Škoda’s New EV Will Likely Be Its Most Expensive Yet
Škoda is preparing to launch the Peaq, a large family SUV based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, which will likely be one of the brand’s most expensive electric vehicles yet. The vehicle, expected to be around 16 feet 5 inches long and available in a seven-seat configuration, closely resembles the Vision 7S concept but with a more refined design, omitting rugged bumper elements seen on the Epiq.
Škoda, based in Mladá Boleslav, is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the upcoming Peaq, a large family SUV targeting the premium end of its market. The vehicle will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s proven but aging MEB platform, similar to models like the ID.Buzz van, and is expected to be one of the brand’s most expensive EVs yet. The Peaq will measure approximately 16 feet 5 inches long and will offer a seven-seat configuration, positioning it as a spacious alternative for families. While technical details such as battery size, performance, and pricing remain undisclosed, leaks suggest it will likely feature an 89-kWh battery, comparable to the ID.Buzz and ID.7 models. The SUV’s design will draw heavily from Škoda’s Vision 7S concept, unveiled in 2022, but with a more minimalist and elegant approach, omitting the rugged bumper elements seen on the smaller Epiq. Early sketches and camouflaged prototypes indicate the final design will retain the angular minimalism of Škoda’s current language but scale it up for a larger vehicle. Unlike the Vision 7S concept, the production Peaq will not include rear doors that open in the opposite direction or a futuristic interior with a center-tunnel seat. The automaker has not yet confirmed exact specifications, but the SUV is expected to debut soon with technology similar to Škoda’s existing EV models, such as the Enyaq and Elroq. Škoda’s push into higher-priced EVs contrasts with its traditional budget-focused branding. While competitors like Volkswagen prepare entry-level models like the ID.Every1, Škoda is focusing on a premium SUV segment. The Peaq’s launch follows the success of its smaller EVs, including the Elroq, which is currently Europe’s best-selling electric car, and the upcoming Epiq, a more affordable model priced around $30,000. The new SUV will compete with other large electric vehicles in the market, though Škoda has not disclosed pricing or features. The brand’s strategy appears to balance affordability with premium offerings, leveraging the MEB platform’s capabilities to deliver a high-end electric family vehicle.
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