Škoda has detailed the all-electric Epiq crossover, a compact SUV built on the MEB+ platform with a frunk, bidirectional charging and more than 440km of range.
Škoda has released details of the Epiq, a new all-electric compact SUV crossover designed to bring EV ownership to a wider audience. The car sits on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive, and Škoda is positioning it as both a city-friendly runabout and a genuinely usable family car.
It’s a familiar Škoda pitch: practicality first, styling second, but rarely dull because of it. The Epiq follows that formula closely, and the spec sheet backs it up.
Compact Shape, Generous Practicality
Styled around Škoda’s “Modern Solid” design language, the Epiq seats five and offers 475 litres of boot space, plus a 25-litre front storage compartment under the bonnet. Škoda also lists 28.1 litres of additional interior storage spread throughout the cabin.
Active air shutters hide beneath the front bumper, opening only when the battery genuinely needs cooling airflow. It’s a small aerodynamic detail, but one that adds up over a full charge cycle.
Power and Range Options
Škoda will offer the Epiq with three power outputs: 85kW, 99kW and 155kW, paired with two battery options of 38.5kWh or 55kWh gross capacity. WLTP range extends beyond 440km on the larger battery, with combined energy consumption rated at 13.0 to 13.1kWh/100km depending on specification.
Those numbers put the Epiq in familiar territory for the compact EV segment rather than chasing outright range figures. Sensible, if not headline-grabbing.
Smart Access and Bidirectional Charging
Notably, the Epiq drops the physical key altogether, relying on a smartphone for access instead. Inside, Škoda has used animal-free materials throughout and retained its familiar “Simply Clever” touches, including a door-mounted umbrella, an integrated ice scraper and bottle holders built into the rear doors.
More significant is the bidirectional charging capability built into the car’s electrical architecture. Beyond fast charging, owners can draw power back out of the battery to run external devices, whether that’s an e-bike, camping gear or household appliances during an outage. It’s a feature increasingly common among newer EV platforms, and a genuinely useful one for anyone who’s ever needed power in the middle of nowhere.
Driver Assistance and Infotainment
The Epiq gets an Android-based infotainment system and Škoda’s Travel Assist 3.0 driver assistance package. A tight 10.15-metre turning circle should help it thread through urban traffic and multi-storey car parks with relative ease.
Škoda hasn’t confirmed pricing or a firm launch date alongside these details. What’s clear, though, is that the Epiq is aimed squarely at buyers who want an EV without the compromises: honest range, real storage, and a few clever tricks that make daily life easier.
