- Skoda has added AirConsole gaming, Skoda Play video and native Spotify to Enyaq and Elroq.
- AirConsole supports single-player and multiplayer gaming, with smartphones as controllers.
- The update also adds emergency vehicle alerts and expanded AI route-planning options.
Electric car charging stops might soon feel a bit more like an arcade break. Following a similar move by Audi, Skoda has updated the infotainment systems in its electric Enyaq and new Elroq models, adding a suite of digital features that includes in-car gaming via the AirConsole platform.
The update bundles several entertainment upgrades into the brand’s Media Streaming Package, which is offered free for the first three years in new vehicles.
Alongside gaming, drivers and passengers gain access to a new video hub called Skoda Play and built-in Spotify streaming.
Charging break? Game on
AirConsole, developed by Swiss company N-Dream, brings a library of 15 games directly to the car’s infotainment display. When the vehicle is parked, the central screen becomes the main gaming display while passengers use their smartphones as controllers.
The platform supports both solo play and multiplayer sessions, with the vehicle’s audio system providing the soundtrack for the action. A special highlight is a Skoda-exclusive version of the classic puzzle game Tetris, available as part of the launch lineup.
Naturally, the system only works when the car is stationary — a sensible move that keeps the focus on the road when driving.
To access AirConsole, users need a Skoda ID, an active MySkoda account and an internet connection via their smartphone.
A screen for more than just maps
Gaming isn’t the only new digital feature arriving with the update. Skoda Play introduces a curated video platform designed to deliver news and educational content tailored to users.
The service aggregates material from partners such as Euronews, CNN, Reuters, Bloomberg and NASA+, giving drivers and passengers something informative to watch while waiting for the battery to top up. Like the gaming platform, video playback is restricted to when the vehicle is parked.
Meanwhile, Spotify is now integrated directly into the infotainment system. Drivers can sign into their existing account and stream music or podcasts through the car’s data connection without pairing a smartphone.
Like Audi’s implementation, AirConsole uses the car’s main infotainment display as the game screen while connected smartphones act as controllers — no additional hardware required.
Smarter tech behind the scenes
The update also brings functional improvements beyond entertainment. Skoda’s Traffication app now includes an Emergency Vehicle Approaching alert, which uses cloud-based data to notify drivers if emergency vehicles with active warning lights are nearby.
At the same time, the MySkoda app’s AI-supported route planner has been refined with new options for choosing charging stops, including filters for specific locations or preferred charging networks.
Taken together, the changes underline how quickly the in-car screen is evolving. What was once mainly for navigation is steadily becoming a multi-purpose digital hub, one that might make the next charging stop feel a little shorter.
