Overview
- Škoda premiered the Epiq in Zurich on Tuesday as its new entry‑level, fully electric small SUV built on the VW Group's MEB+ front‑wheel‑drive platform.
- The line‑up uses three power grades (Epiq 35, 40 and 55) and two battery chemistries — an LFP pack around 37–38.5 kWh for the lower trims and an NMC pack around 51–55 kWh for the top trim — with the 55 variant offering up to about 440 km WLTP range.
- Škoda has opened orders immediately for the higher‑spec 55‑battery models and a limited Edition Eins, with prices for 55 trims starting at about €32,100 and the advertised base Epiq 35 priced at €25,900 but only becoming orderable around the end of September.
- The Epiq emphasizes everyday practicality with a 475‑litre boot and a 25‑litre frunk, One‑Pedal‑Driving, bidirectional charging (V2L/V2G), 11 kW AC charging and published DC charging times for the larger‑battery variants.
- Positioned below the Elroq and Enyaq, the Epiq joins VW Group siblings on MEB+ and aims to broaden affordable EV ownership in the price‑sensitive B‑SUV segment, which could shift buying choices for families and city drivers and affect intra‑group sales dynamics.