The Skoda Epiq is Europe’s compact electric SUV.

Skoda has prioritized practicality with its new Epiq small electric crossover. While it shares mechanical components with the Volkswagen ID. Polo and Cupra Raval, its taller and boxier design emphasizes its practical focus.

The Epiq resembles a smaller version of Skoda’s larger electric crossovers, the Elroq and Enyaq, featuring a familiar design language and elements inspired by the 7S concept, such as the vertical strakes on the lower bumper. In press images, the Epiq appears larger than its actual size due to the lack of other vehicles for scale.

Measuring 164.2 inches (4,171 mm) in length—equivalent to a Fiat 600e—it stands slightly taller at 62.2 inches (1,581 mm). Skoda claims the Epiq offers "ample space for passengers and luggage," featuring a 16.77 cu-ft (475-liter) trunk, 0.9 cu-ft (25 liters) of frunk space, and an additional 1 cu-ft (28 liters) split between the glovebox and central armrest compartment.

The Skoda Epiq is constructed on the MEB+ platform, the budget-friendly front-wheel drive version of the MEB architecture found in the electric Polo and Raval. It provides a 38.5-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery with a usable capacity of 37.5 kWh as standard, with an optional higher-capacity 55-kWh nickel manganese cobalt pack offering 51.5 kWh of usable capacity. Skoda anticipates a range of 192 miles (310 km) on WLTP with the LFP pack, while the longer-range version should achieve 273 miles (440 km) on a single charge.

Charging speed varies by battery pack and vehicle version. The base Epiq 35 has a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 50 kilowatts, requiring 33 minutes to charge from 10-80%. The mid-tier Epiq 40 can charge at 90 kW, reducing this time to 25 minutes, while the top-tier Epiq 55 offers 105 kW, needing just 24 minutes.

The entry-level 35 model boasts 114 horsepower and takes 11 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h). The 40 increases power to 133 hp, cutting the time by over a second, while the 55, with 208 hp, accelerates much faster at 7.1 seconds.

Only single-motor, front-wheel-drive versions are available since the platform is not configured for all-wheel drive.

Standard features include a 13-inch infotainment display with an Android-based operating system, 17-inch wheels (upgradable to 20 inches), and a center airbag between the front seats. Optional features include Travel Assist 3.0, which can respond to traffic signals and stop the vehicle when necessary, as well as automatic parking.

In Europe, you can order a Skoda Epiq starting at €32,100, likely for a well-equipped First Edition model. The base model, featuring the lowest power and smallest battery, is estimated to cost around €26,000.