As electric cars become more complex, truly good technology is defined by how little you notice it. Skoda’s latest electric models focus on simplicity, efficiency and ease of use, with intelligent systems designed to operate smoothly and quietly behind the scenes. The result is tech that feels natural from day one, and makes electric ownership feel effortlessly straightforward. After all, you shouldn’t need a degree in electronics to get the most out of your car, right? 

Having driven every Skoda EV since the Enyaq first appeared in 2021, we’re pretty well qualified to choose our favourite and stand-out bits of tech. So here are our five can’t-live-without technology features that make Skoda EV life so much easier.  

Remote cabin pre-conditioning 

If any technology highlights one of the key advantages of an EV over a traditional combustion engine car, it’s this. Cabin preconditioning is one of those EV features you don’t realise you need, until you’ve used it. In simple terms, it lets you heat or cool the car before you get in, using mains power or the battery while the car is parked. That means no climbing into an icy cabin in winter or a sweltering greenhouse on a hot summer’s day.

On cold mornings, preconditioning warms the interior, heats the seats and also de-ices the windscreen and windows before you set off. Not only is that more comfortable, it’s also a genuine safety feature, giving you clear visibility without scraping or waiting for the heater to catch up. In summer, it does the opposite, cooling the cabin so you’re not blasted with hot air the moment you open the door.

If you’re plugged in and charging, preconditioning also helps preserve driving range by using the mains to heat or cool the car. Triggered via the Skoda Connect app, you can even select your preferred temperature and choose whether you want the heated seats on. If you’re not plugged in, the car will use its main battery to heat or cool the cabin. 

Scheduled charging

This is a feature that could save you both money and time, so it’s a win-win. If you’re on a cheap overnight electricity tariff, you’ll save money by charging your Skoda when the rates are cheap - typically between midnight and 5am. Using the phone app or the car’s infotainment system, you simply tell the car when you want it to start and end the charging session. Then all you need to do is plug in when you’re home and the car will only charge in the time period set. 

What makes this system even smarter is the fact that you can tell the car where ‘home’ is, so that it only applies scheduled charging when you’re at that location. Which means that when you plug in to a public charger away from home, it won’t limit your charging session to the scheduled times. Both the Enyaq and Elroq are also fully compatible with so-called ‘smart’ EV tariffs which are offered by some electricity suppliers. Drivers on a smart tariff typically use the energy supplier’s app to control when your car charges. You plug in as normal, tell the app when you need the car ready, and the energy supplier then charges the car automatically during the cheapest, off-peak hours. The system communicates with the car itself, pausing and restarting charging to avoid expensive peak times and to make better use of renewable energy.

Battery preconditioning

This is another clever behind-the-scenes system that helps Skoda EVs charge faster and more efficiently. In simple terms, it warms or cools the battery to bring it into its ideal temperature window before rapid charging begins. Lithium-ion batteries can’t accept high charging speeds when they’re too cold or too hot, so getting the temperature just right is key to unlocking maximum DC charging performance.

In Skoda models like the Enyaq and Elroq, battery preconditioning happens automatically when you navigate to a rapid charger using the car’s built-in navigation system (if you have set a DC rapid charger as your destination). The car knows where you’re going and prepares the battery in advance, so it’s ready to charge at full speed when you plug in. Alternatively, drivers can activate preconditioning manually, giving more control if you’re heading to a charger using a CarPlay or Android Auto-based navigation app such as Google Maps or Waze. The result? Shorter charging stops, more predictable charging times and better real-world usability.

Route planning with charging stops

Skoda’s EV route planning system, available on the Enyaq and Elroq, is designed to make long journeys effortless and stress-free. When you enter a destination, the system calculates the most efficient route based on real-time traffic, road types, and the vehicle’s battery level. Unlike traditional sat-nav, it also integrates rapid charging stops directly into the route, ensuring you always have enough range to reach your next charge point without delays.

The system uses the car’s energy management to estimate battery usage along different route options, factoring in speed, terrain, and even climate control settings. It can also precondition the battery ahead of a scheduled rapid charge, optimising charging speed when you arrive. Drivers can choose between automatic planning or manual adjustment of stops, giving flexibility while keeping range anxiety at bay.

Hello Laura

Skoda’s Hello Laura voice assistant makes driving the Enyaq and Elroq easier and more enjoyable. Just say “Hello Laura,” and you can control a whole range of in-car features without touching a button, from adjusting the climate and changing music to setting your navigation or switching on interior lighting.

What makes it really handy in the Elroq and Enyaq is how it works with electric‑specific functions. You can ask Hello Laura to check your battery level, start charging, schedule when the car should charge, or even precondition the battery as you head towards a DC rapid charging station. It also helps with route planning, pointing out nearby rapid chargers. And, because the whole process is hands-free, Hello Laura keeps your focus on the road.

So there you have it, our five favourite pieces of Skoda in-car tech. All are easy and intuitive to set-up and use, and can make the owning and driving experience even more enjoyable and rewarding.