Škoda Epiq Sportline: Top version with up to 211 horsepower
Škoda has added the Sportline version to the Epiq, featuring black design elements, Matrix LED lighting, and sports seats. Options include 99 kW (135 hp) with a range of over 310 km or 155 kW (211 hp) with a range of up to 440 km, with orders available starting at the end of October.
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With the Epiq, Škoda offers its most affordable electric SUV in its lineup, and now the model series gains a trim level that is likely to sit at the higher end of the price scale. The Sportline version combines several previously optional packages and adds its own design elements. However, there are no changes in terms of powertrain: customers can choose between the familiar performance levels of Epiq 40 and Epiq 55. Škoda has not yet announced prices, but orders are expected to be available in Germany starting at the end of October. According to the manufacturer, the technical specifications are provisional as type approval is still pending.
Powertrain and Battery
Epiq 40
The base version uses a battery with 38.5 kWh gross capacity, of which 37 kWh is usable. The electric motor delivers 99 kW (135 hp) and provides a maximum torque of 267 Nm. Škoda claims a range of over 310 kilometers. The manufacturer does not provide an acceleration figure for this variant.
Epiq 55
The more powerful version features a larger battery with 55 kWh gross capacity and 52 kWh net capacity. Power increases to 155 kW (211 hp), and torque rises to 290 Nm. The Epiq 55 is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. According to Škoda, its range reaches up to 440 kilometers. Both variants have their power limited at 160 km/h.
Charging times
Škoda does not provide specific figures for the maximum DC charging power in the announcement, only citing charging times. The Epiq 40 is said to take 23 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, while the Epiq 55 requires 24 minutes. When converted to usable energy content, this results in an average charging power of just under 70 kW for the smaller battery and around 90 kW for the larger battery throughout the charging window. The manufacturer notes that the actual charging speed depends on factors such as battery temperature, charge level, and the specific charging station. No information is provided regarding AC charging.
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Exterior and Lighting
The Sportline is visually distinguished primarily by its glossy black elements: the trim strips, roof rail, and mirror housings are black, while the front and rear bumpers are painted in the vehicle’s color. As the only Epiq variant, the Sportline is available with a black-painted contrast roof, though this comes at an additional cost. Standardly, the vehicle is equipped with black 19-inch alloy wheels, with 20-inch wheels available as an option. Both wheel designs are exclusive to the Sportline.
The standard equipment also includes T-shaped matrix LED headlights, LED taillights, and a illuminated light strip on the front that Škoda calls the “Tech-Deck-Face.” This feature makes its debut in the Epiq series with the Sportline.
Interior and Features
Škoda uses black as the main color inside. The electrically adjustable sports seats are covered in microfiber, a material also used on the armrests, door trims, and dashboard. The heated three-spoke steering wheel features a Sportline emblem and includes switches to adjust the level of regenerative braking. Additional features include pedals with a stainless steel appearance, a black roof canopy, ambient lighting, decorative door sills, and a phone box that charges smartphones inductively at up to 15 W.
The factory setup also includes the Comfort and Technology packages from the Selection equipment line, as well as the Light & Sight package. This equips the vehicle with features such as heated front seats, a 2-zone automatic climate control, an automatically dimming rearview mirror, tinted rear windows, front parking sensors, the KESSY keyless entry system, a digital vehicle key, and a rearview camera.
The Travel package is also standard in Germany. It includes Travel Assist 3.0, a proactive passenger protection system with rear collision detection, a navigation system, and a three-year subscription to the Škoda Connect Premium online services. The Premium package is available at an additional cost and includes a 360-degree camera, a Canton sound system with ten speakers, a 25-liter glovebox, as well as functions for remote and assisted parking along with a reverse assist system.
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