Škoda Epiq
Compact electric SUV · 4W · Launched 2027
≈ £19,050
₹20.00 L (Indian market price)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
400 km
Battery
56 kWh
Top speed
150 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
211 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
Skoda's compact electric SUV. Below Elroq in lineup. Sister to VW ID.2. launch tentative — pricing aggressive for VW Group entry.
Best for
European-brand-curious buyers wanting compact EV from Skoda
Pros & cons
+Pros
- VW Group MEB engineering
- Skoda Simply Clever practicality
- Aggressive pricing planned
- European safety standards
−Cons
- Not yet on sale
- Skoda EV service network nascent
- Range modest for the price
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Škoda in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Not yet globally
Reported in earlier models — Škoda has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — Škoda has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — Škoda has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — Škoda has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Škoda Epiq in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 249 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 56 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 25 min (125kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Škoda Epiq is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Škoda Epiq for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Škoda Epiq is rated at 249 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 56 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 56 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 25 min (125kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 211 bhp |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1700 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Boot space | 490 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The Škoda Epiq scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: European-brand-curious buyers wanting compact EV from Skoda. Key strength: vw group meb engineering. Main consideration: not yet on sale.
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