Skoda Unveils Affordable Epiq Electric SUV at 25,000 Euros

Skoda has unveiled plans for the Epiq, its most affordable electric vehicle to date, targeting budget-conscious buyers in the compact SUV segment with a starting price around 25,000 euros. The Czech automaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, will officially reveal the production model at the Umwelt Arena in Zurich, Switzerland, next month, positioning the Epiq as a direct electric counterpart to its popular petrol-powered Kamiq crossover.

The Epiq measures 4.1 meters in length and draws from Skoda's Modern Solid design language, first shown in a near-production concept at the 2025 Munich motor show. It features a boxy, utilitarian aesthetic reminiscent of the discontinued Yeti model, emphasizing practicality over aggressive styling. Production is slated to begin in Europe in the second half of 2026, with availability in markets like Australia expected in 2027. The vehicle aims to compete with low-cost rivals from Chinese and Korean manufacturers, such as the BYD Atto 2 and Kia EV3, by matching the pricing of internal combustion engine equivalents.

Built on the Volkswagen Group's Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform tailored for compact, front-wheel-drive EVs, the Epiq will...