Skoda Reveals Epiq: A Compact EV Aiming at the Affordable End of the Market
Skoda has introduced the Epiq, a small electric crossover positioned as the brand’s most accessible EV and a key part of Volkswagen Group’s growing low-cost electric lineup. It arrives in the same family of front-wheel-drive EVs as the Volkswagen ID. Polo and Cupra Raval, and while it is not a direct replacement for the discontinued Citigo-e iV, it fills a similar entry-level role.
The Epiq also marks the debut of Skoda’s new “Modern Solid” design language on a production model. The look is simple but distinctive, with T-shaped lighting at the front and rear. At 164.2 inches long, 70.8 inches wide, and 62.2 inches tall, it remains firmly in the compact class, though its 102.4-inch wheelbase helps create more usable interior space thanks to its dedicated EV architecture.
Skoda has avoided some of the more elaborate aerodynamic tricks seen on other electric cars, opting for conventional door handles instead of flush-mounted units. Even so, the Epiq manages an impressive drag coefficient of 0.275, aided by active grille shutters and wheel designs optimized to reduce air resistance.
Inside, the cabin blends familiar controls with modern tech. A 5.3-inch digital display sits ahead of the driver, while a 13-inch central touchscreen handles most infotainment duties. Higher trim levels add ambient lighting and softer materials across the dashboard, door panels, and seats. Cargo space is another strong point: the Epiq offers 16.7 cubic feet of luggage room, expanding to 47.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. A small front compartment is also included for charging cables.
Under the skin, the Epiq is Skoda’s first production model to use the MEB+ platform configured for front-wheel drive. Buyers will be able to choose from three power outputs: 114 hp, 133 hp, or 208 hp. The most powerful version reaches 62 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 110 mph.
Battery choices depend on the motor. The two lower-output versions use a 37-kWh LFP pack, while the top model gets a 51.7-kWh NMC battery. Skoda says the smaller battery should deliver up to 193 miles of range, while the larger one is rated at as much as 273 miles. Charging speeds also differ, with the NMC version supporting up to 125 kW DC charging and the LFP version topping out at 90 kW.
Skoda is not stopping here. Another electric model, the larger three-row Peaq SUV, is set to arrive later and will become the company’s biggest EV to date.
Volkswagen Group is clearly pushing hard into the affordable EV segment, and the Epiq is part of that wider strategy. A Skoda-badged counterpart to the upcoming VW ID. Cross is also planned, while an even smaller and cheaper Volkswagen EV is reportedly due in 2027. Audi, too, is expected to join the effort with a revived A2 as its entry-level electric model.
