The covers have been pulled off the smallest Skoda electrical SUV but, with the Czech automaker revealing a near-production model of its Epiq in Munich, Germany – and it guarantees worth parity with equal combustion-powered fashions.
Skoda Australia has instructed CarExpert it anticipates the city-friendly Epiq will likely be added to the native lineup – though arrival timing is but to be finalised – after manufacturing begins subsequent yr, following the reveal of the ultimate showroom model in mid-2026.
In revealing the Epiq, which wears the model’s new ‘Fashionable Stable’ design language, Skoda stated pricing will likely be on par with the similar-sized, petrol-powered Kamiq small SUV.
The Kamiq, a substitute for the Mazda CX-30, Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen T-Roc, is presently supplied in two mannequin grades in Australia, priced at $33,990 and $45,990 earlier than on-road prices.
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Related pricing for the Epiq would see it undercut the Kia EV3’s $47,600 beginning worth, in addition to the Hyundai Kona Electrical’s base worth of $54,000, with a worth doubtlessly nearer to that of the BYD Atto 2 electrical SUV.
The Atto 2 is scheduled to reach in Australia earlier than the top of 2025, with pricing that’s anticipated to be decrease than the bigger BYD Atto 3‘s base worth of $39,990 plus on-roads.
No matter worth comparisons with its rivals, the Epiq is ready to be Skoda’s most cost-effective electrical mannequin when it goes on sale in Europe subsequent yr.
The near-production model proven in Munich can also be the primary Skoda to make use of the automaker’s new ‘Fashionable Stable’ design language each in and out.
All new autos launched by the Czech model going ahead will put on the brand new design theme in and out, together with a yet-to-be-named seven-seat SUV based mostly on the 2022 Imaginative and prescient 7S idea and as a result of be unveiled by the top of 2025.
The brand new look debuted on the outside of the brand new Elroq SUV – launched in Australia this month – however the Epiq is the primary to undertake the styling course solely, together with its inside.
Skoda described cabin as presenting a ‘minimalist’ look. Key options will embody wi-fi smartphone charging and, importantly, bodily buttons for essential features.
It additionally confirmed the Epiq will supply a 475-litre boot – greater than the petrol Kamiq’s 400L – and an electrical driving vary of 425km (WLTP), however didn’t share any extra powertrain particulars.
Skoda Australia will launch an up to date model of its Tesla Mannequin Y-rivalling Enyaq electrical SUV this week, having confirmed a high-performance RS model for native showrooms in 2026.
The native arm hopes a flood of recent fashions, together with the second-generation Kodiaq giant SUV and up to date Octavia RS (each due right here this yr), will assist it stem slowing gross sales over the previous 18 months, after a record-setting lead to 2023.
It’s going to additionally introduce its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) fashions to native showrooms in 2026, together with PHEV powertrains for its seven-seat Kodiaq giant SUV and the Excellent giant sedan/wagon.
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