Skoda’s new compact electric crossover, the Epiq, carries a 475-liter luggage compartment — more than the 470 liters found in the brand’s larger Elroq, Tek.no reported in its test of the car. With the 40/60-split rear seats folded, the cargo volume grows to 1,344 liters, plus a 25-liter front trunk for charging cables.
The Epiq measures 4,171 millimeters long, 1,798 wide and 1,581 tall, placing it in a growing segment of small urban EVs alongside the Volvo EX30, Renault 4 E-Tech, Kia EV2 and Volkswagen’s upcoming ID.Polo and ID.Cross. Prices start at 292,300 Norwegian kroner, depending on battery size and equipment; the tested Selection 55 Launch Edition cost 373,700 kroner.
Two Battery Sizes, Up to 440 Kilometers of Range
Skoda offers the Epiq with two battery packs: a 37 kWh unit and a larger 51.7 kWh battery. The manufacturer claims a WLTP range of up to 440 kilometers and an average consumption of 13.7 kWh per 100 kilometers for the larger-battery version. The car produces 155 kW (211 horsepower), accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 160 km/h.
Real-World Consumption Climbs in Bad Weather
During Tek.no’s fixed test route — 114.1 kilometers from Ytre Enebakk via Ski to Festningen in Halden, plus stretches between Halden, Ørje and Ytre Enebakk — conditions included heavy wind, driving rain and temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius. The onboard computer showed an average consumption of 17.9 kWh per 100 kilometers, with individual legs at 18.2 and 17.4 kWh. At that rate, the test car would manage roughly 290 kilometers rather than the claimed 440, though Tek.no noted the figures were not unrealistic on a dry day.
Fast Charging Matches the Spec Sheet in the Cold
Skoda rates the Epiq’s fast-charging capacity at up to 125–130 kW for the larger battery and around 105 kW for the smaller one, with a 10-to-80 percent charge promised in about 24 minutes. Connected to a 350 kW charger in roughly 5-degree temperatures, the test car charged from 9 to 81 percent in exactly 25 minutes, peaking at 110 kW — figures Tek.no said the car can stand behind.
Physical Controls Enhance Driver Convenience
The interior pairs a large central infotainment screen with a row of physical buttons for climate and fan controls, which Tek.no highlighted as a practical advantage over menu-only systems.
Questions Buyers Are Asking About the Epiq
How much does the Skoda Epiq cost? Prices start at 292,300 kroner for the base version; the tested Selection 55 Launch Edition with the larger battery was priced at 373,700 kroner, according to Tek.no.
How far can it drive on one charge? Skoda claims up to 440 kilometers WLTP with the 51.7 kWh battery, but in Tek.no’s cold, wet test the consumption of 17.9 kWh per 100 km pointed to roughly 290 kilometers.
How fast does it charge? The car accepts up to 125–130 kW on the larger battery and charged from 9 to 81 percent in 25 minutes during Tek.no’s test, close to the promised 24 minutes from 10 to 80 percent.
Whether the Epiq’s combination of sub-300,000-kroner entry pricing and class-leading cargo space will be enough to win buyers from the Volvo EX30 and Kia EV2 remains the open question in a segment where several new compact electric SUVs are arriving at once.
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