Skoda Epiq unveiled as brand’s smallest and most affordable EV

Skoda has revealed the production-spec version of the Epiq, the Czech carmaker’s smallest and most affordable EV to date. The Epiq was first previewed as a concept over two years ago, followed by a closer-to-production-spec version at the 2025 Munich Motor Show. It will be Skoda’s new entry-level EV globally, positioned below the Elroq.

1. Epiq adopts Skoda’s Modern Solid design language
2. 13-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting in feature list
3. 38.5kWh and 55kWh batteries on offer, up to 211hp and 290Nm via front-mounted motor
4. Up to 440km claimed range, 10-80 percent DC fast charging in 24 minutes

Skoda Epiq exterior design

Adopting Skoda’s ‘Modern Solid’ design language, the Epiq does well to balance upright proportions and rounded edges. Up front, the electric SUV gets a ‘SKODA’ wordmark on the bonnet and a blacked-out grille section flanked by slim, angled daytime running lamps (DRLs). The main headlight units (Matrix LED headlights are optionally available) flow downwards from the DRLs into ‘L’ shapes, connected by a black section in the bumper. Lower down, the Epiq has a chunky bumper with eight slats and a silver skid plate.

The Epiq’s side profile sports subtle body cladding, aero-optimised alloy wheels sized from 17 to 19 inches, ‘SKODA’ lettering on the C-pillars, black roof rails and a gently sloping roofline. T-shaped LED tail-lamps take centre stage at the rear end, along with a high-set ‘SKODA’ wordmark, a sizeable roof spoiler and a bumper with a slatted design similar to the one at the front.

As for dimensions, the Epiq has a 2,601mm wheelbase and measures 4,171mm in length, 1,798mm in width and 1,581mm in height. It also has an impressively low drag coefficient of 0.275.

Skoda Epiq interior and features

Inside, the Epiq is available with different colour schemes, such as grey, mint green and brown, depending on the trim level. The dashboard is dominated by a 13-inch Android-based infotainment touchscreen, along with a two-spoke steering wheel and a small digital driver’s display. Thankfully, Skoda has equipped the Epiq’s cabin with a healthy amount of physical controls, specifically under the central AC vents and on the steering wheel. Strips of ambient lighting run across the dashboard and door liners, and there’s also a floating centre console with plenty of storage spaces.

Depending on the spec, the Epiq offers creature comforts such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charging pad, a 10-speaker Canton sound system, vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) functionalities, an ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) suite, 7 airbags, a 360-degree camera and more. Boot space is rated at 475 litres, and the Epiq gets a 25-litre frunk, too.

Skoda Epiq battery and range

The Epiq is underpinned by the same MEB+ platform as the Volkswagen ID Polo and is available with two battery options – 38.5kWh and 55kWh – with front-mounted motors (FWD). Three variants of the Epiq will be on offer: 35, 40 and 55. The 35 and 40 variants, equipped with the 38.5kWh battery, develop 116hp and 135hp, respectively, while the torque is the same 267Nm for both. The top-spec Epiq 55, meanwhile, comes with the 55kWh pack and produces 211hp and 290Nm.

Coming to claimed range figures, Skoda cites 310km for the 38.5kWh battery and 440km for the 55kWh unit. For the larger battery, a 10-80 percent top-up from a DC fast charger is claimed to take about 24 minutes.