Sunset over the mountains: the story behind the camouflage for the Škoda Peaq

The large all-electric SUV Škoda Peaq has already made its appearance in real-world conditions. For now, however, it remains carefully concealed. This time, the camouflage draws inspiration from the model’s very name, employing a theme of mountain peaks combined with the colour palette of a sunset.

14. 4. 2026 eMobility

The camouflage has a clear purpose: to conceal the vehicle’s proportions and shapes, allowing it to be driven in public ahead of its official unveiling, while keeping the details of its design a secret.

“At the same time, every camouflage now tells, to some extent, a story about the given model,” explains designer Petr Petzet, describing the approach to vehicle masking. The camouflaged model in question is the Škoda PeaqSUV – the brand’s largest electric vehicle – which appeared in this livery during media test drives near Lake Como in Italy.

While the pattern itself was relatively clear from the outset, the colour scheme underwent several iterations. “We wanted to emphasise the elegance of the vehicle, which is why we opted for more subdued shades in combination with a matte film. The dominant colour is Škoda Emerald Green, complemented by subtle sunset tones,” Petzet explains. The sunset motif along the side of the vehicle also serves an important function within the camouflage: contrasting colour elements across the bodywork aid in masking, while thematically connecting the design along the entire length of the car.

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“Simplicity is the defining feature of the Modern Solid design language. Concealing the overall proportions and tricking the eye is therefore quite a challenge. The camouflage is thus created by intertwining irregular lines and shapes,” Petzet explains.

At the same time, the camouflage features a number of elements that, on the contrary, draw attention to themselves, thereby complicating the perception of the whole. One is the aforementioned sunset; another is the main peak located on the rear window. “The entire camouflage is interconnected, building on itself, telling a story,” says Petzet. The masking also includes hidden details: the designer has concealed a small amphibian in several places, blending into the structure of the vehicle’s camouflage.

Meticulous preparation

As the camouflage is not a randomly repeating pattern but rather bespoke graphics tailored to the bodywork of the Peaq model, its final preparation required considerable precision. From the initial concepts, through the development of graphic curves, to the first test prints, the preparation took more than 100 hours. Only then did the application of the wrap to the vehicles begin.

The entire camouflage consists of seven print files. “The actual work of applying the wraps to the car then took about a week,” adds Petzet. Before the result was unveiled for the first time at the opening of the new battery production facility, Petr Petzet enjoyed a little cherry on top: “Just before the first presentation, all that was left to do was to manually apply the ‘Škoda’ lettering to the front and rear of the vehicle—it’s a kind of symbolic finishing touch,” the designer concludes with a smile.