Skoda’s Epiq journey into the near future with new city EV

Skoda’s Epiq concept

Eddie Cunningham

Skoda has released a concept design (see below) of what its low-price battery electric vehicle will look like.

The Epiq urban crossover will be one of a new generation of compact, city price-driven models rolled out by many marques over the coming months and years.

The car will be unveiled next year and is expected to be available in Ireland by 2026. It is 4.1 metres long, and Skoda promises a roomy interior and up to 490 litres of luggage capacity.

Most importantly it will have a claimed range of more than 400 kilometres. That is a figure most urban dwellers could live with.

Skoda released a new digital ­design study of its most affordable vehicle to show how its model is shaping up.

The Epiq fits Skoda’s naming structure: ‘E’ at the beginning stands for a battery-electric while ‘Q’ at the end identifies it as a member of the SUV family. Epiq is derived from the ancient Greek word “epos”, which stands for “word” or “verse”, but also for “tale” or “poem”.