2026 Skoda Epiq: Meet the Sub-£25k, 267-mile range baby EV

Phill Tromans
Tue, 19 May 2026

• Price: From £24,950
• Range: Up to 272 miles
• Boot: 475 litres with 25-litre frunk
• On sale: July 2026

Skoda has confirmed UK prices and specs for the new Epiq, its smallest and most affordable electric car yet.

The five-seat electric SUV will sit below the Skoda Elroq in the brand's line-up, which means buyers will have a smaller and cheaper route into one of Skoda's growing number of EVs. Prices will start from as little as £24,950, which means the Epiq undercuts plenty of small electric SUV rivals and is broadly in line with the petrol-powered Skoda Kamiq. It's also expected to qualify for the Electric Car Grant, but that's still to be confirmed. 

The new 2026 Skoda Epiq will be available initially in SE L and Edition trims, both with the larger of two eventual battery options. There will also be a limited-run First Edition model from launch.

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 will start at £24,950 in SE L trim, making it one of the most competitively priced small electric SUVs on the market. That starting figure also gives the Epiq price parity with the Kamiq, as Skoda had previously promised.

The Skoda Epiq Edition trim will cost from £27,700. A First Edition model will also be offered from launch, but the price of that has not yet been confirmed.

Orders open in July 2026 with deliveries soon afterward.

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 new design language, called ‘Modern Solid’. The push back to 2026 means that it follows 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. Aerodynamic tweaks help the Epiq achieve a drag coefficient of 0.275, which should improve efficiency and range.

Overall, the new Skoda Epiq measures 4.1 metres long. This means it's a similar in size to a Ford Puma Gen-E and the clever electric platform means it will be particularly space-efficient.

The UK car will be offered with six paint colours. These include Marble Grey, Timano Green, Platinum White, Pebble Silver, Mystery Black and an exclusive Jasper Red metallic. Standard models get 18-inch alloy wheels, while the First Edition moves up to 20-inch wheels.

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.

There’s a 13-inch central infotainment screen, a five-inch digital driver display and wireless smartphone connectivity. The infotainment system is Android-based and includes access to online services and a dedicated app store. There are also physical controls beneath the touchscreen, which should make the car easier to use on the move than some touchscreen-heavy rivals.

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.

Skoda says the Epiq is its first series-production model to use exclusively animal-free materials, with Techtona replacing leather and textile upholstery made from recycled polyester fibres.

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. There's a 25-litre frunk under the bonnet, and 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+. Its a front-wheel drive setup with the motor packaged neatly into the front.

The UK gets two batteries with two power outputs. The Skoda Epiq 40 uses a 37kWh (net) lithium-ion-phosphate battery and produces 135PS. It is expected to offer a WLTP range of around 190 miles and can hit 62mph in 9.8 seconds.

The top-spec model is the Epiq 55, with 215PS, 290Nm of torque and a 0-62mph time of 7.4 seconds. It uses a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with 55kWh (52 usable) for a range of up to 272 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 at 105kW for top-ups from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes for the Epiq 40 and 23 minutes for the Epiq 55.

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.

2026 Skoda Epiq trim levels

There are two trim levels proper at launch – the Epiq SE L and the Epiq Edition. Both are well equipped.

SE L models come with 18-inch Plover alloy wheels, Loft Grey interior trim, LED headlights and rear lights, wireless Smartlink (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), rear parking sensors, one-zone climate control, keyless start and adaptive cruise control.

The Epiq Edition adds 18-inch Saola alloy wheels, electrically folding and auto-dimming door mirrors, satellite navigation, a rear-view camera, front parking sensors, heated front seats, a heated two-spoke steering wheel, two-zone climate control, wireless phone charging with active cooling, tow bar preparation, drive mode select, keyless entry with walk-away locking, mobile digital key readiness, Travel Assist Plus and bidirectional charging capability.

Safety kit includes Front Assist, Side Assist, Lane Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition systems. Seven airbags are standard, including a centre airbag between the front seats.

There will also be a limited Skoda Epiq First Edition at launch, again based on the 55 power setup and with a number of extra features. There are Navajo Orange highlights on the mirror caps, window trim, wheel covers and bumper elements. It also has a black roof, black roof rails, a First Edition badge and exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the First Edition continues the orange theme with contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel and dashboard, plus orange seat belts. It also gets a three-spoke sports steering wheel, black headlining, sports pedal covers and decorative door sills.