BrandsSkoda Epiq — The £25,000 Electric SUV With 267 Miles of Range Is Here
AI-generated concept illustration of the 2026 Skoda Epiq — not an official Skoda image. | Rev N Rise
Skoda just made a compelling case for why you don't need to spend £40,000 on an electric SUV. The all-new Epiq starts at around £25,000, delivers 267 miles of WLTP range in top spec, charges at 133kW and carries more boot space than a Renault 4. It is the most affordable Skoda EV ever made — and it arrives at UK dealers before the end of 2026. The affordable electric family SUV just got a very serious new option.
The Skoda Epiq is the Czech brand's smallest and most affordable electric car — a compact 4.1-metre SUV crossover sitting below the Elroq in the Skoda lineup. It is built on the VW Group's MEB+ platform — a front-wheel-drive dedicated electric architecture shared with the Volkswagen ID.Polo, the Cupra Raval and the upcoming VW ID.Cross. Being part of the VW Group's ecosystem means the Epiq benefits from the same engineering rigour, supply chain economics and software development that underpins every VW Group EV — giving it a level of mechanical refinement that its price point might not suggest.
Skoda describes the Epiq as the entry point to its electric range — and it is deliberately positioned to make the switch from a petrol car as financially painless as possible. The starting price of approximately £25,000 matches the petrol-powered Skoda Kamiq almost exactly. That equivalence is intentional. Skoda wants buyers who are ready to consider their first EV to find the Epiq's price tag familiar rather than alarming. At £25,000 for 267 miles of range from a brand with strong reliability credentials, it makes a very compelling case.
The Epiq launches in three variants. The Epiq 35 — the entry model — uses a 38.5kWh LFP battery delivering 196 miles of WLTP range from a 116hp motor. The Epiq 40 uses the same battery but upgrades the motor to 135hp for a quicker 9.8-second 0-62mph time. Both entry variants are designed for urban and suburban daily driving — 196 miles covers the vast majority of weekly use for most drivers.
The range-topper is the Epiq 55 — and this is the one that changes the conversation entirely. A 55kWh NMC battery delivers 267 miles of WLTP range, the motor produces 210 horsepower and the 0-62mph time drops to 7.4 seconds. At £25,000 to approximately £33,000 for the full range, the Epiq 55 offers a range figure that surpasses both the Renault 4 E-Tech (250 miles) and the Ford Puma Gen-E (236 miles) — at a price that undercuts most of its rivals in higher specifications.
The Epiq 55 supports DC fast charging at up to 133kW — a strong number for a car at this price point. At a compatible rapid charger, the 55kWh battery charges from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 23 minutes. All variants support 11kW AC home charging as standard. For a car priced around £25,000 to £33,000, this charging performance is genuinely class-leading — the Renault 4 E-Tech charges at a maximum of 100kW, and the Citroen e-C3 at just 100kW.
The Epiq also features bi-directional charging capability — meaning it can send power back to your home or power external devices. This is a feature typically reserved for significantly more expensive EVs. At £25,000, it is a meaningful differentiator that will appeal to buyers who are thinking about energy costs as well as transport costs.
The Epiq introduces Skoda's Modern Solid design language in its purest form — the first production Skoda to incorporate every element of the new aesthetic that will define the brand for the next decade. The front end is defined by the Tech-Deck Face — a glossy black grille panel that integrates the distance radar, front camera and sensors invisibly into the bodywork. Flanking it are new T-shaped LED daytime running lights — a signature that will appear across all future Skoda models.
The 4.1-metre body has a deliberately SUV-like stance — tall, with squared wheel arches and a high roofline that maximises interior headroom. The aerodynamically optimised wheels range from 17 to 19 inches. At the rear, the T-shaped light signature is echoed in the taillights, giving the Epiq a visual coherence from front to back that feels more premium than its price point. The overall impression is of a car that has been designed with care rather than simply engineered to a cost.
Inside the Epiq, Skoda's signature Simply Clever approach to practicality is in full effect. The boot delivers 475 litres of luggage space — more than the Renault 4's 420 litres and significantly more than the Citroen e-C3's 310 litres. With the rear seats folded, total cargo volume expands to 1,344 litres. More than 26 litres of interior storage compartments — under seats, in door pockets, under the floor — provide the kind of everyday practicality that families actually use.
