The celebrations also included collaborations with Czech craft brands. Watchmaker Prokop & Brož created the mechanical Laurin & Klement 130 Limited Edition, inspired by the rare 1908 Laurin & Klement BSC. Only 130 watches were produced, including 30 prestige pieces with 18-carat gold detailing.
A partnership with Czech brand Botas delivered unique footwear combining Botas craftsmanship with Škoda’s Modern Solid design language. The Milan Design Week Limited Edition was unveiled at the Milan design festival and produced in a run of 130 pairs. This was followed by 1,300 pairs of Iconic 130 shoes, 1,000 pairs of Škoda x Botas Iconic trainers, and additional models available through the Škoda e-shop.
In terms of models, Škoda Auto’s 130th anniversary celebrations brought the Fabia 130 special edition, offering 130 kW of power and design features inspired by motorsport. The Company plans to build 6,000 units by 2027. Even more exclusive was the Elroq RS 130, limited to 800 units and featuring an exclusive matte-grey exterior. On the Czech market, Škoda offered the 130 Years and 130 Years Premium editions of selected models, featuring upgraded equipment at a competitive price.
Celebrating 130 Years
To mark Škoda Auto’s 130th anniversary, a series of employee events was held throughout 2025 in cooperation with the KOVO trade-union organisation. February began with the KOVO & Škoda Auto Ball at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav. The event featured a wide-ranging accompanying programme, including a raffle with a Škoda Elroq Selection 85 as the main prize.
The Škoda Auto & KOVO Music Festival in May 2025 featured performances by Calin, Ewa Farna, and the employee band Wotazník. The highlight of the event was a show by the band Kabát. The event also hosted the Czech premiere of the Škoda Elroq Respectline, a model reflecting Škoda’s core brand values of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion.
In June, the Time Flies! family day offered entertainment for all ages. The extensive stage programme was complemented by a wider range of accompanying activities, including Škoda test drives, entry to the Metoděj Vlach Aviation Museum, sightseeing flights, aerobatic displays, a themed trail with tasks, creative workshops, and many other attractions.
In 2025, the Company also celebrated its 130th anniversary with the Czech Philharmonic, whom it has partnered since 1993. To mark this milestone, a festive gala evening was held in September at Prague’s Rudolfinum, with vintage Laurin & Klement and Škoda vehicles displayed outside the venue.
November 2025 saw the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav host a unique fashion show, Driving Style – Fashion Inspired by Tradition and Sustainability. The evening presented collections from leading ateliers of Czech universities and fashion styles from the past thirteen decades.
The Company, in cooperation with KOVO trade-union, rounded off the landmark anniversary year of 2025 with Advent Skating events in Mladá Boleslav, Solnice, and Vrchlabí, where the hosts set up fully equipped ice rinks, including skate hire and refreshments. These events offered a welcoming festive atmosphere for employees, their families, and the general public.