The New All-Electric Skoda Epiq

The new Epiq is Skoda’s smallest SUV crossover and the first to launch on the MEB+ platform. It now forms a trio of SUVs from Skoda that includes the Enyaq as the largest SUV with the Elroq taking up the mid-sized spot.

But perhaps more importantly, the Epiq provides clues as to what can be expected from the smaller Volkswagen ID. Polo when that launches later this year.

Skoda have released some very colourful photos of their camouflaged car as well as some specs and stats to flesh out, but looking at the wrap chosen to disguise the Epiq’s lines, Skoda are perhaps trying to attract attention to their exciting new entry-level EV.

Spot the Skoda Epiq in this picture

Headline Info

The the new Epiq will be front wheel drive with a class leading 475 litres of boot space and a range of up to 267 miles on the WLTP test cycle.

Battery Options

As always, the devil is in the detail and three versions and two battery packs will be offered. The Epiq 35 and 40 receive the smaller 38.5 kWh LFP battery pack, good for 195 miles of range. And the Epiq 55 gets the larger NMC battery pack with 55 kWh of capacity, good for 267 miles of range.

There are also differences in power and charging speeds with the 35 rated at 115 hp, the 40 gets 135 hp and the 55 gets a rather more sizzling 210 hp.

Charging

But it’s the charging speeds that really define these versions. All get up to 11 kW AC charging speeds on the Type 2 charging standard, but when it comes to rapid charging, it gets a little complex.

The 35 only gets a 50 kW onboard DC charger, which in 2026 is on the low side. Even the 40 is quite low at 90 kW DC, and with two different charging speeds for the same LFP battery pack, it can be rather confusing to the customer.
But Skoda claims the 10-80% top-up of the 40 will take 28 minutes, so the charging curve is the important factor when adding miles of range. There is no confirmation of rapid charging speeds for the 35 yet, but expect it to be much slower.

The 55 gets a more reasonable 133 kW onboard DC charger meaning a 10-80% rapid charge will take just 23 minutes at the appropriately powered charger.

However, there’s simply a lot of technical information that a potential customer must consider especially if they’re looking to switch from a Kamiq to an Epiq, for example. It will be down to the dealership to clearly explain these differences and ensure the customers needs are met.

Dimensions

The Skoda Epiq is approximately the same size as a Volkswagen T-Cross at 4171 mm in length, and just a little shorter than the petrol Kamiq. It’s a very popular market to target that’s light on small, electric crossover SUV’s, but somewhat saturated with petrol equivalents.
There’s a short bonnet and a seemingly short wheelbase, but as always, Skoda have managed to squeeze in a large boot at 475 litres. There’s no word on front storage yet.

And thanks to its compact proportions, the kerb weight is a very reasonable 1542 kg for the 35 and 40 and just 2 kg more for the 55 despite having a larger battery pack.

The Skoda Epic proportions on display

Interior

There are no pictures of the interior yet, but Skoda is aiming for an uncluttered look and a level of premium feel with ambient lighting.

There will be a 5.3-inch driver’s display and a 13-inch central display as standard across the range for accesing navigation, infotainment and functions and settings.

Three design choices are available all “using 100% recylced PES for the seat textiles”.
Studio is the entry level. This is followed by the Loft, available in shades of grey or mint green with a new embossed pattern and a Techtona synthetic leather that spreads to the dashboard and door panels as an option.
The top-spec version, called Suite, receives Suedia and Techtona embossed upholstery in Tabora brown that is also on the dashboard and door panels.

The Loft and Suite receive ambient lighting as standard.

Lights

All Skoda Epic’s come with LED headlights as standard with a new T-shaped light signature defining it among Skoda’s range.

The top spec version will receive LED Matrix headlights for optimum low and high beam.
Comprised of 12 segments of lighting to ensure that high beam masks oncoming traffic in just the right place, the Epic Suite will continue to illuminate around the oncoming traffic in all weather conditions whilst not blinding the driver ahead.

The Skoda Epic’s Lights

Availability and Price

Due to be unveiled in the first half of 2026 without it’s colourful Smarties wrap, it should go on sale shortly after adding a much needed smaller EV option to the market. There’s no word on prices yet, but expect it to cost from around £25,000.

Summary

With smaller, more affordable cars reaching forecourts, Skoda is expanding its electric car line-up that will undoubtedly appeal to more customers looking to replace their petrol or diesel cars with an electric alternative.

And its this lower cost point where manufacturers will be able to sell more vehicles meeting the ever demanding requirements for the ZEV mandate.
Skoda have timed the launch of the Epiq well and this looks like a promising new electric car to enter the market.
It’s now up to Skoda and their dealers to ensure the customer understands the differences between the 35, 40 and 55 clearly.

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Graeme Cobb is a lifelong car enthusiast with a passion for writing about cars, EVs, industry updates and more.

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