{"id":1943389,"date":"2026-05-19T13:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1943389"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:13:01","slug":"skodas-epiq-new-ev-is-its-most-affordable-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1943389","title":{"rendered":"Skoda\u2019s Epiq new EV is its most affordable yet"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda-epiq-200.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/skoda\/2026-epiq\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/skoda\/2026-epiq\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Naveed Hussain&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Naveed Hussain is a product writer for CAR magazine and our sister website Parkersu00A0u2013u00A0sharing his expertise in automotive products, car care and motoring ephemera. He works with the product team to put car accessories through their paces to help you make a better buying decision.nnnnA trained engineer and passionate car enthusiast, Naveed spent six years studying at university and graduated with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering. This scientific background means you can count on Naveedu2019s product testing being scrupulously data-driven and impartial.nnnnHe has worked for a variety of specialist publishers, including Hotcars and Autoevolution and joined CAR magazine in 2024. He also runs his own Youtube channel in his spare time.u00A0nnnnNaveedu2019s memorable motoring highlights include chasing the sunlight at John Ou2019Groats when he completed the North Coast 500, taking a car train through the Swiss Alps, and cruising into Las Vegas with the Hangover movie soundtrack playing at the end of an epic road trip.nnnnHis best tip for buying motoring products and accessories? u2018The best way to determine if a product is fit for purpose is by consulting those who have purchased it before you u2013 thatu2019s why product reviews are a goldmine when it comes to deciding. 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\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 14:13<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"in-page-gallery full-width thumbnails-bullets\">\n<ul class=\"carousel\" data-orbit=\"true\" data-options=\"bullets: true; resume_on_mouseout: false; timer: false; variable_height: true; slide_number: false\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda-epiq-200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda\u2019s Epiq new EV is its most affordable yet\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda-epiq-200.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda-epiq-200.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda-epiq-200.jpg, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__4_-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__4_-1.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__4_-1.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__4_-1.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__5_-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__5_-1.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__5_-1.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__5_-1.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__6_-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__6_-1.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__6_-1.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__6_-1.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/skoda_epiq__7_-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x270\/skoda_epiq__7_-1.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x405\/skoda_epiq__7_-1.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1056x594\/skoda_epiq__7_-1.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Skoda Epiq<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/skoda\/epiq\/\" title=\"View all Skoda Epiq Reviews\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-link\"> View all Skoda Epiq Reviews<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba New Skoda Epiq revealed<br \/>\u25ba A first for Skoda: Volkswagen\u2019s new MEB+ platform<br \/>\u25ba The most affordable electric Skoda ever<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Skoda has pulled the covers off its entry-level compact electric SUV, the Epiq. Prices start at \u00a324,950, making it the most affordable Skoda electric car ever. It aims to tempt buyers away from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/volkswagen\/id-polo\/\">Volkswagen ID. Polo<\/a>, ID. Cross and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/cupra\/2026-raval-hatchback\/\">Cupra Raval<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Designed on Volkswagen\u2019s new MEB+ platform, the Epiq aims to offer practical electric mobility with less weight and more efficiency than before. Skoda has confirmed it will offer two battery sizes: a 37kWh unit delivering around 190 miles and a 52kWh unit delivering up to 272 miles. A single electric motor in each version will drive the front wheels, rated at 114 or 135hp in the smaller battery version and 211hp in the other.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Skoda hasn\u2019t specified the 0-60mph times of the two versions, but top speed is around 93mph for the smaller battery variant and around 99mph for the larger battery variant. Instead, Skoda aims to utilise the compact dimensions to create a city-friendly EV that\u2019s practical and efficient.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x0\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" class=\"wp-image-263301\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x0\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x0\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1040x0\/skoda_epiq__1_-1.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Starting with the SE L and Edition trims, Skoda will offer an exclusive First Edition at launch. Prospective buyers can expect a glossy black Tech-Deck face flanked by the new T-shaped lights that Skoda intends to carry forward to future models. There are also O-shaped air inlets on the bumper, which complete the Robocop-meets-Hannibal Lecter look. Six paint options will be available: three metallic and three solid, alongside 18- or 19-inch wheels. The exclusive First Edition gets 20-inch wheels alongside a two-tone paint finish and orange accents throughout the exterior and interior of the car, including the wing-mirror caps and seatbelts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Inside, Skoda aims to continue \u2018Modern Solid\u2019 as the Epiq is the first car to fully adopt the design language. There\u2019s a choice of Loft Grey or Loft Mint textile upholstery produced from recycled polyester fibres and artificial leather with matching stitching \u2013 it\u2019s the first synthetic leather to be completely animal-free in a Skoda. The Suite, which is an option on the Edition trim, contains brown artificial leather and stitching.<\/p>\n<p>The new 13-inch infotainment system features improved graphics and a new home screen. There are personalisation features, such as shortcuts, and the ability to download third-party apps from the app store \u2013 including Spotify, YouTube, and Google Maps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x0\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" class=\"wp-image-263302\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x0\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x0\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1040x0\/skoda_epiq__2_.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Skoda hasn\u2019t held back on the \u2018Simply Clever\u2019 features that we love, so expect the usual handy storage bag for charging cables, an ice scraper, and an umbrella in the door \u2013 how fancy is that? Despite clever packaging and useful storage areas within the cabin, the Epiq has a respectable 475-litre boot with an additional 25 litres in the \u2018frunk.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The Epiq isn\u2019t the only new compact EV to come from the wider Volkswagen group, with notable entrants including the ID. Polo and Cupra Raval. The ID. Polo and Cupra Raval sit at the opposite end of the styling spectrum, while the Epiq offers a balanced design. All three cars feature the same battery sizes and similar range figures. However, the VW and Cupra are priced lower than the Skoda. The Epiq, though, is slightly larger than its rivals, giving buyers more space for their money.<\/p>\n<p>The Epiq 50 \u2013 with the 52kWh battery \u2013 supports DC rapid charging at 105 kW, completing a 10-80% charge in around 24 minutes. The smaller battery version, like in the ID. Polo and Raval, is expected to support 88 or 90 kW to deliver similar charging results. 11 kW AC charging comes as standard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x0\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Skoda Epiq\" class=\"wp-image-263303\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/480x0\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/720x0\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263246\/1040x0\/skoda_epiq__3_.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Starting at \u00a324,950, the base SE L version is the most affordable EV from the Czech brand, priced similarly to the petrol Kamiq. The Edition trim starts at \u00a327,700 and adds satellite navigation, a rear-view camera, heated seats and steering wheel, and bi-directional charging capabilities. Prospective buyers can expect to place orders in July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Would the Skoda\u2019s practical design and useful \u2018Simply Clever\u2019 features tempt you away from the Volkswagen and Cupra?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/naveed-hussain\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/202939\/120x120\/naveed_hussain.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/naveed-hussain\/\">Naveed Hussain<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Product writer<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">One of CAR magazine&#8217;s expert product testers and a fully qualified mechanical engineer to boot<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column show-for-xlarge-up xlarge-2 xlarge-pull-10\">\n<figure class=\"author-info clearfix\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/naveed-hussain\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/202939\/85x85\/naveed_hussain.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"author-name\">\n\t\t\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/naveed-hussain\/\">Naveed Hussain<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"author-quote\">One of CAR magazine&#8217;s expert product testers and a fully qualified mechanical engineer to boot<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column xlarge-10 xlarge-push-2 disqus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"commentsExpander\" 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