Skoda has officially revealed its all-new Epiq electric SUV, promising class-leading practicality and up to 272 miles of range.
The Skoda Epiq will go on sale in the second half of 2026. It’s set to compete with the Renault 4, Ford Puma Gen-E, Toyota Urban Cruiser and BYD Atto 2 in the growing compact electric crossover segment.
Fully unveiled for the first time, the Epiq is the baby of Skoda’s EV family. It sits beneath the Elroq, Enyaq and upcoming Peaq and will be priced from under £25,000 when orders open in July.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, said the Epiq was the brand’s “most approachable step into electric mobility.”
“It sets a clear benchmark for what an entry-level electric model should be: clean, purposeful design, intuitive user experience, and genuine everyday value.”
Skoda Epiq design
Based on the same MEB+ platform as the upcoming Volkswagen ID.Cross and the sporty Cupra Raval, the Epiq is 4.17m long and 1.8m wide. It’s the first Skoda to be developed entirely with Skoda’s Modern Solid design language inside and out.
At the front, T-shaped lights stretch down the leading edge of the wings and across the width of the car’s gloss black “Tech Deck” grille. Below the sensor deck an upright, slatted lower bumper emphasises the Epiq’s positioning as an SUV – echoing a feature from the Vision 7S concept car.
The SUV style gets further enhancement from black body cladding and roof rails. But in keeping with its urban car status, the Epiq is purely a two-wheel-drive affair.
At the rear, the slatted bumper and T-shaped lights are echoed, with the Skoda name spelled out across the tailgate.
Skoda Epiq interior
Inside, the Epiq shares the simple user-focused approach of the Elroq with a low, flat dashboard. A 5.3-inch digital instrument display is tucked into the line of the dashboard, while a 13-inch touchscreen dominates the centre of the dash.
Skoda is keeping things simple and says that the Epiq features digital technology where it helps “not where it distracts”. So beneath the Google-powered infotainment screen with its big icons, there’s a bank of piano key-style buttons for driving modes, setting driver assistance and controlling certain heating functions.
Temperature and fan controls, however, are still managed via the touchscreen.
Like virtually every Skoda before it, the Epiq promises to offer more space and practicality than similarly priced rivals. Skoda says that despite being shorter than the petrol-powered Kamiq, it provides more interior space and offers room for the class.
The Epiq’s 475 litre boot puts almost all of its key rivals in the shade and is backed up with a 24-litre frunk.
The Epiq is the first Skoda to feature exclusively animal-free materials. Each trim level gets specific upholstery, but every variant uses fibres from recycling plastic bottles – from the basic black and grey fabric to faux-suede and synthetic leather options.
In total, the new Epiq incorporates more than 34kg of recycled materials.
Skoda Epiq powertrain
At launch Skoda will offer the Epiq with a choice of two batteries and two motors.
As with other cars on the platform, entry-level models get a 37kWh LFP battery that should be good for 190 miles of range. In entry-level ’40’ models this is paired with a 133bhp front-mounted motor. For the moment, UK buyers won’t have the option of the 113bhp motor offered elsewhere.
Above the Epiq 40, the Epiq 55 gets a 52kWh NMC battery and a 207bhp motor. Skoda says this variant can cover up to 272 miles on a charge – nearly 25 more than a Renault 4 and 40 more than the Puma.
Performance for the big-motor variant is punchier than those rivals too, with 0-62mph taking 7.1 seconds.
Lower-powered versions of the Epiq offer 88kW DC charging, while the larger battery charges at 105kW, allowing a 10-80% top-up in 24 minutes.
Skoda Epiq UK price and trim levels
Orders for the new Skoda Epiq open in July and UK buyers have a choice of three trim levels.
The entry-level Epiq SE L 40 undercuts the petrol-powered Kamiq and starts at £24,950 with the smaller battery and motor. It features 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, rear sensors, adaptive cruise control, keyless start/stop and single-zone climate control as standard.
The SE L grade is also available with the larger battery, priced from £27,700.
Both battery/motor setups are also available in Edition trim. This starts at £27,700 for the smaller battery and £30,450 for the larger. Edition trim adds heated front seats and steering wheel, a reversing camera and front sensors, two-zone climate control and sat nav.
It also comes with keyless entry, vehicle-to-load ability and the more advanced Travel Assist Plus.
For a limited time, there’s also a First Edition 55 which gets Navajo Orange interior and exterior accents, two-tone paint, 20-inch alloys and black roof rails, along with a three-spoke steering wheel and sports pedals. It also gets the Convenience and Tech Packages as standard for its £31,450 asking price.
With the Epiq rolling out of the VW Group’s Pamplona factory, it’s also likely to get the £1,500 Electric Car Grant discount when it goes on sale.
