Meet the Skoda Vision O Concept – a sleek, minimalist concept that’s just been revealed at the 2025 Munich mobility show. I’ll admit it, I love an estate so I’m really excited about this; especially as I think it looks absolutely brilliant.
The Skoda Vision O Concept points the way to what the all-electric version of the Octavia will look like. Size wise this concept sits in between the Skoda Superb and the Octavia, and I suspect the design of this will influence the all-electric versions of both of those models when they arrive.
Watch Ginny's walkaround video of the O Concept here
Now, we’ve already seen Skoda's new ‘modern solid’ look with its smallest EV - the Epiq.
This concept is showing us what that design language could look like on bigger models, and you can see that it’s not as boxy as previous Octavia and Superb models. It’s really sleek, with a long, sculpted bonnet and sloping nose. It’s designed to be as slippery as possible through the air, with touches like hidden door handles, aero-shaped wheels and vents will all help it be as efficient as possible.
This illuminated front end design is called the ‘Tech Deck’, and is basically a more modern take on the grille. You can find that on the new Elroq and recently facelifted Enyaq, and the forthcoming baby Epiq of course. I really like the illuminated Skoda badge too.
It's a great looking thing from the side, the Vision 0; I particularly like the rear overhang, which gives you a hint at the huge amount of boot space – there’s more than 650 litres in there!
Round at the back you recognise those T-shaped tail-lights, which look pretty close to production, if you ask me.
Underneath all that minimalist design goodness is the new ‘SSP’ platform. Doesn’t sound sexy, does it? But trust me, it’s a big deal. SSP is Volkswagen Group’s brand-new Scalable Systems Platform – basically their lego set for future EVs. One clever toolkit that can build everything: a little hatchback, a chunky SUV, or a big estate like this Vision O.
And here’s why it matters: SSP unlocks more range, ultra-fast charging, and proper next-level autonomous tech. Plus, because all the VW Group brands share it, the cars should end up being better value too. The electric Octavia this will become will be the first car to be built on it.
Range, battery and charging
I’ll keep this brief, because… well, we don’t know anything about the Vision O’s battery and charging details. Skoda hasn’t released any info, and it’ll be a few years yet before we see a production verion of the fully electric Skoda Octavia or Skoda Superb model that’s channelling the design and tech from this Vision O Concept. But, because it gets that new SSP platform, we’d definitely expect the new Skoda Octavia to improve on the (already very respectable) range of up to 359 miles offered in its sibling, the Enyaq? We’ll have to wait and see. Charging will also no doubt match or better that of the Enyaq, which can rapid charge at up to 175kW.
Maybe this will be the first electric Skoda to get over 400 miles of range and 800V ultra-rapid charging? We’ll have to wait and find out.
Practicality and boot space
The boot in the Skoda Vision O Concept is big. With over 650-litres luggage space – or 1,700 with the seats folded – it’s got more space than the Enyaq SUV that gets 585 litres of boot space. It’s even roomier than the VW ID.7 Tourer, which gets 605 litres. There’s a clever charging cable cubby hole at the side of the boot - which I hope they put into production.
There are also four umbrellas – one hidden away in each door – which is a bit of a trademark Skoda touch, and always a useful thing.
You’ll have noticed the rear-hinged back doors? I’ve seen these so many times on concept cars, but don’t expect them to make it to production. They’re very cool, but they’re expensive to produce and can be a bit impractical for accessing the car in tight spots, too.
I can’t say that I’ve sat in the Skoda Vision O Concept, because the car I had a chance to film around was actually a clay model rather than the full concept car that was shown at the 2025 Munich mobility show. But I reckon it’s safe to say that there’s loads of space in those back seats, and Skoda’ included a ‘Tranquility Mode’ that moves the front passenger seat to prioritise passenger space, and which will also play your chosen music, dim the ambient lighting and reduce the information on the screens in the car.
Interior, design/styling and technology
The headline inside is the Horizon Display – a screen that runs the full width of the dashboard – it’s over a metre long! It puts all the key info right in front of the driver and makes the cabin feel even more spacious.
A second, vertical screen sits in the centre, letting you flick between menus or customise what appears on the big display. There’s even a clever ‘info dimming’ feature, so you can choose how much detail you want to have displayed – ideal for cutting distractions on the move. I’ve seen this a few times in concept cars recently and I think this ability to reduce the tech and screens in your car is going to become a big thing in production cars over the next few years. I’m all for that; less complicated is always good, I think.
There are physical buttons in here, too; on the steering wheel for the basics like volume and cruise control, and there are touch panels on the dash for quick shortcuts, while a chunky central rotary dial gives haptic feedback when you turn it.
Skoda has worked hard to make the Vision O Concept as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. The seat upholstery is made of 100% recycled ‘PES flatknit’ material, and there’s even recycled leather for the flooring. I’m not sure leather floor will make it to production… Sounds a bit slippery, to me.
Pricing and on sale date
We don’t know exactly when the next-generation, pure electric Skoda Octavia will go on sale, we’d expect it to be here within the next couple of years. As for pricing? Well, Skoda remains a brand that people love for its value, as well as for its practicality, but it’s also been inching more upmarket over the years.
We’ll just have to wait and see, but I’d expect the Skoda Octavia to remain a wholesome, well-priced option in the family estate and hatchback class – even with the latest tech showcased in the Vision O Concept.
Verdict
I really like the Skoda Vision O Concept. I think it looks great, and I’m so happy that the interior shows all the signs of retaining the common sense, useful touches that Skoda does so well: the umbrellas, physical buttons as well as touchscreen tech, there’s even an intergrated fridge and a portable speaker in the Vision O! That’s the stuff that really makes Skoda so cool, I reckon. And with this styling, plus better battery tech for longer range and faster charging? I already want one.
