Skoda has unveiled the Vision 7S concept, which sets the scene for three upcoming electric cars by 2026.
The seven-seat Vision 7S will be launched as a production model within four years and will be joined by a new electric small car and an electric compact SUV.
By 2030, Skoda expects electric models will make up 70% of its global sales. As part of its electrification strategy, Skoda has confirmed a significant investment in e-mobility and digitisation.
The Czech brand is marking its evolution with a renewed corporate identity, featuring a fresh logo and wordmark.
The Vision 7S is the first model to feature Skoda's new design language. The front of the vehicle also incorporates familiar design elements, such as the signature Skoda line.
The redesigned Skoda wordmark replaces the brand’s picturemark and is complemented by a new ambient light strip. This extends across the entire width of the vehicle at the upper edge of the front section and features illuminated graphics.
The so-called Tech‑Deck Face embodies a modern reinterpretation of the familiar Skoda grille. Though it has similar lines, the Tech-Deck Face is significantly flatter and wider than the previous styling. The ribs have been replaced by dark glass that conceals the vehicle’s sensors.
The Vision 7S offers passengers two different interior configurations, with a rotating central touchscreen and sliding elements to create the perfect ambience for different situations – Driving and Relaxing.
While driving, all the controls are in their ideal position within easy reach for the driver, and the central 14.6-inch touchscreen is oriented vertically for enhanced accessibility and information stacking.
When charging or stopping, the Relax mode can be selected at the touch of a button in the centre console. Here, the steering wheel and instrument cluster slide backwards away from the driver and passengers to create additional space. The first-row seats rotate inwards and recline for extra comfort, also allowing the rear passengers to view the screen. The seats in the second row also recline.
The centre console features six additional buttons that give the driver direct access to the infotainment, phone, vehicle settings, navigation and app menus; the sixth button can be user-assigned. Below are three large rotary controls; the two outer dials are dedicated to climate control, while the middle one controls the screen content.
The concept is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Kit (MEB) and has an 89kWh battery. This delivers a maximum range of more than 370 miles in the WLTP cycle and a peak charging speed of 200kW.
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