2026 Skoda Epiq revealed: electric Kamiq to offer 264-mile range

On sale 2026 Price from £25,000 (est)

An epic is a long poem in the traditional sense of the word, usually following the heroic acts of a protagonist, but more recently it’s become a colloquial way of saying something is really impressive. Either way, the upcoming Skoda Epiq will certainly have a lot to live up to, especially when you take into account its dinky proportions.

Indeed, the upcoming Epiq will act as the entry point to Skoda’s SUV lineup as its smallest electric model, and as the electric counterpart to the combustion-engined Kamiq. As such, it will sit below the existing Elroq and Enyaq. The Epiq will be underpinned by the same tech that’s set to feature on the Cupra Raval and Volkswagen ID Polo, both of which are due to arrive next year.

Battery capacities for the Epiq haven't yet been confirmed, but the ID Polo can support two different battery options: a 38kWh unit and a 56kWh unit, so the Epiq will likely use the same setups. That will translate to a maximum range of 264 miles – further than a Renault 4, but not quite as far as any version of the Kia EV3.

The Epiq will likely be capable of charging at speeds of up to 125kW. On the ID Polo, those speeds mean a 10-80% top-up of the larger battery can take as little as 20 minutes.

The Epiq will also be capable of bi-directional, or vehicle-to-load, charging, which means you’ll be able to power external devices using the car’s battery.

Power will come from a front-mounted electric motor. No official outputs have yet been confirmed for the Epiq, but the ID Polo will pump out between 180bhp and 223bhp depending on the version you opt for. A sporty vRS variant is likely to spawn as well, giving the Epiq a hefty boost in power.

Outside, the Epiq will feature a rugged slotted section on the lower bumper, alongside T-shaped daytime running lights. It’s shorter and stubbier than the larger Elroq and Enyaq models, with a squared-off rear end, but despite its more compact proportions, the Epiq has 475 litres of boot space – even bigger than the 470 litres of the Elroq. That’s also much larger than electric rivals including the EV3 and R4.

Inside, the Epiq concept featured a large central touchscreen alongside a smaller digital instrument screen located behind a two-spoke steering wheel. A row of buttons underneath the central display provided shortcuts for the most important functions like climate controls and driving assist systems. Plenty of physical buttons could be found on the steering wheel, too, and Skoda has confirmed that those physical controls will make it to production. There will also be a wireless phone charger.

There’ll be room for five passengers, and if it’s anything like Skoda’s other models, it should be super spacious inside with plenty of storage compartments. On the concept version, the boot benefitted from bag hooks and an underfloor compartment.

The Skoda Epiq is due to arrive next year. Prices aren’t yet confirmed, although but they will be in line with the Epiq's combution-engined counterpart, the Kamiq. That car starts at £24,975, which means the Epiq should be cheaper than a Kia EV3, but slightly more expensive than the Hyundai Inster.

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