Mlad\u00e1 Boleslav, 15 June 2026 \u2013 The\u00a0\u0160koda Peaq, the\u00a0Czech car manufacturer\u2019s new flagship model, will celebrate its world premiere on\u00a023 June. During its development, the electric SUV, which is based on\u00a0the\u00a0Volkswagen Group\u2019s MEB+ platform, underwent extensive testing. Prototypes covered more than 1.5 million kilometres across a\u00a0wide range of\u00a0climate zones and conditions on\u00a0three continents. The\u00a0demanding real-world testing was complemented by\u00a0virtual development methods.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe \u0160koda Peaq is the result of an extensive development and testing process, during which our engineers verified the functionality and durability of all key components and design elements. We tested the Peaq extensively both in\u00a0laboratories, including climate chambers and wind tunnels, and\u00a0in real-world conditions \u2013 from the\u00a0heat of\u00a0the\u00a0desert to\u00a0freezing environments 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can drop to\u00a0\u221240\u00a0\u00b0C. The aim was to verify that all components function correctly and reliably even in these extreme situations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johannes Neft, \u0160koda Auto Board Member for Technical Development<\/p>\n
The test prototypes covered more than 1.5 million kilometres and were closely monitored by both the development and quality departments. In addition to Europe, the prototypes were tested in Africa and North America. Extensive virtual testing using high-performance computing supported the simulation of a wide range of scenarios.<\/p>\n
Every detail tested in frost and heat
During development, \u0160koda specialists focused on situations that Peaq customers might encounter, paying attention to even the smallest details. In conditions well within the Arctic Circle, at temperatures below \u221230 \u00b0C, tests included rapid window defrosting and efficient interior heating. Particular attention was also paid to vehicle behaviour on snow and ice, with the aim of achieving optimal grip, stability and reliable operation of the safety systems.<\/p>\n
In arid desert environments, \u0160koda Peaq test vehicles were exposed to intense sunlight for 12 months to assess paint quality and the durability of plastic components. Driving tests in extreme heat also placed heavy demands on\u00a0the\u00a0brakes, chassis and cooling systems. On dusty and gravel roads, over which the \u0160koda Peaq covered thousands of kilometres, engineers validated the interior sealing and the resistance of metal and plastic body components to flying stones. Even in extreme desert heat, the air conditioning system was able to cool the cabin quickly.<\/p>\n
Flagship model boasting outstanding comfort and Simply Clever features
The new \u0160koda Peaq accommodates up to seven passengers and offers high driving comfort, balanced driving characteristics and low interior noise levels, creating the ideal conditions to enjoy the\u00a0brand-new sound system by\u00a0Sonos.<\/p>\n
From a\u00a0technical standpoint, the\u00a0\u0160koda Peaq makes full use of the\u00a0Volkswagen Group\u2019s latest MEB+ platform, featuring new, efficient electric motors, batteries enabling a range of over 600\u00a0km, and an\u00a0adaptive DCC chassis.<\/p>\n
A wide range of Simply Clever features enhance practicality in the \u0160koda Peaq, including wipers with integrated washers introduced for the first time in a \u0160koda model.<\/p>\n
The \u0160koda Peaq will be unveiled at its world premiere on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The event can be followed on\u00a0\u0160koda\u2019s official communication channels. The livestream begins at\u00a018:25.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mlad\u00e1 Boleslav, 15 June 2026 \u2013 The\u00a0\u0160koda Peaq, the\u00a0Czech car manufacturer\u2019s new flagship model, will celebrate its world…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":501195,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,61,60],"class_list":["post-501194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=501194"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501194\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/501195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=501194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=501194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=501194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}