The Skoda Roadiaq Is a High-End, All-Electric Camper Designed for the Modern Remote Worker

The Skoda Vocational School is part of the Skoda Academy, and it first opened in 1927. It aims to offer a high standard of training for the automotive industry. Since 1927, about 24,000 apprentices have graduated from the institute. By the 2022/23 school year, enrolment grew to around 820 students. The school offers three-year and four-year training courses.

In the past nine years, students at the Skoda Vocational School in Mlada Boleslav have developed one-off vehicles that showcase their talent and attention to detail – the projects are also meant to help the student acquire practical experience at every stage of development, gaining expertise and insights into many different departments of the company.

What better way to learn about what it takes to build cars than getting your hands dirty and making one yourself? Teachers and specialists from various Skoda departments helped the student shape the vehicle, as well as third-party camper van conversion specialists. Moreover, the Sustainable Materials Development and IT Services department were involved in the project for the first time.

This year's project is the ninth one-off concept car created as part of the Skoda Vocational School's initiative. Twenty-nine apprentices have worked on the vehicle, investing more than 2,000 working hours over nine months. Furthermore, it's the first Student Car based on the all-electric Skoda Enyaq.

The Skoda Enyaq was transformed into a multifunctional mobile-office camper, fittingly named the Rodiaq. It's a sustainable, purely battery-electric all-wheel-drive vehicle that digital nomads can use for travel, work, and leisure pursuits.

So, what makes the Roadiaq suitable for remote working and traveling? In a nutshell, it features everything a modern mobile office needs. You'll discover a 27-inch monitor, a docking station, and a permanent internet connection. Once you're done with work, you can quickly transform it into a living environment complete with a bed and a small kitchen.

At the core of the Rodiaq is a powertrain with two electric motors, just as on the Enyaq 80x Sportline; the rear axle integrated a synchronous electric motor delivering an output of 150 kW (201 hp) and a peak torque of 310 Nm (229 ft-lb.). The other motor at the front axle provides an additional 80 kW (107 hp) and a max torque of 162 Nm (119 ft-lb.).The all-wheel drives open new exploration opportunities, and there's a bunch of range that can be used both on and off the beaten track: Skoda claims a range of up to 495 km (308 miles) on the WLTP cycle.

Even though the Enyaq SUV was used as a base, this one-off concept was extensively modified. The first thing you'll notice for the exterior is that a new roof structure was developed. What's more, a new tailgate was fitted, designed to allow a tent to be attached.

The Enyaq's length of 4,649 millimeters (183 inches) and width of 1,879 millimeters (74 inches) stayed the same, while the wheelbase was minimally grown to 2,770 millimeters (109 inches). The ground clearance was raised to 190 millimeters (7 inches), and the Rodiaq's height was increased by 35 centimeters (14 inches) to 2,050 millimeters (81 inches).

The Rodiaq is finished in a striking two-tone Emerald Green and Moon White paint and rides in 21-inch Supernova alloy wheels from the Enyaq range. Furthermore, the students reworked the vehicle's rear left door – the door handle was removed, and the window was fitted with the original Simply Clever sun blind, offering more privacy in the sleeping area. A camping socket was also added on the left side of the vehicle, allowing external power to be supplied to the living room.

Let's move on inside. Even though the Rodiaq might not seem that large from the inside, it's surprising how much space you get inside. Remote workers can rest assured that they have the essential equipment for working on the go.

As I mentioned earlier, there's a built-in 27-inch monitor with an integrated docking station, a camera, a wireless keyboard, a mouse, and a speaker. Moreover, the entire electrical system was adapted and fitted with additional light sources and sockets. There's also a passenger-seat workstation with a special arm allowing the passenger to attach their tablet.

Skoda's students collaborated with Cargodesign and KPS Automobile to create the most practical interior fittings. The camping and office equipment were integrated toward the rear of the vehicle.

You'll discover various equipment features and accessories for entertainment and leisure - some of them are already part of Skoda's range. For instance, there's a wireless speaker, a solar-powered shower, kitchen appliances, chairs, tables, pots, pans, and plates. Basically, you have everything you need to enjoy life on the road. The students included torches and a survival kit for those who love adventure.

The couch seems large enough to sleep one person comfortably. One significant issue with campers this size is that you don't have enough space to store your essentials. In the Rodiaq's case, Skoda's apprentices made sure to add plenty of storage spaces. Moreover, the side windows let plenty of light shine inside and create an open feel to the area, and a skylight was also integrated into the roof.

All this was created while also keeping sustainability in mind. The interior incorporated 100% recycled textiles, including those for the seat covers, door trims, and instrument panel, ensuring complete recyclability at the end of the vehicle's lifecycle.

Being an avid camper enthusiast, it's nice to see that major brands like Skoda are exploring solutions for contemporary remote workers. Even though it's just a concept, it shows that there's endless potential for what future campers might look like.