Skoda Epiq Review & Prices

The Skoda Epiq is a small electric SUV, which is mechanically similar to the Cupra Raval and Volkswagen ID Polo. It’s stylish, very practical and offers interior space akin to a larger alternative, but on first impressions it could be more comfortable on bumpy roads.

You can think of it as a piece of Ikea furniture, because it looks sleek, it’s affordable to buy and it’s actually more practical than some larger, more expensive alternatives. In fact, the Epiq isn’t just up to par with the Nissan Leaf, Toyota C-HR+ and Kia EV3, but it beats its bigger Elroq sibling for boot space.

It’s pretty much the electric counterpart to the petrol-powered Skoda Kamiq - which is where the ‘iq’ at the end of its name comes from. They look nothing alike, that being said, because where the Kamiq is pretty staid and fuddy-duddy, the Epiq is properly sleek with its slender, wraparound headlights, chunky lower body cladding and neat creases down its sides.

Skoda Epiq: electric range, battery and charging data

Range: 190 - 272 miles
Efficiency: 4.5 - 4.7mi/kWh
Battery size: 37kWh, 52kWh
Max charge speed: 90kW (Epiq 40), 105W (Epiq 55)
Charge time AC: 4h57mins (10-100%, 11kW)
Charge time DC: 24mins (10-80%, 105kW)
Charge port location: Right side, front
Power outputs: 133hp, 208hp

The interior looks great, too, and though it isn’t as retro-cool as the Renault 4 E-Tech, it’s light and airy thanks to the light fabrics and slender dashboard design. The 13.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is crisp and clear, and now features the climate controls on the sides of the screen, rather than as a touch-sensitive slider beneath it.

More physical buttons would be easier still, but it’s an improvement on older Skoda systems nonetheless with shortcuts for the important features, and it’s more user-friendly than a Cupra Raval. What’s most impressive about the Epiq is the interior space and array of storage cubbies inside.

There’s a slot to stand your phone up with a hole at the bottom to plug a charger in, out of the way, as well as big door cubbies and a shelf below the centre console, between the seats. There’s plenty of adjustability in the front seats, and rear headroom in particular is impressive, too. You’ll want the larger Elroq for more legroom in the back, as the Epiq is a little tight when sitting behind a tall driver.

The 475-litre boot is remarkable, because that’s actually five litres larger than the Elroq and 15 litres larger than the Kia EV3, both of which are bigger cars than the Epiq. You also have a 25-litre front boot compartment, which is just about big enough for cable storage.

Range varies from 190 miles to 272 miles, depending on whether you choose the smaller 37kWh battery or the larger 52kWh unit. A Renault 4 sits slap bang in the middle at 250 miles, while the Epiq takes just under 25 minutes to charge from 10-80% at 105kW.

We have yet to review the Epiq in the UK, but on a pre-production test drive in Porto, Portugal, the Epiq was seriously impressive. Hopefully the production car is less jiggly over rough roads and bumps, but with its smooth electric motor, sharp steering and easy-to-judge brakes, the little Skoda makes for a brilliant car to drive.

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Epiq prices start at just under £25,000 in entry-level SE L guise with the ‘40’ small battery fitted, while the larger battery in the ‘55’ model brings that up to almost £28,000. Edition trim level adds £2,700 to the SE L prices, while the limited-run First Edition model costs from £31,500 and only comes with the big battery.

For context a Renault 4 starts at just over £27,000 and offers more range than the Epiq 40 SE L, though that price comes down to around £23,500 with the Electric Car Grant factored in.