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Skoda Previews Epiq, Its Most Affordable Electric SUV, Ahead of 2026 Launch

The small SUV advances VW Group’s plan to lower EV costs by using shared small-car architecture.

Overview

  • Skoda unveiled the near-production Epiq show car at a Volkswagen Group event tied to the Munich motor show.
  • UK pricing is targeted for the mid-£20,000s, positioning the model among the least expensive electric SUVs.
  • Skoda claims a usable range of up to about 264 miles on a single charge, with final powertrain details to follow.
  • Production is planned for 2026 at Volkswagen’s Navarra plant in Spain, with UK sales expected toward the end of 2026.
  • The Epiq is reported to share the VW Group’s small EV platform with the ID.2 and Cupra Raval, and it packages five seats and a 475-litre boot in a 4.1m footprint.