Škoda Epiq is the new entry point to Škoda’s all-electric range: a compact city SUV crossover designed to combine a relatively small footprint with the practicality, storage and straightforward usability the brand is known for. It is also the first production Škoda to fully adopt the Modern Solid design language.
This is the finished New Auto Drive Epiq page, replacing the earlier test version. It is based on the current September 2026 Škoda press kit and separates the photo set into exterior, interior, powertrain, safety, connectivity and First Edition sections instead of placing one large undifferentiated gallery at the end.
Key point
The Epiq combines front-wheel drive on the MEB+ electric platform with three power outputs, two battery sizes, up to 440 km of range and a 475-litre boot. Its compact dimensions make it city-friendly, while features such as bidirectional charging, one-pedal driving and up to 1,200 kg of braked towing capacity give it unusually broad everyday capability for a small electric SUV.
Škoda Epiq at a glance
| Type | Compact electric city SUV crossover |
| Platform | MEB+ |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Power variants | 85 kW / 99 kW / 155 kW |
| Battery options | 37 kWh net LFP / 52 kWh net NMC |
| Maximum torque | 267 Nm / 290 Nm |
| Maximum range | Up to 440 km |
| DC 10–80% | 23–24 minutes, depending on version |
| AC charging | 11 kW standard |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Boot | 475 litres |
| Frunk | 25 litres, introduced later in production |
| Length | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,581 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm |
| Drag coefficient | 0.275 |
| Maximum braked towing | Up to 1,200 kg on Epiq 55 |
The Epiq in the real world
The opening official photography shows the Epiq as a complete car rather than only as a collection of design details. These images are placed first because they give the clearest impression of the car’s stance, proportions and road presence before the article moves into the more technical sections.
Exterior design: Modern Solid reaches production
The Epiq is the first Škoda production model to use the full Modern Solid design language. At the front, slim T-shaped lighting frames the glossy black Tech-Deck Face, while vertical openings in the bumper give the car a more upright and functional appearance. The same T-shaped theme is repeated at the rear around the Škoda lettering.
Aerodynamics are a major part of the design work rather than a separate styling exercise. Active cooling shutters, Air Curtain channels, aerodynamic wheel treatments, an optimised underbody, rear diffuser and carefully controlled roofline contribute to a drag coefficient of 0.275.
The Epiq measures 4,171 mm long, 1,798 mm wide and 1,581 mm high, with a 2,601 mm wheelbase. Standard versions use 17- to 19-inch wheels, while the First Edition receives its own 20-inch wheel design.
Exterior gallery
Interior, space and everyday practicality
Inside, the Epiq follows the same clear, functional philosophy. The dashboard is deliberately simple, but the packaging is one of the car’s strongest technical achievements: despite the compact exterior, the boot holds 475 litres and a 25-litre front storage compartment is planned for later production.
Storage extends beyond the main luggage compartments. Škoda quotes more than 28 litres of additional storage around the cabin, while familiar Simply Clever features include the umbrella in the driver’s door, ice scraper, bottle holders, bag hooks and mobile-phone pockets.
The cabin also introduces an increased use of recycled and animal-free materials. Textile upholstery is made from recycled polyester, while Techtona replaces conventional leather in selected areas. Depending on trim, buyers can choose different Design Selections and optional comfort equipment including a panoramic roof and Canton audio.
Battery, powertrain and charging
The Epiq is Škoda’s first battery-electric model on the front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform. The range uses a permanent-magnet synchronous APP 290 motor and is split into three versions: Epiq 35, Epiq 40 and Epiq 55.
Epiq 35 and Epiq 40 use a 38.5 kWh gross / 37 kWh net LFP battery. Outputs are 85 kW and 99 kW respectively, both with 267 Nm and around 310 km of range. The Epiq 55 switches to a 55 kWh gross / 52 kWh net NMC battery and produces 155 kW and 290 Nm, increasing maximum range to 440 km.
| Version | Battery | Power | Torque | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiq 35 | 37 kWh net LFP | 85 kW | 267 Nm | Around 310 km |
| Epiq 40 | 37 kWh net LFP | 99 kW | 267 Nm | Around 310 km |
| Epiq 55 | 52 kWh net NMC | 155 kW | 290 Nm | Up to 440 km |
DC charging from 10 to 80 percent takes about 23 minutes on the Epiq 40 and 24 minutes on the Epiq 55 under suitable conditions, while 11 kW AC charging is standard. Top speed is limited to 160 km/h across the range.
Full one-pedal driving is available in B mode, where releasing the accelerator can bring the car to a complete stop while recovering energy. The Epiq also supports bidirectional charging, including Vehicle-to-Load and, with compatible infrastructure, Vehicle-to-Home.
Safety and driver assistance
The standard assistance package includes Front Assist, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert and Exit Warning, Lane Assist, speed assistance and driver monitoring. Seven airbags, including a centre airbag, are standard.
Optional Travel Assist 3.0 adds more advanced assisted-driving functions, while parking technology can include Top Area View 360°, Intelligent Park Assist, Trained Parking, Remote Parking and Reversing Assist. Crossroad Assist uses additional corner radar sensors to monitor traffic approaching from the side.
Infotainment and connectivity
The centre of the digital experience is a 13-inch Android-based infotainment display with a redesigned home screen, personalisation, online services and access to third-party apps. Google Places search and satellite mapping are integrated into navigation, while the Laura voice assistant can draw on the digital owner’s manual and vehicle information.
The MyŠkoda app provides remote vehicle and charging functions. Digital Key support is also planned, allowing compatible Apple, Google and Samsung devices to lock, unlock and start the Epiq, with sharing for additional users where supported.
Škoda Epiq First Edition
The limited First Edition adds a more distinctive visual treatment to the launch range. It is based on the Epiq 55 powertrain and therefore uses the 155 kW motor and larger battery, but adds orange exterior accents, a two-tone finish, gloss-black roof rails and exclusive 20-inch wheels.
Inside, orange stitching, orange seat belts, a sports steering wheel and First Edition details distinguish it from the regular Selection trim. Its larger wheels reduce the quoted maximum range slightly to up to 430 km, while the 10–80 percent charging time remains about 24 minutes.
Practicality beyond the city
Although Škoda positions the Epiq as a city SUV crossover, the technical package is intended to cover more than urban commuting. Epiq 35 and 40 can tow up to 750 kg, while the Epiq 55 is rated for up to 1,200 kg with a braked trailer. That, combined with the 475-litre boot and optional tow bar, gives the small EV useful flexibility for bikes, small trailers and longer trips.
Overall
The Epiq is significant because it brings Škoda’s electric range into a smaller and more affordable part of the market without stripping out the practical features that define the brand. Its front-wheel-drive MEB+ layout, large boot, fast charging and straightforward cabin make it a different proposition from the larger Elroq and Enyaq, while the new Modern Solid design gives it a clear identity of its own.
Source & photos: Škoda Auto.
Photo credits: Škoda Auto.