Practical solutions without unnecessary complexity
En un momento en que Europa redefine su industria del automóvil, Skoda presenta el Epiq, un SUV eléctrico compacto que se fabricará en Navarra, España, junto al Volkswagen ID.Cross. El modelo no es solo un nuevo vehículo: es una declaración sobre dónde se construirá la movilidad del futuro y quién tendrá acceso a ella. Con tres versiones de potencia, carga bidireccional y una filosofía de equipamiento modular, el Epiq aspira a hacer que el coche eléctrico deje de ser una aspiración y se convierta en una elección cotidiana.
- El segmento B-SUV eléctrico es uno de los más disputados de Europa, y Skoda entra en él con un modelo diseñado para competir en precio, autonomía y practicidad al mismo tiempo.
- La producción en la planta de Landaben refuerza el papel de España como nodo estratégico del Grupo Volkswagen en la transición eléctrica, con implicaciones directas para el empleo industrial en Navarra.
- La carga bidireccional —V2G, V2H y V2L— convierte al Epiq en algo más que un medio de transporte: puede devolver energía a la red o alimentar el hogar, cambiando la relación entre el coche y la infraestructura energética.
- La recarga rápida del 10 al 80 % en 24 minutos y una autonomía de hasta 440 km en la versión superior buscan eliminar las dos objeciones más comunes al coche eléctrico: el tiempo de espera y el miedo a quedarse sin batería.
- El sistema de paquetes modulares —Urban, Selection, Convenience, Tech, Travel— permite personalizar el vehículo sin escalar de gama, una estrategia pensada para ampliar el acceso sin sacrificar el margen comercial.
Skoda ha presentado el Epiq, su tercer modelo eléctrico relevante tras el Enyaq y el Elroq, y lo ha hecho con un dato que va más allá del propio vehículo: se fabricará en España, en la planta de Landaben, Navarra, compartiendo línea de producción con el Volkswagen ID.Cross. Para la industria española, esto consolida un papel cada vez más central dentro de la estrategia eléctrica del Grupo Volkswagen en Europa.
El Epiq mide 4,17 metros de largo y se inscribe en el segmento B-SUV con proporciones funcionales y un diseño que Skoda define como Modern Solid: líneas limpias, sin ornamentos superfluos. El maletero ofrece 475 litros, complementados por un compartimento delantero de 25 litros y otros 28 litros distribuidos por el habitáculo. En el interior, una pantalla táctil de 13 pulgadas con Android, compatible con CarPlay y Android Auto, preside un salpicadero deliberadamente despejado.
La gama se articula en dos baterías y tres niveles de potencia, todos con tracción delantera. La batería de 38,5 kWh de química LFP alimenta las versiones de 115 y 135 CV, con una autonomía aproximada de 310 km. La batería de 55 kWh NMC equipa la versión de 210 CV, que alcanza los 440 km y 160 km/h, e incorpora conducción con un solo pedal para maximizar la recuperación de energía. La carga rápida en corriente continua lleva la batería del 10 al 80 % en unos 24 minutos, y el sistema admite carga bidireccional: el coche puede devolver electricidad a la red, al hogar o a dispositivos externos.
En el lanzamiento, Skoda ofrecerá una First Edition sobre la versión Epiq 55, con detalles en naranja y rojo que subrayan su carácter. El resto de la gama se organiza en niveles base y paquetes opcionales —Convenience, Tech, Travel— que permiten al comprador ajustar el equipamiento sin cambiar de modelo. Una arquitectura pensada para que el acceso al eléctrico no dependa de un único presupuesto.
Skoda is bringing a new compact electric SUV to market, and it will be built in Spain. The Epiq, unveiled today, represents the Czech automaker's third major electric model alongside the already-established Enyaq and Elroq. It will roll off the assembly line at Volkswagen's plant in Landaben, Navarra, sharing production space with the Volkswagen ID.Cross and anchoring Spain's growing role as a manufacturing hub for the Volkswagen Group's electric vehicle ambitions.
