Octavia-replacing Skoda Vision O EV shapes up

Skoda has revealed more of its all-electric replacement for its current Octavia sedan and wagon via a new tease of its Skoda Vision O EV ahead of its reveal on September 8 at the Munich motor show.

This follows on from the first tease released a couple of weeks ago.

Created to signpost the all-new 2027 Skoda Octavia, hence the Vision O – with O for 'Octavia', the second tease of the battery-powered wagon is said to show how both the wind tunnel and the first gen Octavia (1996-2010) have played a role in shaping the next chapter of the Czech brand's mid-size offering.

In the fresh teaser of the still-darkened Vision O concept, the video gives us a closer look at the new B-pillar design and sloping rakish rear styling that features a split roof spoiler.

The latter is evidence of extensive work to make the new wagon version of the next Octavia as sleek as possible to slash its drag coefficient for better EV range.

According to Skoda, the split spoiler leads to a pair of narrow taillights that form a T-shape to evoke the firm's trademark 'four-eyed' lighting motif that's shared with models like the latest Elroq.

Other takeaways less-easy to spot in the new vid are SKODA lettering and a 'Vision O' designation on the rear tailgate. The rest of the new all-electric wagon is said to be the latest reinterpretation of its Modern Solid design language.

Beneath the skin, the new Skoda will be among the first Volkswagen Group vehicles to be based on the car-making giant’s next-generation Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) that will run new software developed by US SUV and ute-maker Rivian.

Globally, the Octavia and larger Superb remain the Czech brand’s best-selling models. But with the decline in popularity of mass-market wagons, it was suggested the family-friendly ‘Combi’ body style might have bowed out with the arrival of the all-electric fifth-generation.

It's now expected the wagon will be available from launch alongside the sedan.

Skoda had originally planned to produce a battery-powered wagon based on the VW Group’s current MEB platform, but instead elected to wait for a vehicle underpinned by the SSP platform that is expected to offer “more performance” while being more cost-efficient to build.

Commenting on the latest teaser Skoda's design boss Oliver Stefani said the concept highlighted the brand's "commitment to pushing boundaries and continuously bringing innovation to future automotive design", adding that the "Vision O is extremely practical for everyday use and brings surprising and thoughtful details”.

Before the arrival of Skoda's Octavia EV in 2027, the brand will roll out at least two electric cars; its sister car to the VW ID.2 and the Cupra Raval that will be badged Epiq and, later in 2026, a flagship version of the Vision 7S concept that will sit above the Kodiaq SUV.

Recently Skoda said it had taken the decision to not offer an entry-EV based on the Volkswagen ID Every1. Presumably, the Czech brand's bosses prefer parent VW to take the gamble on a sub-€20,000 ($A35,500) electric car for Europe.

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