Škoda Favorit Reimagined: The Modern Era’s Minimalist Electric Vehicle
The Škoda Favorit, which debuted in 1987 designed by the Italian design house Bertone, has been reinterpreted as a modern electric car by the Czech manufacturer’s designer, Ljudmil Slavov.
Škoda has redesigned its iconic Favorit model as a modern electric vehicle. This contemporary take, which blends the original lines signed by Bertone with the brand’s new “Modern Solid” design language, was the work of Škoda designer Ljudmil Slavov.
The Škoda Favorit was first introduced in 1987. The iconic model was equipped with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine producing between 53 and 67 hp in its different versions. Besides the hatchback, a station wagon version called the Škoda Forman was also produced. The Favorit received various updates over the years and remained in production until 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia model.
One interesting detail about the Favorit is that a 100% electric version was also produced in the early 90s. Developed before the golden age of electric cars, the electric Favorit could reach a speed of 80 km/h with its lead-acid battery and a 15.4 kW motor. With a range of 80 km, 200 units of this car were produced. Despite having great potential, this concept never went into mass production. Slavov states that when developing the “modern Favorit” project, he explicitly avoided retro elements like those seen in the Renault 5. “My goal was to bring the idea of the original Favorit into the present day, considering the popular SUV trends,” said the designer, also noting that the raised body structure offers a better solution for floor-integrated batteries.
Instead of including the striking “Tech Deck” glossy black front panel of the “Modern Solid” design language, Slavov says he wanted to “evolve and elevate” the already simple character of the Favorit. During the design process, he experimented with different grille and headlight forms and had extensive discussions with his colleagues.
In the new Favorit, key features include LED daytime running lights designed as a reference to the original model and special covers that hide the main headlights. The illuminated carbon details in the Škoda logos are another modern touch.
While detailed images of the interior have not yet been shared, it is noted that the headrests feature the open-centered design from the original Favorit, and the brown leather upholstery is a nod to the fashion of the 1980s. This contemporary interpretation of the Škoda Favorit not only pays homage to the brand’s past but also clearly demonstrates its future design vision.
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