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Launch timing firms for Skoda Epiq and Peaq
SKODA’S Epiq and Peaq electric SUV models are both slated for an Australian arrival during 2027 according to the brand’s Australian head of marketing and product Kieran Merrigan.
First unveiled as a concept car in March 2024, the Skoda Epiq small battery electric SUV is scheduled for an official unveiling sometime in mid-2026.
Riding on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ electric vehicle platform, the Epiq will share its underpinnings with the incoming Volkswagen ID.Cross compact SUV and the ID.Polo and Cupra Raval hatchback models.
Measuring 4171mm long, 1798mm wide, 1581mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 2601mm, the Epiq is smaller in most if not all dimensions than other compact electric SUV models such as the Leapmotor B10, BYD Atto 2, Hyundai Kona Electric, and the Kia EV3.
While Australian specifications are yet to be officially confirmed, preliminary specifications quoted by Skoda overseas suggest that three electric powertrain options will be available for the Epiq.
The Epiq 35 will be powered by a front-mounted electric motor – producing 85kW and 267Nm – sourcing electricity from a 38.5/37.0 (gross/net) capacity LFP battery. This is good for a 0-100km/h time of 11.0 seconds and claimed total driving range of 315km.
Stepping up to the Epiq 40, power increases to 99kW while torque remains the same. Its 0-100km/h dash drops to 9.8 seconds, while its driving range remains unchanged at 315km.
Finally, the Epiq 55 will be equipped with a 55/51.7 (gross/net) capacity LFP battery. Power and torque is pushed to 155kW and 290Nm while its total driving range is stretched to 430km.
Within Skoda’s range, it will likely slot in below the larger Elroq, priced from $47,990 before on-road costs.
When Skoda first unveiled the concept, the brand said the production version would cost around €25,000 ($A40,680). However, Skoda Australia’s previous managing director, Michael Irmer told Australian media in April 2024 that the entry-level Epiq sold in Australia would likely be of higher specification than Europe’s base model.
Joining the Epiq in Skoda’s electric stable will be the Peaq, a large, three-row, seven seater, riding on the same MEB platform as its smaller Enyaq and Elroq siblings.
The Peaq was first previewed as the Vision 7S concept car in 2022. Initial speculations suggested the new model may be badged as the Eviatiq before Skoda confirmed the model’s real name in January of this year.
Official specifications are yet to be confirmed, but the Vision 7S concept car was equipped with an 89kWh battery – supporting 200kW charging – good for a claimed driving range of 600km on the WLTP cycle.
The Vision 7S measured 5016mm long, 1940mm wide, 1888mm tall with a wheelbase of 3075mm which should this be replicated by the Peaq, would make the production car similar in size to the Hyundai Ioniq and the Volvo EX90, both of which it will likely compete against in the electric, seven-seat SUV space.
Last year, GoAuto reported that the Epiq was slated for arrival in either late 2026 or early the following year and would be followed by the Vision 7S some time in 2027.
Now it seems that – while timing is still under negotiation – both models will arrive on Australian shores during 2027.
“We’ve got two cars coming out in Europe later this year. For us, both of these models are in our plans,” said Mr Merrigan.
“Our plan is that (we’ll have) both of these models at some point during 2027.”
The Epiq and the Peaq will join the Enyaq and Elroq electric SUVs in Skoda’s existing BEV stable in Australia.
So far in 2026, the Enyaq leads Skoda’s electric vehicle charge in Australian sales, with 84 examples sold as of the end of February while the smaller Elroq posted 71 sales. Combined, this accounts for 22.4 per cent of the brand’s local volume this year.
In 2025, 382 Enyaq examples were sold locally, while the Elroq – launched in Australia in September – recorded 253 vehicles sold. All up, sales from both models made up 13.2 per cent of Skoda sales in Australia last year.