Skoda has released the first technical details of its fully electric Epiq, which the brand will unveil in the first half of 2026. The compact electric vehicle will be offered by Skoda in three variants, with power outputs ranging from 85 to 155 kW.
The new Skoda Epiq will be available with two versions of the APP290 electric motor, offered in three power levels and paired with two battery packs. The Epiq 35 delivers 85 kW, while the Epiq 40 offers 99 kW. Both variants are equipped with an LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery with a total capacity of 38.5 kWh.
The range-topping Epiq 55 provides 155 kW of power and a 55-kWh battery with NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) chemistry. All three Skoda Epiq variants support AC charging at 11 kW, while DC charging is available at up to 50, 90, and 133 kW, depending on the variant.
Skoda has not yet specified the charging time for the 50 kW option, but for the 90 kW option, the LFP battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in 28 minutes. The NMC battery achieves this in 23 minutes.
Skoda, the Czech Volkswagen Group brand, unveiled a near-production concept of the Epiq at the IAA Mobility in September 2025 as an SUV counterpart to the VW ID. Cross, which was also presented at the event. However, the first small electric vehicles to debut within the Group will be the Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo.
Three variants soon, an RS model is a possibility
The performance data recently confirmed by Skoda come as no surprise: at the end of last year, VW confirmed the power gradations for the ID. Polo, including 85 and 99 kW versions with the LFP battery and a 155 kW variant with the larger battery.
The ID. Polo also features a 166 kW GTI model as its top variant, which has not yet been announced for the Epiq. Skoda already offers high-performance top models under the ‘RS’ label for the Elroq and Enyaq; it is therefore possible that a Skoda Epiq RS with 166 kW could be introduced later, though this has not yet been confirmed.
MEB+ platform, front-wheel-drive
In all cases, the motor used is the APP290, which was specifically developed for front-wheel-drive models on VW’s MEB+ platform and offers 290 Nm of torque, according to VW’s naming convention. However, Skoda specifies only 267 Nm of torque for the two variants with the smaller battery (35 and 40).
Furthermore, the LFP variants of the Epiq have a top speed of 150 kph, while the Epiq 55 reaches the MEB-typical 160 kph. The 85 kW base model accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 11.0 seconds, while the more powerful LFP model achieves this in 9.8 seconds.
The Epiq 55 is significantly faster, reaching 100 kph in 7.4 seconds. Interestingly, despite the different battery technologies, all Epiq models weigh roughly the same: the LFP model has a kerb weight (including driver) of 1,542 kg, making it two kilograms lighter than the NMC model at 1,544 kg.
The WLTP range has been established at 315 km for the two small-battery variants and at 430 km for the most powerful version with the larger battery. Preliminary WLTP energy consumption figures show an average of 13 kWh/100 km for the less powerful versions and 13.1 kWh/100 km for the most powerful.
Just under 4.2 m
Skoda has also confirmed the final dimensions of the production model: the Epiq measures 4.17 m in length and shares the same 2.60 m wheelbase as the other small electric vehicles based on the MEB+ platform.
For comparison, the VW ID. Cross concept is one centimeter shorter. The Skoda is also 1.80 m wide and 1.62 m tall. The boot offers a healthy 475 liters of space, which increases to 1,344 liters with the rear seats folded down. Regarding suspension, we have the classic McPherson layout in the front and a space-saving torsion beam in the rear.
Like in the VW ID. Polo, the MEB+ platform, uses advanced active driving aids, such as Travel Assist 3.0, the panoramic camera system Top View, and the radar aid Cross Assist 2.0 when approaching crossings that are difficult to oversee.
“Skoda is making electromobility even more accessible with the Epiq, as it becomes the third model in our growing all-electric portfolio,” says Klaus Zellmer, CEO at Skoda Auto.
“This smart SUV crossover marks a significant expansion of our range, combining attractive design, generous space, and affordability to appeal to entirely new customer groups. With pricing in many markets comparable to the combustion-engine Kamiq, customers gain true freedom of choice in terms of both powertrain and vehicle style.”
The future lines of the Epiq are still disguised under a very flashy paint job, but Chief Designer Oliver Stefani is confident that the newborn will attract the necessary attention: “The Skoda Epiq is a milestone model in the evolution of Skoda’s design. It is the first production model to fully incorporate all elements of the new Modern Solid design language.”
“The minimalist concept shows sophisticated details that enhance the SUV’s appearance, combining distinctive style with practicality. For the first time, a new T‑shaped light signature is used on a Skoda production car and will become the signature lighting feature of other models in the future. The sustainable interior has also been completely redesigned, with clean lines that evoke a feeling of trust and cosiness.”
