The Škoda Epiq is a battery electric subcompact SUV produced by Škoda Auto since June 2026.
Overview Škoda unveiled the Epiq concept on 15 March 2024. Its design was inspired by the Škoda Vision 7S concept car presented in Prague in November 2022. The production vehicle was unveiled on 19 May 2026.
In August 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. Testing of the Epiq began in June 2025 and was slated to make its debut in 2026.
The Epiq is expected to start at around €25,000. 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.
Powertrain and chassis The Epiq has a front-mounted electric motor producing and bears a 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, and is expected to have a range of with 130 kW DC fast charging also expected to be present on the Epiq.
Unlike other vehicles based on the MEB platform, the Epiq will include twist-beam rear suspension. This will also apply to all other vehicles based on the MEB+ platform.
During eco city drive, Epiq can achieve consumption as low as 10 kWh/100km.
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