theme.

World premiere of the Epiq crossover SUV: Škoda’s most affordable all-electric model
On Tuesday 19 May, Škoda Auto will stage the world premiere of its new all-electric crossover SUV, the Epiq, in Zurich. Ahead of the reveal, camouflaged vehicles will be on display in both arenas. During the games on 19 May at 16:20, fans in the arenas in Zurich and Fribourg will see the Epiq without camouflage for the first time. Škoda fans will also be able to watch the premiere live on  the car manufacturer’s YouTube channel.

The Škoda Epiq is Škoda’s entry point into the electric vehicle segment, making electric mobility accessible to a broader range of customers. The Epiq is the first Škoda production model based on the new MEB+ platform, offering front-wheel drive, modern assistance systems and ample interior space. Alongside the Peaq, which will be unveiled in the second half of the year, the Epiq will double Škoda’s electric vehicle portfolio in 2026.

Škoda creates the award for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player
Škoda Design has once again created the trophy for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. The trophy is made from hand-blown Czech crystal and has been produced by Lasvit using a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The emerald-green trophy reflects Škoda’s distinctive brand colour, and its design follows the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, which is also used for the Epiq. The tournament’s Most Valuable Player will receive the trophy from a Škoda Auto board member during the closing ceremony.

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Škoda Auto is offering a first glimpse of the interior of the new Epiq. The brand’s most affordable all-electric compact SUV is Škoda’s first series-production model to fully implement all aspects of the Modern Solid design language, focusing on clear layout and minimalist style. The world premiere will take place in Zurich at 2 p.m. on 19 May 2026.

The Epiq’s interior has been designed in line with the Modern Solid design language from the outset. The first interior sketches offer an initial impression of the clean, angular design, prioritising clarity and ease of orientation. Horizontal interior architecture replaces a conventional dashboard, enhancing the sense of space and openness, while ambient lighting elements contribute to a welcoming, cosy atmosphere.

The clearly structured layout enables intuitive operation, ensuring ease of use for both driver and passenger. An open storage compartment underlines the practicality of the interior, while the free standing centre console integrates wireless charging for added convenience. Sustainable materials are selectively applied in line with Škoda’s Modern Solid approach to the interior.

The Škoda Epiq will play a key role in doubling Škoda’s BEV portfolio in 2026. As part of the European Urban Car Family within the Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core, this all-electric entry level SUV crossover will help to make electric mobility accessible to a wider group of customers.

The world premiere of the Škoda Epiq will take place in Zurich at 2 p.m. on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

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