Will Cost the Equivalent of $27.000 , New Skoda Epiq Electric Crossover Concept 2025

The production version will arrive in 2025 and will cost the equivalent of $27,000.

Skoda plans to launch six electric vehicles by 2026, the most affordable of which will be the boldly named Epiq. It is scheduled to go on sale next year with a targeted starting price of €25,000, or roughly $27,000 at current exchange rates. Touted as “small but epic”, the brand’s entry-level EV will be among the first models to adopt the new “Modern Solid” design language.

At around 4.1 meters (161.4 inches) long, you can consider this an electric alternative to the Kamiq. However, the subcompact Skoda Epiq is likely destined to feature a dedicated EV platform, such as the MEB Entry that the Volkswagen Group has already announced. The architecture was previewed by the German automotive conglomerate with last year’s ID.2all concept. While VW is going the hatchback route, Skoda is also preparing this crossover.

Although it is shorter than the Kamiq we mentioned before, it is much more practical. Cargo capacity of 490 liters (17.3 cubic feet) is more than 20 percent higher thanks to special EV supports, resulting in better packaging. The Czech brand remains tight-lipped on other specs, but says the unspecified battery pack is likely good for a range of 249 miles (400 kilometers) on the WLTP cycle.

The MEB Entry platform is designed for front-wheel drive EVs, while the regular MEB used by the larger Enyaq comes with rear-wheel drive. The more expensive and powerful MEB-based models sold by the VW Group come with AWD by adding a front engine. It is not yet known whether the MEB Entry models will feature a full claw setup at some point.

The Modern Solid design language, in line with Skoda’s marketing jargon, will strengthen the appearance of future models. This Epiq has plastic body cladding around the wheel arches and unpainted sections of the rear bumpers. We also notice a pair of stylish roof rails, illuminated rear badge and slim lights at both ends.

The charging port is mounted on the front fender instead of the rear as in the Enyaq. There’s a discontinuous light bar running across the wide grille, as well as contrasting orange accents inside and out. Overall, the Epiq appears to be a near-production prototype, as it’s unlikely to change much until 2025. Skoda calls this a design study rather than a concept.

Before the Epiq arrives in 2025, the larger Elroq compact crossover will be officially unveiled with an electric-only setup later this year. These two will be joined by the new generation Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe in 2026. Along with an EV-flavored Octavia-like wagon, there’s also a large three-row SUV previewed by the non-combustion engine Vision 7S.

Source:https://www.motor1.com/news/712518/skoda-epiq-concept-debut/