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At a world premiere in Zurich, Škoda Auto pulled the wraps off the all-new Škoda Epiq—a compact electric SUV that looks engineered with a ruler, a spreadsheet, and a very clear mission: make EV ownership feel normal, spacious, and (crucially) affordable.

Priced from around €26,000, the Epiq isn’t trying to be a halo car. It’s trying to be the car. And in true Škoda fashion, it leans hard into practicality while quietly packing some of the brand’s most advanced tech yet.

Modern Solid, Meet Real-World Logic

The Epiq is the first production expression of Škoda’s “Modern Solid” design language, and it shows. The front end is clean and tightly resolved, dominated by T-shaped LED signatures framing a glossy black “Tech-Deck Face” panel. It’s minimalist without feeling sterile, more “engineered object” than styling exercise.

At 4,171 mm long, it sits squarely in the compact SUV class, but its stance suggests something more substantial. A high shoulder line, wide track visuals, and short overhangs give it that planted, slightly chunky confidence Škoda buyers tend to prefer.

Aerodynamics, meanwhile, have clearly been taken seriously. A drag coefficient of 0.275 is achieved through active cooling flaps, wheel deflectors, underbody shielding, and carefully sculpted airflow channels—proof that efficiency is now as much a design constraint as aesthetics.

MEB+ and Front-Wheel Drive: A Škoda First

Under the skin, the Epiq debuts Volkswagen Group’s updated MEB+ architecture for compact EVs, and notably becomes Škoda’s first front-wheel-drive electric model.

That shift matters. It allows tighter packaging, reduced mass, and more interior space where it counts. The result is a car that prioritizes cabin volume over mechanical complexity—very Škoda, just electrified.

Battery options range from a 38.5 kWh LFP unit to a 55 kWh NMC pack, supporting outputs from 85 kW to 155 kW. The top Epiq 55 version delivers up to 440 km of range and DC fast charging from 10–80% in about 24 minutes.

Performance isn’t headline-grabbing, but it’s not supposed to be. Even the most powerful variant tops out at 160 km/h, reinforcing its role as an efficiency-first everyday SUV rather than a backroad bruiser.

Space: The Real Party Trick

If there’s one area where the Epiq punches above its weight, it’s packaging.

Despite its compact footprint, it offers a 475-liter boot—one of the largest in its class—plus a 25-liter frunk and over 28 liters of additional cabin storage. Door bins, hooks, compartments, and clever cubbies are everywhere, continuing Škoda’s long-standing obsession with “Simply Clever” solutions.

Rear passenger space also benefits from the long wheelbase (2,601 mm), giving the Epiq proportions that feel more MPV-adjacent than traditional crossover.

Inside: Recycled, Reconfigured, Refined

The interior is where Škoda’s EV pivot becomes most obvious. Materials are fully animal-free, with upholstery made entirely from recycled polyester fibres. Across trims, the cabin mixes minimalist surfaces with textured fabrics and subtle ambient lighting.

Different design themes—Studio, Loft, and Suite—range from functional black-and-grey simplicity to more upscale suede-like finishes with layered patterns. Even higher-spec versions lean into warmth rather than luxury excess.

There’s also a clear push toward sustainability beyond marketing buzzwords: more than 34 kg of recycled materials are used per vehicle, including interior plastics and practical accessories like scrapers and cable storage gear.

Tech and Assistance: Small Car, Big Systems

The Epiq is equipped with a 13-inch Android-based infotainment system featuring Google Maps, Spotify, and YouTube integration, alongside Škoda’s connected services via the MyŠkoda app.

Driver assistance is surprisingly comprehensive for the segment. Travel Assist 3.0 brings adaptive lane centering, traffic light response, and advanced parking functions including remote operation. Safety tech includes Side Assist, Front Assist, fatigue monitoring via camera, and up to seven airbags.

Optional upgrades push further into semi-automated territory with intelligent park assist and enhanced camera systems.

Škoda’s Most Important EV Yet?

The Epiq isn’t chasing headlines with outrageous acceleration figures or concept-car theatrics. Instead, it’s doing something arguably more important in today’s EV landscape: making the electric crossover feel like a rational default choice.

Compact outside. Big inside. Efficient, connected, and priced to actually matter.

If Škoda executes it as promised, the Epiq won’t just expand the brand’s EV lineup—it could become the model that normalizes it.

