The Skoda Epiq debuts the brand's new 'Modern Solid' design language and is the first production model built on the updated MEB+ platform.
Three powertrain options across two battery sizes offer up to 440km of claimed range and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in roughly 24 minutes.
Skoda has officially pulled the wraps off the Epiq, its most affordable and entry-level electric SUV to date. Positioned as the accessible starting point in the brand's growing EV lineup, the compact crossover is built on the new-generation MEB+ platform and manages to combine a relatively small footprint with a genuinely usable interior.
A Design Language That Sets the Tone for Future
The Epiq holds the distinction of being the first production Skoda model to fully adopt what the brand calls its 'Modern Solid' design language.
Up front, a gloss black Tech Deck Face replaces the conventional grille, flanked by slim T-shaped LED lighting elements that Skoda intends to carry forward as a signature styling cue across its future SUV range. It is a clean, forward-thinking look that feels suitably different from the combustion-engined cars in the brand's current portfolio.
Aerodynamics Taken Seriously
Aerodynamic efficiency has been treated with genuine conviction on the Epiq. The SUV achieves a drag coefficient of 0.275, helped along by active cooling shutters, aerodynamic wheels, roof spoiler elements, air curtain channels, and a carefully optimised underbody. Each of these elements plays a role in squeezing the most range out of every charge.
Compact on the Outside, Spacious Where It Matters
The Epiq measures 4,171mm in length, 1,798mm wide, and 1,581mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,601mm.
Depending on the variant chosen, wheel sizes range from 17 to 19 inches. Despite its compact overall size, Skoda has managed to liberate a 475-litre boot along with an additional 25-litre front storage compartment, which is a genuinely practical result for a car of this class.
A Cabin Built for Comfort, Connectivity, and Conscience
Inside, Skoda has used recycled and animal-free materials throughout the cabin, with upholstery constructed from recycled polyester fibres. Buyers can choose from multiple interior themes, ambient lighting, and Techtona leather alternative finishes, depending on the trim selected.
The feature list is substantial. A 13-inch Android-based infotainment touchscreen brings Google Maps, YouTube, and Spotify integration, supported by wireless phone charging, a panoramic sunroof, a Canton sound system, connected car technology, and digital key functionality.
Safety provision is strong too, with seven airbags fitted as standard alongside ADAS features that include Front Assist, Lane Assist, Side Assist, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Higher trims also offer Travel Assist 3.0, which adds traffic light response and remote parking functions to the package.
Three Powertrain Options That Cover Every Kind of Buyer
The Epiq is offered with two battery pack options and three distinct power outputs. The entry-level Epiq 35 draws from a 38.5kWh battery and produces 114bhp alongside 267Nm, while the Epiq 40 uses the same battery but steps up to 133bhp with an identical torque figure. Both variants deliver a claimed range of approximately 310km and are electronically limited to 150kmph.
At the top of the range sits the Epiq 55, which draws from a larger 55kWh battery and produces 208bhp and 290Nm from its front-mounted electric motor. This flagship variant offers a claimed range of approximately 440km and supports DC fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in roughly 24 minutes. Its top speed is rated at 160kmph.
A one-pedal driving mode is also available via the B setting, allowing the driver to handle both acceleration and deceleration through the accelerator pedal alone while maximising regenerative braking efficiency.
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