The Epiq slots into the B-SUV segment with practical dimensions: 4.17 meters long, 1.80 meters wide, and 1.58 meters tall, with a wheelbase of 2.60 meters. The design follows what Skoda calls its Modern Solid philosophy—clean lines, functional proportions, nothing fussy. The trunk holds 475 liters of cargo, with an additional 25-liter compartment tucked under the hood for charging cables and small items, plus another 28 liters scattered through interior storage cubbies. The rear end carries a compact, sturdy appearance, with T-shaped taillights framing the Skoda badge and an aerodynamic spoiler designed to smooth airflow from underneath the vehicle.
Inside, the dashboard is uncluttered. A 13-inch touchscreen running Android handles infotainment, supporting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with digital key functionality arriving later this year. The shift lever sits on a stalk beside the steering wheel, following the Volkswagen Group's current design language. Seats are comfortable with a hint of sportiness. The overall cabin philosophy emphasizes what Skoda calls "Simply Clever"—practical solutions without unnecessary complexity.
The Epiq comes with two battery options and three power levels, all paired with front-wheel drive. The smaller battery holds 38.5 kilowatt-hours using lithium iron phosphate chemistry, while the larger 55 kWh battery uses nickel-manganese-cobalt composition for greater range. The entry-level Epiq 35 produces 115 horsepower from the smaller battery, achieving roughly 310 kilometers of range and a top speed of 150 km/h. The Epiq 40 uses the same battery but delivers 135 horsepower, matching the 310-kilometer range and 150 km/h ceiling. The Epiq 55, equipped with the larger battery and 210 horsepower, stretches to 440 kilometers of range and 160 km/h top speed. This version includes one-pedal driving in maximum regeneration mode, which recovers energy during braking and improves efficiency in city driving and traffic.
Charging is flexible. DC fast charging takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 24 minutes. Standard AC charging comes at 11 kilowatts. More significantly, the Epiq supports bidirectional charging—it can send power back to the grid through V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) or to a home through V2H (Vehicle-to-Home), and it can power external devices via V2L (Vehicle-to-Load), provided the charging station is compatible.
At launch, Skoda will offer a First Edition variant built on the top-tier Epiq 55, featuring distinctive orange stitching on the seats, a three-spoke sports steering wheel with red stitching, a black headliner, sport pedal covers, and decorative door sills. Beyond that, the lineup will branch into multiple trim levels—Urban as the base, Selection adding more features, then Convenience, Tech, and Travel packages that let buyers customize their vehicle without jumping to a higher model tier. This modular approach aims to make electric driving accessible across different budgets and preferences, staying true to Skoda's practical, no-nonsense brand identity.
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The Epiq represents Skoda's third major electric model, anchoring Spain's role as a manufacturing hub for the Volkswagen Group's electric vehicle ambitions.— Skoda's product strategy
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
Why does it matter that this car is built in Spain rather than, say, the Czech Republic or Germany?
Because Spain has become central to the Volkswagen Group's electric strategy. The Landaben plant in Navarra now builds the ID.Cross alongside the Epiq, and down in Martorell near Barcelona, Seat is making the Cupra Raval and VW ID.Polo on the same platform. That's real manufacturing scale and employment.
The battery options seem deliberately different—one uses LFP chemistry, the other NMC. Is that a cost play?
Partly. LFP is cheaper and more durable, better for the budget-conscious buyer who doesn't need maximum range. NMC gives you more kilometers per charge and faster performance. Skoda is letting people choose what they actually need instead of forcing them up the price ladder.
The one-pedal driving feature—is that just a gimmick or does it genuinely change how you drive?
In city traffic and frequent braking, it's genuinely useful. You lift off the accelerator and the car slows itself while recovering energy. Less wear on the brakes, more efficient. It's not revolutionary, but it's the kind of practical feature Skoda seems to understand matters to real drivers.
What about that V2H and V2G capability? Who actually uses that?
Right now, not many people. But it's forward-thinking. If you have a compatible home charger, you can draw power from your car to run the house during peak electricity hours, or sell excess back to the grid. It's infrastructure that doesn't exist yet in most places, but Skoda is building it in so owners aren't locked out when it arrives.
The pricing structure with all those trim packages—is that making it simpler or more confusing?
It's trying to be simpler. Instead of three rigid model tiers, you get a base Urban, then add Convenience, Tech, or Travel packages depending on what you want. It's more flexible than the traditional approach, though whether buyers find it clearer depends on how the dealer explains it.