Best new Skoda cars coming soon
Skoda has several brand-new pure-electric cars arriving over the next few years, and here’s what we know about them so far
We recently learned that Skoda’s small and popular petrol-powered cars – the Fabia, Scala and Kamiq – are all going to be sticking around until the end of the decade, due to the slowdown in demand for electric cars. However the much-loved brand still has EVs of various sizes in the pipeline, and it plans to launch a whole raft in the very near future.
Skoda Elroq
We love the Skoda Enyaq, so naturally we’re very excited for the long-awaited follow-up to finally arrive. The new Skoda Elroq shares similar principles and the same platform as its best-selling bigger brother, but has a dash more appeal as a compact electric SUV – giving the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia EV3 something to worry about, especially as the newcomer’s very attractive starting price of £31,500 undercuts both.
The entry-level Elroq comes with a 52kWh battery that provides up to 232 miles of range, while the top-spec version can cover up to 360 miles in one go thanks to a much larger 77kWh powerpack. Of course, there are plenty of Skoda’s signature Simply Clever features onboard, too, such as umbrellas stashed in the doors and a storage net on the underside of the parcel shelf that provides easy access to charging cables. Genius!
“We got to drive the Skoda Elroq for the first time recently, and were immediately impressed by the incredibly comfortable ride and quiet interior. Admittedly, that was on smooth roads in sunny Mallorca, but we’re confident it will prove to be just as relaxing to drive on UK tarmac. While top-spec versions manage to deliver hot hatch levels of pace, even the least expensive model has a decent amount of poke, perfect for everyday driving.” - Ellis Hyde, news reporter
Skoda Epiq
The Skoda Epiq will be an even smaller, even more affordable electric SUV than the Elroq, and is set to launch in 2026. A concept model was unveiled last year, and we understand that the design, including the interior, is pretty close to the production version. Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer described the Epiq to us as “offering a spacious interior within a compact interior, all at an attractive price”. That price, by the way, could be in the region of £22,000.
Skoda all-electric estate
Skoda knows how to make a great estate car, as demonstrated by the Octavia and Superb wagons, so it’s no surprise that the brand is making an electric family wagon too. It’ll measure roughly 4.7 metres long – around the same length as the Octavia Estate – but should provide more interior space thanks to VW’s MEB EV-dedicated platform.
Skoda entry-level EV
If the Elroq and Epiq’s price tags are still a little rich for you, Skoda is also said to be working on a sub-£20,000 electric car that could be with us as early as 2026. It’s expected to be built in India to help bring the cost down, and may use a shortened version of the MEB Entry platform that the Epiq will sit on, as well as the forthcoming Volkswagen ID.2 and Cupra Raval.
Skoda Kodiaq vRS
Of course, it’s not all about EVs at Skoda. The new hot version of our 2024 Large SUV of the Year features the same turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine as the Golf GTI, spitting out 261bhp and 400Nm of torque. It also gets all-wheel drive, so it can hit 62mph in 6.4 seconds, but it’s still a versatile family car, because the new Kodiaq vRS is only available with seven seats. There’s potential for a high-performance Skoda Superb vRS down the road too.
Skoda Vision 7S
Finally, sitting at the top of Skoda’s EV range will be a large seven-seat SUV based on 2022’s Vision 7S concept. It was used to introduce the new Modern Solid design language to the world, including some of the design elements seen on the Elroq. It also featured a unique ‘6+1’ seating layout, but we’re all but certain the road-going model will have a conventional three-row arrangement, allowing it to serve as a zero-emissions alternative to the award-winning Skoda Kodiaq.
Did you know you can sell your car with Auto Express? Get the highest bid from our network of over 5,500 dealers and we'll do the rest. Click here to try Auto Express Sell My Car now...
