Škoda expands electric line-up with budget-friendly Epiq
Škoda Auto has officially unveiled its smallest and most affordable electric vehicle to date, the new Škoda Epiq, during a world premiere in Zurich. The compact crossover represents Škoda’s latest step in its rapid expansion of electric mobility and is designed to attract new customers to the EV market with a relatively affordable price tag, practical interior and modern technology.
The Epiq will enter production in June at the Volkswagen Group plant near Pamplona in northern Spain, with the first customer deliveries expected by the end of the summer. Pre-orders open on Wednesday, when Škoda is also expected to release detailed pricing. Company executives said the starting price should be around 26,000 euros, or approximately 632,000 Czech crowns, making it the cheapest electric model in Škoda’s current portfolio.
At 4,171 millimetres long, the Epiq slots below the Škoda Elroq and Škoda Enyaq in size, but Škoda insists the car still offers generous interior space. The wheelbase measures 2,601 millimetres and the luggage compartment provides 475 litres of cargo capacity, among the largest in its class. An additional 25-litre storage compartment under the front bonnet — known as a frunk — offers space for charging cables or smaller items.
The styling emphasises clean lines and functional simplicity rather than decorative elements. The front features the glossy black “Tech-Deck Face” panel replacing the traditional grille, while T-shaped LED light signatures appear at both the front and rear. Matrix-LED headlights will also be available. Aerodynamic details, including specially shaped bumpers and airflow elements, help the vehicle achieve a drag coefficient of 0.275.
Inside, the Epiq introduces a redesigned dashboard layout with a five-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen based on Android software. Although most functions are controlled digitally, Škoda has retained several physical buttons and a traditional round steering wheel — a quiet acknowledgement that drivers still appreciate controls they can operate without diving into menu labyrinths while navigating city traffic.
The Epiq also includes several of Škoda’s trademark “Simply Clever” features, such as an umbrella hidden in the driver’s door, an ice scraper integrated into the tailgate and dedicated storage for charging cables. A new protective film beneath the door handles helps prevent scratches in everyday use.
Technically, the Epiq is built on the new MEB+ platform developed for smaller electric cars within the Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core division. The same architecture will underpin the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Polo, Volkswagen ID. Cross and Cupra Raval.
Three power versions will be offered. Entry-level Epiq 35 and Epiq 40 models use a lithium-iron-phosphate battery with a usable capacity of 37.5 kilowatt-hours and offer outputs of 85 and 99 kilowatts respectively. Both versions promise a range of up to 310 kilometres. The flagship Epiq 55 uses a larger 51.5 kilowatt-hour nickel-manganese-cobalt battery paired with a 155-kilowatt electric motor and offers a maximum range of up to 440 kilometres.
Fast charging reaches up to 133 kilowatts for the larger battery, allowing the car to recharge from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 24 minutes. The Epiq will also support vehicle-to-load functionality, enabling drivers to power external appliances directly from the car’s battery.
