Inside the New Skoda Epiq: Specs, Price, and Release Date

The Skoda Epiq is a new compact electric SUV with 441 km of range, 155 kW power, and pricing from roughly $35,500.

Skoda Epiq Shocks The Small EV Market With 441 Km Of Range

The Skoda Epiq just became the cheapest way into the brand’s electric lineup, and it’s not holding much back. It slots below the Elroq as Skoda’s smallest EV, built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ architecture.

That platform is shared with the Volkswagen ID. Polo, the ID. Cross, and the Cupra Raval. All three were designed together to fight the wave of cheap Chinese electric SUVs flooding Europe.

Skoda’s answer is a car that undercuts its own Elroq while still offering a surprisingly large 475-liter trunk, fast charging, and up to 441 km (273 miles) of WLTP-rated range on its top-spec battery.

How Much Does The Skoda Epiq Cost?

Official German pricing opens at €25,900, though Skoda itself describes that figure as more of an introductory teaser than a realistic starting point.

Once the configurator went live, real-world trims started at roughly €32,100, which converts to about $35,500 at current exchange rates.

In the UK, the entry-level SE L 40 trim lists from £27,700, while the range-topping First Edition 55 starts at £31,450. Spanish pricing runs similarly, with the Epiq 55 Urban trim beginning around €33,100.

No US or Canadian launch has been confirmed. Skoda does not currently sell vehicles in North America.

Specs: What’s Under The Skoda Epiq’s Skin?

The Epiq launches with three configurations — the 35, the 40, and the 55 — all sharing a single front-mounted electric motor and front-wheel drive.

Specification	Skoda Epiq 55
Battery	52 kWh NMC
Power	155 kW (211 hp)
Torque	290 Nm
0-60 mph	7.1 seconds
Top speed	99 mph (160 km/h)
Range (WLTP)	441 km / 273 miles
DC fast charge (10-80%)	24 minutes

The entry-level 35 and mid-tier 40 use a smaller 37 kWh LFP battery, delivering 310 km of range regardless of trim. The 35 produces 85 kW, while the 40 steps up to 99 kW, cutting the 0-60 mph sprint from 11 seconds to 9.8 seconds.

Peak DC charging also scales with the lineup: 50 kW on the 35, 90 kW on the 40, and 105 kW on the range-topping 55.

Design And Dimensions

At just 4.17 meters (164.2 inches) long, the Epiq is Skoda’s smallest model apart from the Fabia hatchback. It rides on a 2,601 mm wheelbase and stands 1,581 mm tall.

It’s the first Skoda to fully embrace the brand’s new “Modern Solid” design language, paired with the “Tech Deck Face” front-end treatment shared across the MEB+ family.

The car is manufactured in Navarra, Spain, at the same Volkswagen Group plant that builds the ID. Polo — making it the first Skoda ever produced in Spain.

Cabin Space And Trunk Capacity

Despite its compact footprint, the Epiq’s 475-liter trunk beats the Elroq’s 470 liters and the combustion-powered Kamiq’s 400 liters. Folding the rear seats expands that to 1,345 liters.

A 25-liter front trunk (“frunk”) will arrive later in the production run, adding extra storage up front.

Inside, a 13-inch touchscreen running Skoda’s Android-based infotainment system pairs with a 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Physical shortcut buttons remain for climate functions like defrost and heated rear glass.

How Does The Skoda Epiq Drive?

Early test drives in the Alps praised the Epiq for composed handling and a surprisingly agile character for an electric SUV. Body roll stays minimal even when pushed through corners.

Curb weight ranges from 1,618 to 1,712 kg, relatively light for the segment. A low 0.275 drag coefficient also helps keep wind noise down at highway speeds.

The braking system stood out to reviewers too, borrowing rear disc brakes — a first for a Volkswagen Group EV of this size — which deliver noticeably natural pedal feel.

Bidirectional Charging And Tech Highlights

Edition and First Edition trims add bidirectional charging, letting owners power home appliances or outdoor gear directly from the car’s battery using a separate adapter.

Standard driver-assistance tech across the range includes adaptive cruise control, lane assist, traffic sign recognition, and rear traffic alert. Neither Euro NCAP nor ANCAP has crash-tested the Epiq yet.

FAQ

Is the Skoda Epiq coming to the United States?
No. Skoda does not currently sell cars in the US or Canadian markets, and no launch has been announced.

What is the Skoda Epiq’s real-world range?
The top 55 trim is rated at 441 km (273 miles) WLTP, with real-world testing showing efficiency close to or better than the official 13.7 kWh/100 km figure.

How fast does the Skoda Epiq charge?
The 55 trim charges from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes on a DC fast charger rated up to 105 kW. Lower trims charge more slowly, between 25 and 33 minutes.

What does the Skoda Epiq cost?
Configured pricing starts around €32,100 in Germany (about $35,500), £27,700 in the UK, and roughly €33,100 in Spain, depending on trim and market.

Final Verdict

The Skoda Epiq delivers exactly what the compact EV segment has been missing: real trunk space, quick charging, and a driving experience that doesn’t feel like an economy compromise.

Pricing climbs quickly once you move past the base teaser trim, but even the realistic starting point remains competitive against rivals like the ID. Polo and incoming Chinese SUVs.

For European buyers cross-shopping small electric SUVs, the Epiq is now one of the strongest options on the table — assuming Skoda can keep supply and pricing in check as demand grows.