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2026
The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey
World Championship is in
full swing, and as the main
ocial sponsor, Škoda Auto is
of course right in the middle
of it. So what did Škoda bring
to Switzerland this year?
As always, fans are joined by
cars from Mladá Boleslav –
some parked proudly by
the rink inside the arenas,
others starring in fun activities
in the fan zones. A real hit this
year is the Škoda Elroq with
a built in karaoke setup,
giving visitors a truly one of
a kind experience. There’s one
specially adapted car at each
arena, and anyone can jump
in and give it a try. The whole
thing is super simple: you sit
down in the hockey themed
interior, pick one of four iconic
tracks on the modied central
screen – and you’re ready to
sing your heart out.
Step into the virtual world
Choose your Epiq
With its world premiere last Tuesday,
the new Škoda Epiq electric car also
made its debut on the Czech market. For early adopters, it is available
the top-of-the-line START series Epiq 55 with an introductory price starting
at 779,000 CZK. If you appreciate attractive details, don’t miss the Epiq First
Edition with its striking features. Both models are now available in the Škoda
congurator.
The extensive standard equipment across all versions includes LED headlights
and taillights, air conditioning, and comprehensive safety features: seven airbags,
advanced driver-assistance systems, and three ISOFIX anchors. The range of the
top-of-the-line version exceeds 440 km, and fast charging makes everyday use easier.
The top-of-the-line Epiq 55 is available for order immediately and offers
155 kW and a 55 kWh battery. The most affordable model, the Epiq 35 with
a 38.5 kWh battery and 85 kW of power, will be added to the lineup at a later
date; its base price of CZK 619,000 for the Czech market will be confirmed
upon its launch. The slightly more powerful Epiq 40 model, with 99 kW of
power, will also arrive later. All 35, 40, and 55 variants can be charged with
11 kW AC power; DC charging has maximum rates of 50, 88, and 105 kW,
depending on the version. The most powerful version can thus be charged from
10% to 80% capacity in just 24 minutes.
Come cheer –
and sing! Meet
the Karaoke Car
▶ Read more on Škoda Space.
▶ You can nd more on
Škoda Storyboard.
And speaking of the Epiq
– curious what it actually
takes to get a world
premiere like that ready
(the one we wrote about
last time)? You can take
a peek behind the scenes
of the whole event on
Škoda Storyboard –
including how they peeled
the camouage o the car
right in the middle of
a hockey arena. You can
also check out the full
photo gallery from the
world premiere right here.
See the carmaker from a whole new angle with Škoda Virtual – a digital world that brings company processes to life
through interactive mini games and challenges. You can dive into the Škoda universe with no limits and in a fun, playful
way. The whole environment is built with the future in mind and will keep growing with new content and features. At
the heart of this virtual world is an engaging story driven game that takes you through the entire life cycle of a Škoda car
in a playful, hands on way. You’ll experience everything from the rst idea and development phase, through production and
sales, all the way to recycling. Along the way,
you’ll put your creativity, reexes and logic to
the test. Beyond the main story, the world is
completely open for free exploration. Wander
through a virtual landscape inspired by the
surroundings and vibe of Mladá Boleslav and
discover key parts of the Škoda ecosystem
– from a simplied Laurin & Klement campus
and a factory with an assembly line, to an R&D
center with a test track, a modern showroom,
a recycling facility, and more corners of
the Škoda world. Ready to dive into the Škoda
virtual universe? You can read more about it on
Škoda Space – or jump straight in right here.
For Škoda Auto employees