Škoda Auto expands electric SUV lineup with Epiq Sportline

Škoda Auto has introduced the Sportline trim for its Epiq electric SUV, a compact model built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ front-wheel-drive platform. The Sportline variant emphasizes design and enhanced equipment, featuring 19-inch alloy wheels, black exterior accents, a backlit front grille, and Matrix-LED headlights.

In the Czech market, the Epiq 40 Sportline, equipped with a 38.5 kWh battery and a 99 kW motor, is priced starting at 849,000 CZK. The more powerful Epiq 55 Sportline, which utilizes a 55 kWh battery and delivers 155 kW, starts at 969,000 CZK. The Epiq 55 offers a driving range of up to 430 kilometers, with fast-charging capabilities allowing a 10% to 80% charge in approximately 24 minutes.

Additional equipment packages are available, including the Tech package for advanced connectivity and the Premium package, which adds a Canton audio system and a panoramic camera system. The Epiq series also includes lower-tier Essence and Selection trims, with the entry-level Epiq 35 starting at 619,000 CZK.