The Skoda Epiq is the Czech manufacturer’s smallest and most affordable EV globally, revealed on May 19, 2026. It shares its MEB+ (also called MEB Entry) platform with the Volkswagen ID Polo. It is also Skoda’s first all-electric model with a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration.
It is offered with 38.5kWh and 55kWh battery packs, both of which are paired with a front-axle-mounted electric motor. The Epiq is offered in three power versions: 35, 40 and 55. The 35 version puts out 116hp and 267Nm, the 40 version puts out 135hp and 267Nm, while the 55 version is the most powerful and puts out 211hp and 290Nm.
The 35 and 40 versions have a claimed top speed of 150kph and a claimed range of around 310km, while the higher-spec 55 version has a claimed top speed of 160kph and a claimed range of around 440km. The 55 can be fast-charged from 10-80 percent in 24 minutes with a DC charger. All these versions also support regenerative braking, which slightly recovers the battery from heavy braking or on downhills.
Skoda Epiq rivals
Skoda is yet to confirm whether the Epiq will be launched in India. If at all Skoda plans to bring it to the country, it is likely to happen in 2027. If launched, the Skoda Epiq will rival eSUVs like the Mahindra BE 6, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, Hyundai Creta Electric, and Vinfast VF6.
Key Highlights of the Skoda Epiq
- The Skoda Epiq dimensions are 4,171mm x 1,798mm x 1,581mm (length x width x height), and a wheelbase of 2,601mm
- Wheel sizes range from 17-inch to 19-inch, and it gets disc brakes on both ends
- Offers 475 litres of boot space, and also has a 25-litre frunk (storage space under bonnet)
- It gets a 13-inch central infotainment screen, a 10.24-inch digital driver’s display,
- Other features include a 10-speaker Canton sound system,
- Supports V2L (vehicle-to-load), V2H (vehicle-to-home) and V2G (vehicle-to-grid)
- Skoda will be offering support for a digital key feature later this year via a software update, enabling the EV to be locked and unlocked via a smartphone
- The Skoda Epiq’s safety features include 7 airbags (as standard) and an ADAS suite with features like traffic sign recognition, cross-traffic alert, and lane-keep assist.
Skoda Epiq Interior and Exterior
Skoda Epiq Interior:
- Sustainable materials inside the cabin
- 13-inch central infotainment system
- 10.24-inch digital driver’s display
- Infotainment and AC buttons from VW ID Polo
- 2-spoke steering wheel
Skoda Epiq Exterior:
- First Skoda to embrace ‘Modern Solid’ design language
- Features T-shaped LED DRLs and taillights
- Has sleek, cube-shaped LED headlights
- Front and rear bumpers get an 8-slat design
- Offers 17- to 19-inch alloy wheels
