The covers have been taken off the all-new all-electric Skoda Epiq
The world has finally been shown the brand new full electric Skoda Epiq via Skoda's livestream earlier today. The car will sit below the current range as a compact SUV as it is smaller than the Skoda Elroq. As an entry point to Skoda's electric range it does not skimp on features and passenger space.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda, said: “The Epiq is our most approachable step into electric mobility – compact, confident, unmistakably Skoda, and designed to deliver exceptional value for money. It sets a clear benchmark for what an entry-level electric model should be: clean, purposeful design, intuitive user experience, and genuine everyday value. As our first series-production model to fully adopt the Modern Solid design language, the Epiq brings technologies from higher vehicle segments into an accessible package. Developed as part of the Brand Group Core’s Electric Urban Car Family, it shows how shared development can create a highly attractive offer in a highly competitive segment, while further strengthening the Skoda brand.”
The Epiq begins Skoda's full adoption of the brand new Modern Solid design language. Showing off a chunky yet clean look with glossy black Tech-Deck Face and T-Shaped light signature which the rest of the models will soon adopt. It also features a generous 475-litre boot and a 25-litre front trunk (frunk) under the bonnet that is perfect for charging cables so they are no longer lost amongst everything you throw in the back.
In the UK, there will be two battery versions and two power outputs. The Epiq 40 uses a 37kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery and is expected to deliver a maximum claimed range of around 190 miles. It produces 133bhp.
The Epiq 55 gets a larger 52kWh battery using nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry and stretches the range to as much as 272 miles. It produces 208bhp, which matches the output of the pre-production car I drove. In that early car, performance felt brisk enough rather than dramatic, with smooth responses and the easy feel buyers expect from a small EV.
Other countries also get a lower-powered 114bhp version using the smaller battery, but the UK line-up confirmed so far centres on the Epiq 40 and Epiq 55. Top speed is up to 93mph for the lower-powered versions and 99mph for the Epiq 55.
The Epiq 55 has a peak charging rate of 105kW, while both battery versions can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in under 25 minutes. All cars get 11kW AC charging as standard for home use.
Currently the prices are quoted to start from £24,950 for the Skoda Epiq SE L 40. That would feature 18-inch Plover alloy wheels, Loft Grey interior trim, LED headlights with daytime running lights, LED rear lights, manually folding door mirrors, the 13-inch infotainment screen, five-inch digital cockpit, wireless Smartlink, rear parking sensors, one-zone climate control, keyless start and adaptive cruise control. The SE L is also available with the larger battery, badged 55, for £27,700.
Step up to the Epiq Edition 40, from £27,700, and the kit list grows with 18-inch Saola alloy wheels, electrically folding and auto-dimming door mirrors with boarding spots and floor projection, satellite navigation, a rear-view camera, front parking sensors, heated front seats, a heated two-spoke steering wheel, two-zone climate control, wireless phone charging with active cooling, tow bar preparation, drive mode select, keyless entry with walk-away locking, mobile digital key readiness, Travel Assist Plus and bidirectional charging. An Edition 55 will cost £30,450.
A limited £31,450 First Edition will also be offered from launch, based on the more powerful Epiq 55. It gets Navajo Orange details on the mirror caps, window trim, wheel covers and bumper openings, along with a black roof, black roof rails, a First Edition badge and exclusive 20-inch wheels. Inside, it gets orange stitching, orange seat belts, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, black headlining, sports pedal covers and decorative door sills.
