Škoda Vision O: Experiencing autonomous driving with an AI-powered assistant

› Vision O integrates advanced technologies including autonomous driving capabilities and a versatile Tranquil mode, enhancing safety and passenger comfort
› By integrating new AI features, Laura becomes a personal assistant, guiding passengers on their journey, helping with everyday tasks and enhancing the driving experience
› Vision O app introduces Škoda's vision of its future mobile ecosystem and the MyŠkoda app already offers now a new AI route planner built with Google Gemini

Mladá Boleslav, September 8, 2025 – The Vision O incorporates advanced autonomous driving capabilities, demonstrating Škoda's commitment to safety, convenience, and cutting-edge technology. Additional smart features such as the new Tranquil mode enhance the holistic experience. By integrating new AI features, Laura becomes a personal assistant, guiding passengers on their journey by sharing helpful information on surroundings or taking meeting notes. Škoda also introduced the vision of its future mobile ecosystem with the Vision O app, which will be able to work as a personal daily assistant also beyond the car. With the upcoming update of its MyŠkoda app in the coming weeks, the company will already now integrate a new AI route planning for customers.

Autonomous driving and Tranquil mode

Redefining the driving experience, advanced technologies include autonomous driving capability, allowing the car to manage all driving tasks independently, except challenging conditions like heavy rain and reduced visibility, but still available to steer the car safely off the road if necessary. This ensures safety and reduces the need for the driver’s input. Additionally, a versatile Tranquil mode adjusts the seating configuration for comfort or extra space and switches the ambient lighting to match the chosen mode. The seats slide back to reveal additional room for the passenger, creating an ideal environment for relaxing in the car. Tranquil mode also offers a relaxing experience with favourite music, customized lighting, and reduced content on the screens.

The AI digital assistant is designed to be a true companion on the way for driver as well as for other passengers. Due to its integration with all assistant and comfort features of the Vision O, Laura is smart and interactive, guiding users through content and offering route suggestions according to the current driving situation and mood of passengers. Laura helps with everyday tasks such as taking notes from meetings, planning dinner, or discussing the surroundings, enhancing the support level while driving. The storytelling mode generates tales on demand for passengers of all ages. Additionally, Laura also powers the new Vision O app, creating an everyday digital assistant that contextually and proactively enriches the daily experience with a wide range of content beyond vehicle functions. This makes Laura a central part of Škoda’s vision for a seamless, intelligent, and user-centric mobility experience.

Škoda Auto is unveiling a vision of its mobile ecosystem with the Vision O app, a concept designed to complement the Vision O concept car. Among its standout features is the AI-powered Loading Assistant, which helps the driver remotely prepare the vehicle’s storage space for transporting large or bulky items. The app also introduces broader personalization options, with a new array of remote functions such as full window tinting for maximum privacy. The Vision O app focuses on enhancing the overall driving experience and vehicle interaction, providing unique features tailored to the Vision O concept car.