Smallest electric Skoda not really small
The outline of the Skoda Epiq and that of the Kamiq superimposed on each other.
The Skoda Epiq is 4.17 meters long, 1.80 meters wide, and 1.62 meters high. You can easily compare it with the Kamiq, a crossover with internal combustion engines that Skoda has had in its range for years. And within the Volkswagen Group, it has an equally electric cousin, the Volkswagen ID Cross. Together with the ID Polo and the Cupra Raval, these new compact electric cars are built on the MEB front-wheel-drive platform. Unlike the larger, rear-wheel-drive (or 4WD in the case of two electric motors) models the brands have offered so far, the smaller EVs have their charging port in the nose. It’s located on the right side of the front. In that nose, you’ll also find a frunk in the Epiq. The luggage space at the rear is a generous 475 liters, which is considerable for this segment, and the Epiq thus beats its petrol sibling Kamiq.
‘Hello, we too are coming with an affordable electric car’
The fact that Skoda is already providing us with so much information and even letting us drive despite the launch being far off in 2026 (the three variants of the electric drivetrain will only be available in November) is, of course, all about marketing. The message is: ‘we too are coming with an affordable electric car’. A lot is happening in that area, and the Epiq should start at around €25,000, but that doesn’t apply to the version that will be available first: the powerful Epiq 55.
The Skoda Epiq in an illustration we had made last year based on the concept car.
115, 135 and 210 hp
The 55 in the type designation stands for a gross 55 kWh NMC battery pack. This is coupled with a 210 hp electric motor; the net capacity is 51.7 kWh, meaning the top version of the Epiq will lag behind its important competitor, the Kia EV2, which will even be available with 61 kWh, in terms of battery size. Fast charging for the Epiq 55 can go up to 125 kW, although Skoda even mentioned 133 kW at the presentation. These are all still preliminary figures. The consumption of 13.1 kWh/100 kilometers seems decent, allowing the Epiq 55 to travel 430 kilometers according to WLTP.
Then there are also two versions with a net 37 kWh battery pack. The Epiq 35 and 40 have different power outputs. The lightest delivers 115 hp, making it possible to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds. If you order the Epiq 40, the electric motor delivers 135 hp, and the sprint is completed within 10 seconds. The top speed is 150 km/h, just like the Epiq 35.
310 kilometers of range, not-so-fast fast charging and a bit faster
More important are the consumption figures: 13.0 kWh/100 km for both the Epiq 35 and Epiq 40, which means that under ideal conditions, 310 kilometers of driving on a full battery is possible. If you make many long journeys, perhaps don’t order the Epiq 35: fast charging is limited to a maximum of 50 kW. The Epiq 40 then seems the better option with 90 kW. These two versions will arrive in November 2026; the Epiq 55 will arrive earlier in the autumn. An electric crossover with excellent performance, but this is not yet the promised affordable EV, because with this drivetrain, we estimate a price tag of around €35,000.
The dashboard of the Skoda Epiq concept car.
Lane Change Assist
The production version will feature a range of safety systems, technology also available on larger MEB-EVs. This includes Advanced Adapted Lane Assist, where the Epiq largely performs lane changes itself, as long as you keep your hands lightly on the steering wheel. A 13-inch screen for multimedia control is also standard.
There will be three trim levels in the configurator. Studio is the base, followed by Loft, and the top model is named Suite. In 2027, Skoda will also launch a Sportline. From the Loft trim upwards, the Epiq gets ambient lighting, the upholstery becomes warmer as the level rises, and good news for vegans among us: there will never be animal material in the Epiq.
The definitive Epiq will be unveiled at the end of May 2026.
The concept of the Skoda Epiq; in the camouflaged front bumper of the prototype we drove, you can see the opening. These will house flaps that can open and close.