Exciting news from Škoda! The company has just shared the initial technical specifications for its eagerly anticipated fully electric model, the Epiq, set to make its debut in the first half of 2026. This compact electric vehicle will be available in three distinct variants, showcasing power outputs that range between 85 and 155 kW, catering to a variety of driving needs.
The Škoda Epiq will be equipped with two configurations of the APP290 electric motor, with each variant paired with two different battery options. For instance, the Epiq 35 delivers a respectable output of 85 kW, while the Epiq 40 steps it up to 99 kW. Both of these models utilize an LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery with a total capacity of 38.5 kWh. On the other hand, the top-of-the-line Epiq 55 boasts a powerful 155 kW and is paired with a larger 55-kWh NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) battery. Each of the Škoda Epiq variants supports AC charging at 11 kW, with DC fast charging capabilities that vary across the models—up to 50, 90, and 133 kW, respectively.
While Škoda has not disclosed the exact charging time for the 50 kW option yet, they have revealed that the 90 kW charging option can take the LFP battery from 10% to 80% in just 28 minutes, whereas the NMC battery achieves this in even less time, clocking in at 23 minutes.
This model's unveiling was teased at the IAA Mobility event in September 2025, where Škoda presented a near-production concept of the Epiq as an SUV counterpart to Volkswagen's ID. Cross, also showcased at the same venue. It's worth noting that the first small electric vehicles to hit the market within the Volkswagen Group will actually be the Cupra Raval and the VW ID. Polo, making the Epiq's launch highly anticipated.
Here's a quick rundown of the Epiq variants:
| Variant | Epiq 35 | Epiq 40 | Epiq 55 |
|-----------|------------|------------|------------|
| Drivetrain| FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 85 kW | 99 kW | 155 kW |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 267 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h)| 11.0 s | 9.8 s | 7.4 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h | 160 km/h |
| WLTP Range | 315 km | 315 km | 430 km |
| Battery (gross/net)| 38.5/37 kWh | 38.5/37 kWh | 55/52 kWh |
| DC Charging Power | 50 kW | 90 kW | 133 kW |
| DC Charging Time | 10-80% – – | 28 min | 23 min |
| Price | – | – | – |
The performance metrics recently confirmed by Škoda align closely with earlier announcements from Volkswagen regarding the ID. Polo, which included similar power gradations of 85 and 99 kW for the LFP batteries, as well as the 155 kW option with the larger battery. Notably, while the ID. Polo features a high-performance 166 kW GTI variant, this option has yet to be revealed for the Epiq. However, Škoda does offer high-performance 'RS' models for the Elroq and Enyaq, leading some to speculate that a 166 kW Epiq RS could eventually be introduced, though this remains unconfirmed.
Škoda's recent disclosures give us deeper insight into the technology behind these upcoming small electric vehicles. In December, Volkswagen had provided figures only for the usable net energy content of the batteries—37 kWh for the LFP variant and 52 kWh for the NMC variant. In contrast, Škoda has now shared the gross figures of 38.5 kWh and 55 kWh, which were previously undisclosed. Furthermore, while VW specified a peak charging power of 90 kW for the LFP battery, Škoda indicates the Epiq 35’s base model supports only 50 kW. Whether this discrepancy extends to the ID. Polo is still unclear. Additionally, there are minor variations in the peak charging capabilities of the larger battery: VW claims 130 kW, while Škoda cites 133 kW. As for range, Škoda has clarified that the Epiq 55 can travel up to 430 kilometers on a single charge, while both LFP variants offer a range of 315 kilometers.
Across all variants, the vehicle is powered by the APP290 motor, specifically designed for front-wheel-drive configurations and providing torque rated at 290 Nm according to VW's naming conventions. However, Škoda lists lower torque values of 267 Nm for the Epiq 35 and Epiq 40 models, which suggests some subtle differences in the performance characteristics. Moreover, the Epiq models featuring LFP batteries have a maximum speed of 150 km/h, while the Epiq 55 reaches the MEB-standard top speed of 160 km/h. The 85 kW entry-level model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds, while the more powerful LFP variant achieves this in a quicker 9.8 seconds—just shy of the ten-second mark. The Epiq 55 impressively speeds to 100 km/h in only 7.4 seconds. Intriguingly, despite utilizing different battery technologies, the weight of all Epiq models remains relatively consistent: the LFP variant weighs in at 1,542 kilograms, making it only two kilograms lighter than the NMC variant, which weighs 1,544 kilograms including the driver.
Škoda has also confirmed the production model's final dimensions: the Epiq spans 4.17 meters in length, sharing a 2.60-meter wheelbase with other small electric vehicles built on the MEB+ platform. In comparison, the VW ID. Cross concept is slightly shorter at 4.16 meters. The Škoda Epiq measures 1.80 meters in width and stands 1.62 meters tall. Its cargo space is generous, offering 475 liters, which expands to a remarkable 1,344 liters when the rear seats are folded down.
