Skoda is entering Europe's crowded small EV space with the Epiq, a compact electric crossover that will start at roughly £24,950 in the UK and €25,900 in Germany when orders open in late 2026. It's the brand's most affordable EV yet, and it takes direct aim at the Renault 4 and Volkswagen ID.Polo — both cars that also aren't sold here. The Epiq won't reach US dealers; Skoda has no American presence, and no plans to build one.
What the Epiq offers
Built on the MEB+ platform — the same architecture underpinning the VW ID.Polo and Cupra Raval — the Epiq comes in three power variants. The entry-level 35 produces 114 hp (85 kW), the mid-range 40 makes 133 hp (99 kW), and the top-spec 55 puts out 208 hp (155 kW). All three are front-wheel-drive.
Skoda Epiq exterior — the compact EV crossover debuts Skoda's Modern Solid design language.
Two battery options are available. The base models use a 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack rated at roughly 190 miles on the EU's WLTP range-test standard — not EPA. The top 55 variant upgrades to a 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) pack, good for up to 272 miles WLTP. DC fast charging peaks at 50 kW on the entry trim, 90 kW on the mid, and 133 kW on the top — that last figure taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 23 minutes. All trims support 11 kW AC charging, and the Epiq includes Vehicle-to-Load bidirectional charging capability.
At 4,170 mm long (roughly 164 inches), it's noticeably smaller than a Chevy Trax. Cargo space runs from 475 to 1,344 liters (about 17 to 47 cubic feet), competitive for the segment.
Skoda Epiq interior features a 12.9-inch touchscreen alongside physical controls on the steering wheel and console.
Interior: physical buttons make a comeback
The cabin keeps a 5.3-inch digital driver display and a 12.9-inch center touchscreen, but Skoda held onto physical buttons and scroll wheels on the steering wheel, center console, and doors — a deliberate choice as rivals push toward all-touch layouts. Practical touches include an umbrella stored in the door panel and an ice scraper made from recycled materials.
Suspension is MacPherson struts up front with a torsion beam rear — a cost-saving setup common in this price class. Driver-assistance tech includes Travel Assist 3.0, which handles adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and automatic braking at traffic lights.
The US takeaway
The Epiq's price point would translate to roughly $33,000–$35,000 USD — territory where it would compete with the Chevrolet Equinox EV, which starts around $35,000 and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit under IRA Section 30D. Without a US launch, without EPA-rated range numbers, and with no dealer network, the Epiq remains a useful benchmark: proof that MEB+-based EVs can hit mainstream price points. UK orders open July 2026; EU orders follow in September 2026.