The dashboard centres on a 13-inch freestanding touchscreen with a 5.3-inch digital driver display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The interior comes in three design themes: Studio (entry), Loft (grey or mint green) and Suite (premium upholstery with ambient lighting). Despite the compact exterior dimensions, rear legroom is described by journalists who have driven prototype versions as genuinely generous — the flat MEB+ floor creating more footwell space than an equivalent petrol-engined Kamiq.
| Body | Compact electric SUV crossover — 4.1 metres |
| Platform | MEB+ — VW Group front-wheel drive |
| Epiq 35 Battery | 38.5 kWh LFP |
| Epiq 40 Battery | 38.5 kWh LFP |
| Epiq 55 Battery | 55 kWh NMC |
| Epiq 35 Output | 116 hp / 267 Nm — 0-62mph: 11.0s |
| Epiq 40 Output | 135 hp / 290 Nm — 0-62mph: 9.8s |
| Epiq 55 Output | 210 hp / 290 Nm — 0-62mph: 7.4s |
| Epiq 35/40 Range | 196 miles WLTP |
| Epiq 55 Range | 267 miles WLTP |
| Max DC Charging | 133 kW (Epiq 55) |
| 10-80% Charge Time | ~23 minutes |
| AC Charging | 11 kW — standard all variants |
| Bi-directional Charging | Yes — vehicle-to-load |
| Boot Space | 475 litres / 1,344 litres seats folded |
| Interior Storage | 26+ litres — Simply Clever compartments |
| Infotainment | 13-inch touchscreen + 5.3-inch driver display |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto |
| Driver Assist | Travel Assist 3.0 — standard on higher trims |
| Headlights | LED standard — Matrix LED optional |
| Wheels | 17–19 inch |
| Interior Themes | Studio / Loft / Suite |
| UK Starting Price | ~£25,000 |
| UK Top Spec (est.) | ~£33,000 |
| EU Starting Price | ~€25,000 |
| UK Orders | End of 2026 |
| UK Deliveries | Q1 2027 |
| Australia | Confirmed — first non-European market — 2027 |
The Epiq enters one of the most competitive segments in the European EV market — affordable compact electric SUVs priced around £25,000. Its primary rivals are the Renault 4 E-Tech (250 miles range, from £26,995), the Ford Puma Gen-E (236 miles range, from £26,995) and the Citroen e-C3 (198 miles range, from £21,990).
Against this group, the Epiq 55 wins on range — 267 miles versus 250 miles for the Renault 4 and 236 miles for the Puma Gen-E. It wins on boot space — 475 litres versus the Renault 4's 420 litres. And it wins on charging speed — 133kW versus the Renault 4's 100kW. The only rival that significantly undercuts it on price is the Citroen e-C3 — but at 198 miles of range and 100kW charging, the Epiq's 267-mile, 133kW Epiq 55 is a meaningfully more capable car for a modest additional outlay.
The Epiq is not just a European story. Skoda confirmed in August 2025 that Australia will be the first non-European market to receive the Epiq — arriving in 2027. For Australian buyers who have been watching the affordable EV market develop in Europe without access to many of the best options, the Epiq's arrival is significant. A 267-mile range compact electric SUV from a VW Group brand at a £25,000 equivalent price point addresses a gap in the Australian market that no current EV quite fills.
The Skoda Epiq starts at approximately £25,000 in the UK — matching the petrol Kamiq almost exactly. The range is expected to top out at around £33,000 for the fully specified Epiq 55 with Suite interior and Matrix LED headlights. UK order books open at the end of 2026, with first customer deliveries in early 2027. The Epiq goes on sale in European markets in Q3 2026.
"Skoda is making electromobility even more accessible with the Epiq — combining attractive design, generous space and affordability to appeal to entirely new customer groups."
— Klaus Zellmer, CEO, Skoda AutoThe Skoda Epiq makes a compelling case at every price point. At £25,000 for the entry Epiq 35, it is an accessible first EV with real-world range and VW Group reliability. At around £30,000 for the Epiq 55, it offers 267 miles of WLTP range, 133kW charging, 475 litres of boot space and 210 horsepower — at a price where the Renault 4 and Ford Puma Gen-E cannot match it on any of those metrics simultaneously. The Epiq is not the most exciting electric car you can buy. It is not trying to be. It is trying to be the best-value electric family SUV in Europe — and on the evidence available, it has an extremely strong argument.