Connectivity: vertical infotainment display and Sonos premiumsound system set the Peaq apart

› First Škoda vehicle with a vertically mounted display
› 13.6-inch Android-based infotainment system serving as a digital hub
› Custom 16-speaker premium sound system tuned by Sonos, with 755 W output
› MyŠkoda app provides access to vehicle functions and EV-specific services

Mladá Boleslav, 21 September 2026 – The digital hub of the Škoda Peaq is a modern 13.6-inch Android-based infotainment system with a vertically mounted display – a first for a Škoda model. A new sound system developed in collaboration with Sonos is available as an option, delivering an exceptional sound experience. The MyŠkoda app provides remote access to vehicle information, EV-specific services, and charging functions, including management of Škoda Charger wallboxes.

The Škoda Peaq is equipped with the latest 13.6-inch Android-based infotainment system, featuring a vertically mounted display for the first time in a Škoda model. Compared with the previous generation, the system offers a redesigned interface and home screen with a clear grid layout. Expanded personalisation options and favourites support intuitive operation, while Global Search, accessible directly from the top of the infotainment screen, allows users to search settings, applications and content across the entire system from a single search bar. Saved favourites, such as home, work or other addresses, are synchronised across the Škoda digital ecosystem. Once saved, they are automatically available in the MyŠkoda app and in vehicles with the new infotainment system.

The navigation system also features integrated Google Places search, providing access to an up-to-date database of points of interest, including ratings, opening hours, images and contact details. Google Places search can also be accessed using the Laura voice assistant. Users can also switch from the standard map view to satellite imagery provided by Google, offering an additional visual aid for orientation. The navigation map database is updated daily, helping to keep information such as speed limits up to date. In addition to native Škoda applications, users can access more than 150 apps via the Connect Store, including third-party services such as Spotify and YouTube. The Peaq is equipped with the digital Premium Package, which includes a complimentary 10 GB monthly data package for using these services. The package can be activated alongside Škoda Connect services via the MyŠkoda app, which also allows users to monitor their current data usage.

The native Tips App acts as a digital onboarding assistant, helping users discover and learn about vehicle features through useful tips and video tutorials. It can also highlight functions that the driver has not yet used, making it easier to explore the vehicle’s capabilities over time.

The infotainment system also offers In-car Communication, which electronically amplifies the voices of occupants in the front seats, making it easier for front-seat occupants to converse with passengers in the second and third rows. Further functions will be added through future updates, including the option to rotate the central infotainment display.

Laura provides quick, intuitive assistance with questions about the vehicle or the MyŠkoda app. The Digital Owner’s Manual is fully integrated with Laura, enabling users to ask questions about vehicle functions in natural language and receive relevant information directly from the manual. Laura can explain individual functions and guide users directly to relevant features, for example when setting up charging plans. With access to vehicle data, Laura can also provide personalised answers, such as insights from recent trips or information about when the next vehicle inspection is due. The AI Route Planner can be accessed via a dedicated button, clearly indicating when AI-based route planning is being used.

The Peaq features a Sonos premium sound system, available as part of the Relax Package. Developed through close cooperation between Škoda Auto and Sonos, renowned for its premium home audio technology, the system features 16 speakers and delivers 755 W. Built around components developed specifically for the Peaq, the system brings Sonos’s audio experience and focus on clear sound reproduction as intended by the artist into the car. A next-generation A2B booster amplifier and advanced magnetic and membrane technology maximise both efficiency and acoustic performance. A dual subwoofer with a combined output of 200 W and an 18-litre enclosure delivers deep, controlled bass, while 3D A-pillar speakers create an immersive, front-focused soundstage. Rear surround speakers ensure a rich and balanced listening experience, while precisely engineered metal grilles in the front doors optimise sound transmission. A cutting edge 3D surround algorithm completes the sound experience.

The Peaq features illuminated Qi2 wireless charging for two phones, with magnetic positioning and active cooling. Integrated magnets keep both phones in the optimal charging position and enable a maximum charging output of 25 W for each phone. The illuminated charging pad also provides intuitive visual feedback on the charging status. Whenever the charging status changes, for example when a phone is placed on or removed from the pad, the relevant charging point indicates the current status: it pulses green while a phone is charging and alternates between pulsing and steady red illumination when a phone is positioned on the charging point but is not charging. After briefly displaying the new status following such a change, the lighting returns to the colour selected for the ambient lighting, blending seamlessly with the interior atmosphere.

The MyŠkoda app provides access to a selection of vehicle functions and EV-specific services, making everyday use even more convenient. These include Remote Charging, which allows users to manually start or stop a charging session, and Plug & Charge, which – following one-off authorisation via a Powerpass subscription – enables public charging without any further authentication. Powerpass provides integrated access to more than 1.2 million public charging points across Europe, allowing users to charge within a single ecosystem rather than relying on multiple individual charging solutions. Powered by Elli Mobility, Powerpass is one of Europe’s largest public charging networks. Within Powerpass, the Selected Partner Network brings together selected charging operators offering high reliability, a good range of amenities, and favourable pricing for Powerpass users.

Additional charging preferences in the navigation system and MyŠkoda app allow users to tailor the automated planning of charging stops and filter charging stations displayed on the map. Filters include Powerpass and Plug & Charge-compatible stations, as well as specific charge point operators, which can be preferred or avoided when planning a route. Users can also search for nearby parking facilities with charging stations. Powerpass integration with the navigation system allows users to view charging prices directly in the details for each charging station in the built-in navigation system. Charging preferences are synchronised between the MyŠkoda app and the vehicle’s infotainment system. When a route is planned in the app, charging preferences, battery charge limits for arrival at the destination or at charging stations, and planned charging stops are transferred to the vehicle automatically.

Departure Planner allows users to set a precise departure time and pre-condition the cabin. Online Climate Control allows users to remotely activate heating, air-conditioning, and windscreen heating at any time.

Within Trip History in the MyŠkoda app, users can classify individual trips as private or business and set a default classification for new journeys. Trip data can also be exported for further use – for example, for expense or mileage reporting. The MyŠkoda app is also integrated with Apple Watch, allowing users to check their vehicle status, monitor charging, or start the climate control directly from their wrist. For even quicker access to selected vehicle information and functions, users can add widgets to their iPhone Home Screen and complications to their Apple Watch face.

The Digital Key is available for the Peaq. It can be used instead of a conventional key and will support selected Apple, Google and Samsung devices. Support for additional mobile phones will be added gradually with future software updates. It allows users to lock, unlock, and start the vehicle, while simplifying vehicle sharing between multiple users. Compatible smartphones and smartwatches equipped with Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth technology provide the same hands-free convenience as the KESSY system. With NFC-compatible phones, users unlock the vehicle by holding the device near the driver’s door handle; once inside, they place it on the wireless charging pad and can then start the vehicle.

The Digital Key can be created via the MyŠkoda app, the infotainment system, or an email invitation, and the primary user can securely share it with up to four additional users. For situations where sharing a Digital Key is not practical, such as valet parking, towing, or a service inspection, a Service Card can be activated to provide temporary vehicle access; it is automatically deactivated the next time the vehicle is started using a Digital Key or a physical key.

Camp Mode is a brand-new feature making its debut in Škoda electric vehicles this year. It is designed to make longer stays in the vehicle more comfortable – whether for a short break or an overnight stay. Activated via the MyŠkoda app, Camp Mode uses the climate control system to maintain a pre-set temperature and ensure a supply of fresh air throughout the cabin for up to 10 hours, making it suitable for overnight stays. For the system to function correctly, the vehicle’s high-voltage battery must be charged to at least 30%, and Škoda Connect services must be active.