► New Skoda Epiq revealed
► A first for Skoda: Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform
► The most affordable electric Skoda ever
Skoda has pulled the covers off its entry-level compact electric SUV, the Epiq. Prices start at £24,950, making it the most affordable Skoda electric car ever. It aims to tempt buyers away from the Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Cross and the Cupra Raval.
Designed on Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform, the Epiq aims to offer practical electric mobility with less weight and more efficiency than before. Skoda has confirmed it will offer two battery sizes: a 37kWh unit delivering around 190 miles and a 52kWh unit delivering up to 272 miles. A single electric motor in each version will drive the front wheels, rated at 112 or 133bhp in the smaller battery version and 208bhp in the other.
Skoda hasn’t specified the 0-60mph times of the two versions, but top speed is around 93mph for the smaller battery variant and around 99mph for the larger battery variant. Instead, Skoda aims to utilise the compact dimensions to create a city-friendly EV that’s practical and efficient.
Skoda hasn’t held back on the ‘Simply Clever’ features that we love, so expect the usual handy storage bag for charging cables, an ice scraper, and an umbrella in the door – how fancy is that? Despite clever packaging and useful storage areas within the cabin, the Epiq has a respectable 475-litre boot with an additional 25 litres in the ‘frunk.’
The Epiq isn’t the only new compact EV to come from the wider Volkswagen group, with notable entrants including the ID. Polo and Cupra Raval. The ID. Polo and Cupra Raval sit at the opposite end of the styling spectrum, while the Epiq offers a balanced design. All three cars feature the same battery sizes and similar range figures. However, the VW and Cupra are priced lower than the Skoda. The Epiq, though, is slightly larger than its rivals, giving buyers more space for their money.
The Epiq 50 – with the 52kWh battery – supports DC rapid charging at 105 kW, completing a 10-80% charge in around 24 minutes. The smaller battery version, like in the ID. Polo and Raval, is expected to support 88 or 90 kW to deliver similar charging results. 11 kW AC charging comes as standard.
Starting at £24,950, the base SE L version is the most affordable EV from the Czech brand, priced similarly to the petrol Kamiq. The Edition trim starts at £27,700 and adds satellite navigation, a rear-view camera, heated seats and steering wheel, and bi-directional charging capabilities. Prospective buyers can expect to place orders in July 2026.
Would the Skoda’s practical design and useful ‘Simply Clever’ features tempt you away from the Volkswagen and Cupra?