Engineering:Škoda Epiq

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Short description: Battery electric subcompact crossover SUV

Škoda Epiq
Overview
ManufacturerŠkoda
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblySpain: Pamplona
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MEB+
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorAPP290 permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output
  • 85 kW (115.6 PS; 114.0 hp) (Epiq 35 Model)
  • 99 kW (134.6 PS; 132.8 hp) (Epiq 40 Model)
  • 155 kW (210.7 PS; 207.9 hp) (Epiq 55 Model)
Battery
  • 37 kWh LFP (Epiq 35 and 40)
  • 51.7 kWh NMC (Epiq 55)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,601 mm (102 in)
Length4,171 mm (164 in)
Width1,798 mm (71 in)
Height1,581 mm (62 in)

The Škoda Epiq is an upcoming battery electric subcompact crossover SUV to be produced by Škoda Auto. Deliveries will begin in the third quarter of 2026.[1]

Overview

Škoda unveiled the Epiq concept on March 15, 2024.[2] Its design was inspired by the Škoda Vision 7S concept car presented in Prague in November 2022.[3][4] The production vehicle was unveiled on May 19, 2026.[5]

In August of 2025 it was announced that Australia will be the first non-European market to receive the Epiq, with the Epiq set to arrive in Australia in 2027.[6] Testing began in June of 2025. The Epiq will make its debut in 2026.[7]

The Epiq is expected to start at around €25,000.[2] It is manufactured in Pamplona, Spain, alongside related Volkswagen models, which makes it the first Skoda vehicle for Western Europe to be built outside Central Europe.

Design

The design of the Epiq was influenced by the Vision 7S concept that was shown in 2022. It uses the Modern Solid design language introduced by the Elroq. The lower grille has 8 slots, there are door-mounted side mirrors and the headlights are T-shaped. Slimmer air ducts are used for better cooling.[8]

Features

Although nothing has been revealed about the features of the Epiq, it is speculated that the interior will mirror that of the Volkswagen ID. Polo's interior, which means the Epiq will possibly use a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 13-inch central touchscreen.[9]

Powertrain and chassis

The Epiq has a front-mounted electric motor producing 208–223 horsepower (155–166 kW; 211–226 PS), a 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, and is expected to have a range of 264 miles (425 km) with 130 kW DC fast charging also expected to be present on the Epiq.[9]

Unlike other vehicles based on the MEB platform, the Epiq will have twist-beam rear suspension. This will also apply to all other vehicles based on the MEB+ platform.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Rudschies, Wolfgang (February 9, 2026). "Erste Testfahrt: Warum der Škoda Epiq begeistert". https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/skoda/skoda-epiq/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Benjamin Defay (15 March 2024). "Skoda dévoile son futur SUV urbain Epiq". Auto Moto. https://www.auto-moto.com/suv/skoda-devoile-son-futur-suv-urbain-epiq-31300. 
  3. ↑ Maxime Duchemin (15 March 2024). "Skoda Epiq : le futur cauchemar du Mini Aceman". Turbo. https://www.turbo.fr/skoda/epiq/actualites-auto/skoda-epiq-le-futur-cauchemar-du-mini-aceman-195058. 
  4. ↑ Raphaël Desrosiers (30 August 2022). "Skoda Vision 7S. Un SUV avec 7 places et 600 km d’autonomie pour 2026". L'Argus. https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/skoda-vision-7s-un-suv-avec-7-places-et-600-km-d-autonomie-pour-2026-30001225.html. 
  5. ↑ "The Skoda Epiq Is The Newest Weapon In VW Group's Budget EV Arsenal". https://www.motor1.com/news/796275/skoda-epiq-electric-small-crossover-revealed/. 
  6. ↑ Fisk, Kathryn (August 29, 2025). "Skoda Epiq city-sized electric SUV confirmed for Australia". https://www.drive.com.au/news/skoda-epiq-city-sized-electric-suv-confirmed-for-australia/. 
  7. ↑ Sharma, Amit (June 23, 2025). "New Skoda Epiq Electric SUV Testing Begins; Debut in 2026". https://www.carlelo.com/news/new-skoda-epiq-electric-suv-testing-begins. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Panait, Mircea (January 6, 2026). "2026 Skoda Epiq Spied Looking As Close to Production As It Gets". https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2026-skoda-epiq-spied-looking-as-close-to-production-as-it-gets-263665.html. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gauthier, Michael (January 6, 2026). "Skoda’s Affordable EV Looks Like It Wanted To Be A Jeep". https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/skodas-latest-ev-looks-like-it-wanted-to-be-a-jeep/. 



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