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Škoda Peaq premieres on June 23

Škoda has revealed exterior sketches of its all-new electric seven-seater Peaq. The visual presence of the new flagship SUV is defined by clearly defined surfaces, precise lines and distinctive light elements.

The world premiere will take place in Monets-Morne, France, on June 23, 2026, at 6:25 p.m.

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

At the front, the slender T-shaped headlights, the glossy black Tech-Deck Face and the connecting element between them form a distinctive frame-like loop motif. This contrasts with 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 the wide D-pillars, emphasizing the vehicle's powerful stance. Textured surfaces further underline its bold proportions. The sketches also highlight the upright door handles seamlessly integrated into the body.

The rear comes with T-shaped lights and a connecting element that forms a distinctive loop motif. This visually sets the Peaq apart, while ensuring that it is recognizable at first glance.

Meet the Škoda Peaq...The spacious, all-electric Škoda Peaq SUV will soon make its debut in full glory. Ahead of the premiere, you can discover some details about this new model. Discover how the model's dimensions are reflected in the interior as well as the overall impression.

The Peaq is the largest vehicle in Škoda's range, almost 22 centimetres longer than the electric Enyaq and almost 12 centimetres longer than the traditional Kodiaq SUV. Like the latter, the Peaq will offer space for up to seven passengers. Not only because of its length, the vehicle also offers a record level of interior space.

As is the tradition of the Škoda brand, engineers and designers wanted to create a car that offers the largest interior space in its class. They achieved this not only through the overall size of the model, but also through the interior architecture, layout and proportions of the interior.

For example, the Peaq has a 17 centimetres longer wheelbase than the Kodiaq, making it the longest model with the MEB platform. The height of the model is also impressive, exceeding the Enyaq by 4 centimetres.

"We wanted to create one of the most spacious cars in this class. This is one of the core values ​​of the Škoda brand,” says concept coordinator Miroslav Špalek. As he points out, the engineers and designers started with a fixed wheelbase platform and managed to maximize the space by using the vehicle’s length that extends beyond the wheelbase. The result was incredible. “We started primarily with the front seats. The seat position is higher and closer to the steering wheel,” Špalek details. In addition to the numerous advantages, the additional space in the rear seats and a more comfortable ride for passengers in the third row are particularly noteworthy.

The engineers then polished this interior concept in cooperation with designers, especially interior experts. They packaged the spaciousness of the interior in an elegant form. Although the intention is for the Peaq model to emphasize its incredible spaciousness, as the largest car in the Škoda brand, it must remain elegant in addition to its striking appearance.

The designers achieved this with several clever solutions. “To achieve elegance in such a large car, it is necessary to visually lengthen its lines. This is achieved by the tornado line, which connects the front and rear of the car,” emphasizes designer Baptiste de Brugiere. The aerodynamic shape of the roof also contributes to the visually elongated impression

The visual elongation creates the impression that the car is lower than its actual dimensions. The designers also emphasized this effect with the contrast between the pronounced side surfaces and the relatively smaller windows. The tornado line plays a significant role. “The shape of the line in the wheel arches area visually reduces the perceived volume of the body around the wheels and contributes to a more natural positioning of the vehicle on its wheels,” emphasizes the designer, another method for achieving a visually lower position.

The spacious, all-electric SUV model Škoda Peaq has already appeared on the road. However, for now, it remains hidden from the public. This time, the inspiration for the camouflage foil came from the model’s name itself, mountain peaks in the colors of the setting sun.

The protective foil has a clear purpose, to hide the proportions, shape of the car and design details, while at the same time allowing for driving in public before the official premiere.

“The purpose of camouflage is to tell a story about a particular model,” designer Petr Petzet explains the process of masking the car. The Škoda Peaq SUV, which is the brand’s largest electric model, appeared in its protective guise during a test drive for media representatives near Lake Como in Italy.

The appearance of the camouflage foil is the result of an internal competition in which several designers had the opportunity to present their solutions. In cooperation with the communication and marketing departments, an existing design inspired by the model name was chosen. “The abstract depiction of valleys and mountain peaks inspired me,” says Petr Petzet.

The design of the foil was clear from the beginning, while the color palette required several changes. “We wanted to emphasize the elegant line of the car and chose more restrained shades in combination with a matte film. The dominant color is Škoda emerald green, complemented by gentle sunset tones,” explains Petr. The sunset motif on the side of the car plays an important role in camouflage, as the contrasting shades further disguise the model, while thematically connecting the design along the entire length of the car.

Clever illusions are the basis of the Modern Solid design style...“Simplicity is the essence of the Modern Solid design style. Hiding proportions and deceiving the eye is a great challenge. Camouflage consists of intertwined irregular lines and shapes,” emphasizes Petr.

Numerous elements can be seen on the camouflage that, on the contrary, attract attention and influence the perception of the whole. One of these elements is the sunset, the other is the main mountain peak in the rear window. “The camouflage elements are interconnected and create a story,” says Petr. The design also hides special details, such as a small amphibian camouflaged in the design structure.

One of the novelties is the camouflage on the car’s wheels. Usually covered with a dark matte foil, but now they visually connect to the overall impression of the vehicle,” Petr points out. The reason is that Škoda intends to present the car during the initial drives on 20-inch wheels, the design of which will remain a secret until the premiere.

Detailed preparations...Given that the camouflage foil does not emphasize a random design but specific motifs intended for the Peaq model, the final preparation required great precision. From the first ideas, through the development of graphic curves, to the first printed tests, the preparation required more than 100 hours. This was followed by the application of the foil to the car.

The foil consists of seven parts. “It took a week to install it on the car,” adds Petr. Before the first presentation at the opening of the new battery factory, Petr Petzet had the sweetest task: “Before the presentation itself, all that was left was to add the Škoda letters to the front and rear of the car, like a symbolic cherry on top of the whipped cream,” adds the designer with a smile.

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