Skoda Epiq revealed as affordable electric SUV with 440 km range
19/05/2026
This might be one of the most important electric cars the brand has launched so far.
Because it does exactly what a small electric SUV should do: it keeps things practical, compact, usable and hopefully affordable. The new Skoda Epiq becomes the brand’s most accessible fully electric model and the entry point into its EV line-up. It sits below the Elroq and Enyaq, uses the new MEB+ platform, and brings up to 440 km of range in a compact SUV package designed for everyday European life.
Compact outside, properly Skoda inside
The Epiq is only 4,171 mm long, 1,798 mm wide and 1,581 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,601 mm. So yes, this is a compact car, clearly built for cities, suburbs and narrow European streets.
The boot offers 475 litres, which is strong for this class, and a 25-litre frunk will be available later in production. There is also more than 28 litres of interior storage, plus the usual Simply Clever details: umbrella in the door, ice scraper, charging cable bag, bottle holders, hooks and practical storage compartments.
MEB+ and front-wheel drive
The Epiq is the first Skoda built on the new MEB+ electric platform, designed for smaller and lighter compact EVs. Unlike the Enyaq and Elroq, the Epiq uses front-wheel drive. That matters because it helps packaging, efficiency and cost. It also puts the Epiq in the same Volkswagen Group urban EV family as the Volkswagen ID. Polo, Volkswagen ID. Cross and CUPRA Raval.
So this is not just a new Skoda. It is part of the Volkswagen Group’s broader attempt to finally crack the affordable compact EV segment. And that segment is becoming extremely important.
Three power variants, two battery sizes
The Epiq will be available in three versions: Epiq 35, Epiq 40 and Epiq 55. The Epiq 35 and Epiq 40 use the smaller 38.5 kWh gross / 37.5 kWh net LFP battery. The Epiq 35 delivers 85 kW, while the Epiq 40 increases output to 99 kW. Both offer 267 Nm, around 310 km of range and a top speed of 150 km/h.
The Epiq 55 uses the larger 55 kWh gross / 51.5 kWh net NMC battery, with 155 kW, 290 Nm, up to 440 km of range and a top speed limited to 160 km/h. Fast charging from 10 to 80% takes around 24 minutes on the top version, while 11 kW AC charging is standard.
Bidirectional charging and one-pedal driving
The Epiq also brings two features that matter more than people sometimes realise. First: bidirectional charging. The Epiq supports V2L, V2H and V2G, depending on infrastructure and compatible wallboxes. That means the car can power external devices, potentially feed energy back into a home, or even interact with the grid.
Second: this is the first Skoda EV with full one-pedal driving in B mode, with adjustable regeneration intensity. That may sound like a small thing, but in urban traffic it makes a big difference. A small EV should feel easy, calm and intuitive. One-pedal driving helps exactly there.
A more responsible interior
The Epiq is also the first Skoda series-production model to use exclusively animal-free materials. Leather is replaced by Techtona, a durable leather alternative, while all textile seat covers are made from 100% recycled polyester fibres. Skoda says the car includes more than 34 kg of recycled materials in total.
Safety and digital tech from higher segments
Standard assistance systems include Front Assist, Side Assist, Lane Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Predictive Speed Limiter, Intelligent Speed Assist and driver monitoring. Seven airbags are standard, including a centre airbag.
Inside, there is a 13-inch Android-based infotainment system, app store access, smartphone integration, Spotify, YouTube and Google Maps availability, plus MySkoda app functionality for charging, climate and remote vehicle access. A digital key is planned later via software update.
AutoNext Take
The Skoda Epiq might not make your heart explode. But it may make electric mobility make sense. And honestly, that is probably more important.
It is a car built for school runs, commuting, city parking, weekend trips and people who do not want their first EV to feel like a compromise.
The Epiq does not try to reinvent the electric car. It tries to make it normal. And for Skoda, that could be the real win.