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If Škoda’s EV strategy were a ladder, the Epiq would be the first rung that most people actually want to step on. Unveiling in the first half of this year, the all-new Epiq is Škoda’s smallest, cheapest, and arguably most important electric vehicle yet—a city-sized crossover aimed squarely at drivers who like the idea of an EV but not the price tags that usually come with one.

And in classic Škoda fashion, it’s trying to do the sensible thing in an irrational market.

A Kamiq for the Electric Age

Park the Epiq next to a combustion-powered Kamiq and you’ll immediately understand what Škoda is going for. At 4171 mm long, it sits right in the same urban-SUV footprint, but it uses Volkswagen Group’s new front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform to stretch the wheelbase, flatten the floor, and carve out far more usable space.

The result? A 475-liter trunk, which is a ridiculous number for a sub-compact crossover—and 75 liters more than the Kamiq manages. Fold the seats and you get 1344 liters, meaning the Epiq punches well above its weight for IKEA runs, airport trips, and anything else city life throws at it.

This is where Škoda keeps winning: not with flashy tech demos, but with quiet, practical victories.

Small EV, Big Range

Three versions will be offered, and they’re neatly spaced for different buyers:

Model	Power	Battery	0–100 km/h	Range
Epiq 35	85 kW	38.5 kWh (LFP)	11.0 s	315 km
Epiq 40	99 kW	38.5 kWh (LFP)	9.8 s	315 km
Epiq 55	155 kW	55 kWh (NMC)	7.4 s	430 km

The smaller battery uses LFP chemistry, which is cheaper, more durable, and better suited for everyday charging habits. The bigger 55-kWh pack switches to NMC, trading cost for higher energy density and a genuinely impressive 430-km WLTP range.

Fast charging is another win: the top-spec Epiq 55 pulls up to 133 kW, good for a 10–80% recharge in 23 minutes. That’s proper road-trip usability, not just city-car convenience.

A New Face for Škoda

The Epiq is also the first production Škoda to go all-in on the brand’s new Modern Solid design language. You get a chunky, confident stance, tight body lines, and a drag coefficient of just 0.275, helped by active air shutters and hidden air curtains in the front bumper.

But the real headline is the lighting.

For the first time, a Škoda production car wears a T-shaped light signature front and rear, giving the Epiq a look that’s more sci-fi than supermarket parking lot. Higher trims get Matrix LED headlights with 12 segments and adaptive modes for city, highway, and bad weather.

This is Škoda finally admitting that even affordable cars deserve to look cool.

Minimalist, But Still Clever

Inside, the Epiq ditches old-school clutter for a clean, horizontal layout built around a 5.3-inch driver display and a 13-inch central touchscreen. It feels modern without going full tablet-on-a-stick.

Materials matter too. Every interior uses 100% recycled PES fabrics, with three design themes:

Studio – simple and durable
Loft – grey or mint green with synthetic Techtona trim
Suite – brown Suedia and Techtona for a more upscale vibe

Ambient lighting is standard on Loft and Suite, helping the small cabin feel bigger and warmer.

And yes, it still has Škoda’s beloved Simply Clever tricks:
an umbrella in the door, a ticket holder on the windshield, an ice scraper made from recycled plastic—and a clever bag in the trunk specifically for charging cables.

Tech From a Bigger Class

Škoda didn’t cheap out on safety. The Epiq comes with Travel Assist 3.0, which combines adaptive cruise, lane centering, traffic-sign recognition, and even automatic stopping at red lights and stop signs.

There’s also:

Top View 360-degree cameras with 3D visualization
Cross Assist 2.0, warning of cars and cyclists when pulling out of blind intersections
Up to seven airbags, including a center airbag between the front seats

This is the kind of kit you used to find only in larger, more expensive SUVs.

The EV That Actually Makes Sense

Here’s the part that really matters: in many markets, the Epiq will be priced roughly the same as a gasoline-powered Kamiq.

That’s a big deal.

It means buyers won’t have to choose between affordability and electrification. They can simply pick the powertrain they prefer. For Škoda, it also means the Epiq becomes the gateway drug to its electric lineup—sitting below the Elroq and Enyaq, with the upcoming seven-seat Peaq waiting above.

In a European EV market full of either overpriced crossovers or ultra-cheap compromises, the Škoda Epiq aims straight for the middle—and that’s exactly where the real volume lives.

If Škoda gets the pricing right, this little electric SUV won’t just be another model in the lineup.
It could be the car that finally makes going electric feel… normal.