Skoda has revealed a 'show car' version of the new Epiq EV.
While this isn't the official production model yet – due in 2026 – we expect the final version to look essentially unchanged from what you see here.
The front has the slim light units and moustache-like 'grille' found on the Elroq and facelifted Enyaq. However, beneath these, you'll find vertical slats in the lower bumper that – to our eyes – remind us of certain Jeep models.
Similar to other EV-only models like the Kia EV3, Skoda has been able to push the car's axles all the way to the edges of the body. This creates more space between the wheels, giving more interior space within the car's tiny proportions. You'll spot a body-coloured C-pillar that bears the Skoda script and meets up with the contrast black roof – a detail unique to the Epiq over Skoda's other EVs.
It's just 4.1 metres long. That's the same length as a Skoda Fabia and shorter than the petrol-powered Skoda Kamiq the Epiq shares a segment with. Despite those city-friendly dimensions, Skoda claims space for five adults inside, plus a 475-litre boot. That's more cargo space than the Kia EV3 (460 litres) and actually outpaces the larger Skoda Elroq (470 litres).
Skoda hasn't revealed any images of this show car's interior, which suggests that some of the finer details may still change in advance of the car's release. However, we can still get a good idea of what it'll look like from an earlier design study.
The simple, horizontal dashboard with a central infotainment screen is likely to remain mostly unchanged, as will the small driver's screen nestled behind the steering wheel. Skoda notes that physical controls and buttons will remain for key functions, which are easier to use than totally screen-based alternatives.
There's also plenty of textiles used in the cabin, in place of the soft-touch and plastic surfaces common to today's Skodas. This also extends to the seat upholstery as more manufacturers look to branch out from simple cloth and faux-leather options.
New Skoda Epiq battery range
Skoda says the Epiq will travel up to 264 miles on a full charge. That's likely to be from a 56kWh battery pack shared with the new Volkswagen ID. Polo. Like the ID. Polo, we're anticipating a charge rate up to 125kW, which means a 10-80% boost in around 20 minutes. A smaller 38kWh pack will also be offered with a range of roughly 180 miles.
Just as the Volkswagen ID. Polo is getting a hot GTI model with 226hp, it's all but confirmed this powertrain will also be offered on the Epiq, in the form of the Epiq vRS. Most Epiq versions are expected to come with a much more pedestrian powertrain, although they should still have enough power to feel relaxed at speed.
New Skoda Epiq price and release date
Skoda says the Epiq's pricing will be comparable to its petrol-powered Kamiq small SUV. At the time of writing, the Kamiq costs from just under £25,000 in the UK, so we anticipate the Epiq to be priced similarly.
The brand expects to show the final production version of the Epiq in mid-2026. That means you should be able to put one on your drive at some point in late 2026.
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