Skoda Epiq Electric SUV unveiled, offers claimed range of 440km
Skoda has officially unveiled it’s latest electric SUV offering- the Epiq Eletric SUV. The latest Skoda electric car comes with a claimed range of 440km.
Skoda has officially unveiled it’s latest electric SUV offering- the Epiq Eletric SUV. The latest Skoda electric car offers a claimed range of 440km. The Skoda Epiq is said to be the most affordable electric SUV yet.
The electric compact SUV is based on the new-generation MEB+ platform and uses the brand’s new ‘Modern Solid’ design language, which makes it the first production Skoda model to use it.
Design, features
The new Skoda SUV features features a new fascia that sports gloss black Tech Deck Face in place of a conventional grille. The fascia is surrounded by new slim T-shaped LED lighting elements.
The Skoda Epiq features aerodynamic wheels that is capable of achieving a drag coefficient of 0.275. Apart from this, it also gets active cooling shutters, roof spoiler elements, air curtain channels, and an extensively optimised underbody to improve efficiency.
In terms of dimensions, the Epiq measures 4,171mm in length, 1,798mm in width, and 1,581mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,601mm. Depending on the variant, the SUV rides on 17-inch to 19-inch alloy wheels. It offers a big boot space of 475-litre along with an additional 25-litre front storage compartment.
Skoda claimed that the cabin uses recycled and animal-free materials throughout. For example, the upholstery is made entirely from recycled polyester fibres. Depending on the trim, buyers can opt for multiple interior themes, ambient lighting, and Techtona leather alternative finishes.
Inside the cabin, the electric SUV features a 13-inch Android-based infotainment touchscreen with Google Maps, YouTube, and Spotify integration. It has also got wireless phone charging, panoramic sunroof, Canton sound system, connected car technology, and digital key functionality.
Safety features on the car include seven airbags as standard along with ADAS features such as Front Assist, Lane Assist, Side Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and optional Travel Assist 3.0 with traffic light response and remote parking functions.
Powertrain options
The Epiq comes in two battery pack options and three power outputs. The entry-level Epiq 35 engine option comes with a 38.5kWh battery pack that produces 114bhp and 267Nm, while the Epiq 40 variant with the 38.5kWh battery develops 133bhp and 267Nm. Both the variants are claimed to offer a driving range of around 310km and a top speed of 150kmph.
The range-topping Epiq 55 (55kWh) is powered by a front-mounted electric engine that churns out 208bhp and 290Nm. It offers a claimed range of around 440km and supports DC fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 24 minutes. The SUV is said to be capable of offering top speed of 160kmph.
It has got a one pedal driving functionality in B mode, that allows the driver to accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal while maximising regenerative braking efficiency.
