Skoda Epiq: the first electric SUV manufactured in Spain
When a brand that started out making bicycles begins producing electric cars in Spain, you know it won’t be just anything. Skoda has done it again and has presented its new urban electric SUV that will be fully manufactured at the Volkswagen plant in Navarra. But this is not just any SUV.
Although the Czech brand is the second best-selling in Europe, it now takes a step further with the Epiq, a model that promises to revolutionize the urban electric SUV segment in terms of price, range, and design. And yes, it is set to be a bestseller on the old continent.
Skoda Epiq, an urban electric SUV made in Spain
The Epiq is the first Skoda car manufactured in Spain, specifically at the Volkswagen Group plant located in Navarra. This new bet shares its platform with the new Volkswagen ID. Cross, arriving this fall, and is part of a family of small electric vehicles that also includes the Cupra Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo, both made in Martorell.
With a compact size of 4.17 meters long, 1.8 wide, and 1.58 high, the Skoda Epiq fits into the popular B-SUV segment, which accounts for nearly 20% of sales in Spain. But don’t be fooled by its size: it offers a surprisingly spacious interior and a trunk of 475 liters, one of the largest in the category, plus a small 25-liter 'frunk' under the hood.
Versions and range
The new Epiq comes with three power versions: 116, 135, and 211 HP. The first two, Epiq 35 and Epiq 40, feature lithium iron phosphate batteries of 37 kWh, providing a range of up to 310 km on the combined WLTP cycle and over 400 km in urban use.
But the most powerful, the Epiq 55 with 211 HP and a top speed of 160 km/h, is equipped with a 51.7 kWh battery that grants up to 440 km of range on the mixed cycle and nearly 600 km in the city. Now that’s a car that knows how to do the math.
Design and technology
The Skoda Epiq debuts the Modern Solid design language with a new T-shaped light signature that will mark the future SUVs of the Czech brand. Additionally, the dashboard is dominated by a 13-inch central screen with an Android-based infotainment system, allowing broad customization and access to online services.
Regarding safety, it incorporates a comprehensive set of driver assistance systems, many of them standard, which is not very common in this segment.
Prices and availability
The top-range Epiq 55 version can now be reserved, starting at an official price of 31,350 euros, but with discounts, financing, and Auto+ Plan aid, it drops to 22,800 euros. The Epiq 35 and Epiq 40 versions will arrive later with prices around 25,000 euros, which can be reduced to less than 18,000 euros.
This price positioning makes the Epiq the most affordable electric model in the Skoda lineup, which so far included the Enyaq and the Elroq, both with good sales figures in the EU.
Basic comparison of versions
| Version | Power (HP) | Battery (kWh) | WLTP Range (km) | Top Speed (km/h) | Price (with aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiq 35 | 116 | 37 | 310 | 150 | Under €18,000 |
| Epiq 40 | 135 | 37 | 310 | 150 | Under €18,000 |
| Epiq 55 | 211 | 51.7 | 440 | 160 | €22,800 |
Skoda's electric future
After launching the Epiq, Skoda doesn’t stop and is already preparing the Skoda Peaq, a 4.9-meter electric SUV with seating for seven and a range exceeding 600 km. This model will be the new flagship and a key pillar in the Czech brand’s electric strategy, which will double its 100% electric offering with these two SUVs.
Moreover, the Skoda Epiq represents the will of a brand that knows the future is electric but does not want to give up being practical, affordable, and with a touch of style that makes it stand out in every parking lot.
The reality is that the Skoda Epiq arrives to make noise, not only for being the first model manufactured in Spain but also for offering a fully electric urban SUV that combines technology, range, and competitive prices, far from what you would expect from a brand that less than a hundred years ago made bicycles.
