Elroq RS in matte coat. Limited edition brings a new shade

The Škoda Elroq RS electric car has been unveiled with a unique matte finish, expanding its colour range to 11 options. Take a closer look at the new shade.

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“We’ve been toying with the idea of matte paint for a while. We’re pleased that the first car painted like this from Škoda Auto’s Czech production plants is the Elroq RS in Matt Grey. Only 800 units will be produced in this limited series,” says Veronika Straškrabová, who is responsible for project management of the Elroq model family.

“We tested various surface finishes and colour pairings. In the end, we succeeded with this car,” confirms designer Maria Kertzscher, a specialist in paints in the Colour & Trim department.

Maria Kertzcher, Paint Specialist at Color & Trim, with the Elroq RS in the new matt colour

According to her, the result looks sporty, and even though it’s a grey colour, the car stands out—perhaps even appears a bit aggressive. The RS is, after all, the most powerful version of the Škoda Elroq and has the right credentials for bold performance. Its dual-motor powertrain delivers a system output of 250 kW, allowing the Elroq RS to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Yet it still maintains everyday usability, a hallmark of all RS-badged vehicles.

So how did the matte finish on the Elroq RS come about? “We started with our Graphite Grey paint, which is already visually striking and retains its vibrancy even with a matte layer applied,” explains Maria. She adds that not every colour shade works well with a matte finish: “Choosing the base is important because sometimes adding an extra layer can make the result look dull and lifeless.”

A glossy base coat also helps with matching and fine-tuning the shades between the car’s plastic parts and the body. “Colour matching is important for maintaining quality standards. To deliver the highest quality to our customers, we need to ensure that, for example, the plastic bumper shade matches the rest of the vehicle,” adds Maria, pointing to the rear section of the car.

Matte finishes were once considered a trendy detour, but over time they’ve made their way into product design—such as smartphones—and have come to be seen as more fashionable, noticeable, and acceptable to customers. “I think matte finishes will become more common, and I hope the Elroq RS won’t be the last car with a matte paint.” Maria concludes adding she for sure has some tips for shades.