The affordable electric revolution: Skoda has officially started production of the new Epiq compact SUV

Mladá Boleslav / Pamplona – The Czech car manufacturer has today officially started production of the newest and most affordable electric SUV in its portfolio: the Skoda Epiq. This model promises to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission mobility by offering a competitive combination of price, range and generous space – defining elements of the brand’s philosophy.

The new urban crossover brings to the forefront the brand's freshest design language, called "Modern Solid", and is built on the MEB+ technical architecture, developed by the Volkswagen Group specifically for front-wheel drive models.

Performance adapted for the city and long journeys

The Skoda Epiq is available in three engine versions, tailored to different budgets and driving preferences. Customers can choose from engines that develop 115, 134 or 211 horsepower.

For energy storage, the manufacturer offers two battery options:

• 37.5 kWh battery (LFP technology): Dedicated to entry-level variants, being a stable and ideal solution for daily urban commuting.
• 51.7 kWh battery (NMC technology): Reserved for higher versions, this allows a maximum range of up to 440 kilometers in the WLTP cycle, ensuring the comfort necessary for trips outside the city.

In terms of charging technology, the new model supports DC fast charging (recharging from 10% to 80% in approximately 24 minutes) and benefits from V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) bidirectional charging technology on higher trim levels, transforming the car into a massive source of electricity for other devices.

Made in Spain, alongside popular models from the group

Although designed in the Czech Republic, the new electric SUV is assembled in Spain at the Volkswagen plant in Pamplona. This strategic decision underlines the deep synergy within the German concern.

Note: The Pamplona plant is renowned for its high efficiency, being the place where two other extremely popular models of the German brand are currently produced, both with internal combustion: the Volkswagen T-Cross and Volkswagen Taigo crossovers.

With a length of approximately 4.1 meters, the Skoda Epiq manages to surprise with its practicality. Despite the exterior dimensions specific to the small class, the cabin offers a huge trunk for its segment, with a capacity of 475 liters (which can be expanded to 1,345 liters by folding the seats).

Prices and availability in Romania

The new Skoda Epiq can already be ordered on the Romanian market, instantly becoming a formidable competitor in the budget electric vehicle segment in Eastern Europe.

In our country, the new model has a starting price of 26,438 euros with VAT included (list price, without applying any government eco-bonuses through the Rabla Plus program).

Configurations available on the local market:

Model Version	Trim Level	Engine Power	Battery Capacity	Starting Price (incl. VAT)
Epiq 35	Essence	115 hp	37.5 kWh (LFP)	€26,438
Epiq 40	Essence	134 hp	37.5 kWh (LFP)	€28,260
Epiq 40	Selection	134 hp	37.5 kWh (LFP)	€31,498
Epiq 55	Essence	211 hp	51.7 kWh (NMC)	€33,320
Epiq 55	Selection	211 hp	51.7 kWh (NMC)	€36,558

The first versions that can be physically configured at dealers are the top-of-the-line ones (Epiq 55), with the basic Essence variants to be integrated into local configurators in the immediate future to ensure the most affordable purchase threshold.