2026 Skoda Epiq: UK price, 267-mile range and full specs revealed
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
- Price: expected to be £25,000
- Range: Up to 267 miles
- Boot: 475 litres
- Arrives in: Late 2026
Skoda has revealed new pictures and new details about the production Skoda Epiq, a small electric SUV that we’ll be able to buy later this year.
The five-seat Skoda Epiq sits below the Skoda Elroq, which is currently Skoda’s smallest SUV. It promises a battery range of up to 267 miles from the larger of two batteries and Skoda says it’ll be priced at a similar level to its petrol-powered and similarly-sized stablemate, the Skoda Kamiq, which currently costs from £25,520.
The new Skoda Epiq will arrive to take on the likes of the Renault 4, the Citroen e-C3, and the Ford Puma Gen-E. The Peugeot E-2008 and the Vauxhall Mokka Electric will also be rivals, albeit at a much higher price.
2026 Skoda Epiq prices and release date
The new Skoda Epiq is set to be very keenly priced. The company describes it as an entry-level BEV (battery electric vehicle) and has previously said it’ll be priced comparably to the Skoda Kamiq, which would suggest an entry price of around £25,000.
The new Skoda Epiq will have its world premiere later in 2026 and go on sale shortly after that.
2026 Skoda Epiq styling, interior and technology
The new Skoda Epiq was originally intended for launch in 2025 as the first car to use the firm’s first model new design language, called ‘Modern Solid’. The push back to 2026 means that it follow the facelifted Enyaq and new Elroq in sporting the new look that designer Oliver Stefani says represents "the next level of modernity".
The new Skoda Epiq has an SUV look with the now-familiar sculpted bonnet, and a ‘Tech-Deck Face’ grille in glossy black, into which electrical gadgets such as the distance radar and front camera are mounted.
Either side of the Tech-Deck Face are bifunctional T-shaped LED elements, which function both as LED running lights and indicators. The headlamps, which have a cubist-style design, are mounted lower down. LEd headlights are standard and top-spec models get matrix LED units that can maintain full beam without dazzling oncoming drivers.
The rear of the new Skoda Epiq sees the sloping roofline blend into a roof spoiler. There’s a chunky rear bumper and more Skoda lettering in Unique Dark Chrome on the bootlid. The showcar is finished in a matt Cashmere paintwork and a Cosmo grey spoiler.
Overall, the new Skoda Epiq measures 4.1 metres long. This means it will be similar in size to a Ford Puma Gen-E and the clever electric platform means it will be particularly space-efficient.
Inside, the new Skoda Epiq has a more minimalist-style cabin, again following the Modern Solid design theme. Skoda says it is an open plan design, made from durable, practical and sustainable materials. The design focus is on practicality and digital integration.
While UK trims have yet to be confirmed, Skoda has announced three "Design Selections" for the interior that customers can choose from. Studio is the entry-level option, Loft comes in grey or mint-green
In the centre is an open storage compartment and a free-floating centre console as well as wireless mobile phone charging. As is now traditional for Skoda, the cabin is packed with Simply Clever stowage compartments.
In the centre is a freestanding 13-inch touchscreen that's standard across the range. This will offer a comprehensive set of features and is supported by a row of physical buttons lower down. There’s an additional 5.3-inch display for the driver to monitor speed, sat nav instructions and battery level.
The new Skoda Epiq has a big 475-litre boot, expandable to 1344 litres with the back seats folded, which is larger and deeper than is the norm in the market. Like other Skodas, it promises "Simply Clever" details such as bag hooks, cargo elements, fastening hooks and a hidden underfloor compartment. The company says there are nearly 26 litres of additional storage space.
2026 Skoda Epiq electric motor, battery and range
The new Skoda Epiq shares the same mechanical underpinnings used by the forthcoming new Volkswagen ID.Polo, called MEB Entry. Its a front-wheel drive setup with the motor packaged neatly into the front.
Three models have been announced, although UK specification has yet to be confirmed. The Skoda Epiq 35 has a 38.5kWh (37 usable) lithium-ion-phosphate battery with a new 116PS, 267Nm electric motor, with a range of up to 196 miles. The 0-62mph benchmark acceleration test takes 11 seconds exactly.
The Skoda Epiq 40 uses the same battery with the same range but has more power from the motor at 135PS, and can hit 62mph in 9.8 seconds.
The top-spec model so far announced is the Epiq 55, with 211PS, 290Nm of torque and a 0-62mph time of 7.4 seconds. It uses a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with 55kWh (51.7 usable) for a range of up to 267 miles. The move to NMC means the 55kWh battery is the same dimensions as the lower-capacity version.
The new Skoda Epiq will offer reasonably fast DC rapid charging, for top-ups from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes for the Epiq 40 and 23 minutes for the Epiq 55 (the Epiq 35 time has yet to be confirmed).
Skoda has said the Epiq will support the latest bidirectional charging too, so it can feed excess electricity into the customer’s home and other appliances – potentially helping people make money from their domestic energy contracts.
How big is the new Skoda Epiq?
The new Skoda Epiq measures around 4.1 metres long. As a crossover SUV, it will be similar in size and proportions to the Ford Puma.
Why is the new Skoda called Epiq?
The new Skoda Epiq is so named because the firm’s electric cars always start with an ‘e’ and its crossover SUVs always end with a ‘q’.
What is the boot size of the new Skoda Epiq?
The new Skoda Epiq has a remarkably roomy boot capacity of 475 litres, expandable to 1344 litres with the back seats folded. This makes it much larger than cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, which has a 380-litre boot. Clever design and the dedicated EV platform is how the firm’s been able to make it so large.
