Škoda’s ninth Student Car contains everything a modern mobile office needs: a permanent internet connection, a 27 inch monitor and a docking station. Yet, in just a few easy steps the Škoda Roadiaq transforms from a workspace into a living environment complete with a bed and a small kitchen. While turning a standard Enyaq into the car of their dreams, the students from the Škoda Vocational School had excellent support. Their teachers and specialists from numerous Škoda departments as well as third-party camper van conversion specialists assisted them with their expertise throughout the entire process. The ninth Škoda Student Car since 2014 once again demonstrates the high level of education and training in Mladá Boleslav. The Škoda Vocational School is part of the Škoda Academy, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in April 2023.
The 29 apprentices from the Škoda Vocational School started working on the Škoda Roadiaq in autumn 2022. Over the course of nine months, they spent over 2,000 working hours creating a multifunctional camping and mobile-office vehicle that digital nomads can use to work, travel, or simply relax. Enabling true independence, this car perfectly complements the adventurous spirit of contemporary explorers. For the first time ever, the Škoda Student Car is based on the purely battery-electric Škoda Enyaq SUV. With numerous exterior and interior modifications, the vehicle lends itself as much to working on the go as to camping and outdoor activities.
During the development and production of the Roadiaq, the students once again received support from numerous Škoda experts working in the Production, Design and Technical Development departments. For the first time, the IT Services department and the Sustainable Materials Development department were involved as well. Another pillar of support was provided by external specialists, such as Cargodesign and KPS Automobile for camper conversions, Autointerier Šindelář for interior fittings and Dual Borgstena for recycled textiles.
Škoda Roadiaq
To transform the Enyaq into a camper van, the apprentices significantly adapted its body. In addition to a new roof structure, they developed a new tailgate that allows a tent to be attached. The Roadiaq is fitted with 21-inch Supernova alloy wheels from the Enyaq range and has a two-tone Emerald Green and Moon White paint finish. Inside, the textiles used for the seat covers, door trims and instrument panel are made from 100% recycled materials. The furniture for camping, sleeping and remote work in the rear of the vehicle was custom-made after expert consultation, with design input from the students.
The Škoda Roadiaq comes with all-wheel drive, enabling it to explore places off the beaten track. The powertrain with two electric motors is shared with the Enyaq 80x Sportline. A synchronous electric motor mounted on the rear axle, delivering an output of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 310 Nm, drives the rear wheels. The asynchronous electric motor on the front axle delivers another 80 kW and a maximum torque of 162 Nm to the front wheels. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery has an energy capacity of 82 kWh (77 kWh net) and enables a range of up to 495 kilometres on the WLTP cycle.
Škoda Roadiaq
The interior mirrors the Roadiaq’s exterior colours and uses fabrics made from 100% recycled materials. The complete upholstery for the seats, door trims, instrument panel and roof pillars was produced in collaboration with the external upholstery experts from Autointerier Šindelář, a company that has cooperated with the Student Car project for many years. The fabrics made from recycled textiles come from the specialists at Dual Borgstena, who already work with Škoda Auto on series production projects. The mono-material concept ensures complete recyclability of the fabric at the end of the vehicle’s lifecycle. Cushion covers and a blanket were made using a special 3D knit technology, a waste-free process that again uses recycled material for the covers.
Since 2014, apprentices at the Škoda Vocational School have planned, developed and built eight student cars prior to this year's project.
Source: Škoda
