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Skoda Peaq Is the Brand's Largest Seven‑Seat Electric Flagship

The model marks Škoda's move upmarket by using an enlarged MEB architecture to deliver a premium cabin, multiple powertrains, rapid DC charging, flexible three‑row packaging.

Overview

  • Škoda has unveiled the Peaq as its new flagship and its most expensive model to date with a reported UK starting price of £51,980.
  • The Peaq stretches the Volkswagen Group's MEB architecture to about 4.9 metres long and 1.7 metres high to provide roomy second and third rows and detailed cargo flexibility.
  • Škoda will offer multiple variants, reported as Peaq 60, Peaq 90 and Peaq 90x, spanning single‑motor rear‑drive and dual‑motor all‑wheel‑drive layouts with battery sizes around 63–91 kWh and claimed long ranges.
  • The car supports DC fast charging at up to about 199 kW for a 10–80% charge in roughly 28 minutes and has a low drag coefficient of about 0.25 to help extend range.
  • Škoda positions the Peaq above the Enyaq to compete with larger electric SUVs such as the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, with regional pricing and exact launch dates to be confirmed and likely to reshape Škoda's appeal to families seeking a more premium EV.