Skoda Electric Future plans just gained two crucial chapters. The Epiq and Peaq bookend the Elroq and Enyaq, bringing a daring new design language and serious technology. Confidence, as the Czech brand clearly believes, is the foundation of its electric ambitions.
Skoda Electric Future Hits Entry-Level Price
The Epiq becomes the new entry point to Skoda’s battery lineup, starting at less than £25,000. On paper, that near price parity with petrol rivals changes the conversation. Built on the flat-floor MEB+ platform, it still comfortably seats five adults, and its 475-litre boot ranks among the largest in its class. Meanwhile, the affordable EV race is heating up, much like the value push behind Mahindra’s 2027 UK launch.
Two battery options arrive, a 37kWh and a 52kWh pack, with up to 272 miles of WLTP range. Fast charging takes under 25 minutes. Motor outputs of 135PS and 211PS send power to the front wheels, a first for an electric Skoda. Acceleration stays punchy, with 0-62mph in as little as 7.1 seconds.
Peaq Goes Big With Seven Seats
Skoda’s largest car ever, the Peaq, measures nearly 4.9 metres in length. Its wheelbase of nearly 3.0 metres delivers generous legroom for all seven occupants. With every seat in use, boot space still stands at 299 litres. Folding the rear seats creates 890 litres, while a full fold yields a van-like
Julian Hayes
Future Mobility & Technology Editor at Auto News Magazine. Covering the next frontier of electric powertrains, 800V architectures, solid-state battery chemistry, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
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