Škoda Peaq: Škoda's Biggest Electric SUV Yet Brings 7 Seats, Up to 647 km of Range and a True Lounge on Wheels
Škoda has spent years building some of Europe's most sensible family cars. With the all-new Peaq, it is aiming higher. This is the brand's new electric flagship: a near five-metre SUV with room for up to seven people, the largest battery Škoda has ever fitted, massage seats with leg rests, a Sonos sound system and the ability to power your home or campsite from its battery.
On paper, it looks like a direct answer to the biggest question families still ask about going electric: can a big, practical EV cover long distances without compromise? Below, we break down everything Škoda has officially confirmed about the Peaq, what the numbers really mean in daily life, and where it fits against its main rivals.
Quick answer: what is the Škoda Peaq?
The Škoda Peaq is a fully electric flagship SUV with five or seven seats. It is the largest Škoda ever built, measuring nearly 4.9 metres long with a 2.9-metre wheelbase. It is offered with three powertrains (Peaq 60, Peaq 90 and Peaq 90x), a 63 kWh or 91 kWh battery, and a homologated WLTP range of up to 647 km for the Peaq 90. DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent takes about 28 minutes.
If you followed our first look at the Škoda Peaq when it was revealed in June, this updated guide adds the latest confirmed details, including the record-breaking range run, production status and final equipment highlights.
Why the Škoda Peaq Matters More Than Its Size Suggests
Large three-row electric SUVs have mostly lived in two worlds: premium models with premium prices, or smaller EVs that squeeze in an occasional third row. The Peaq is Škoda's attempt to bring genuine seven-seat practicality and long-distance range to a more mainstream audience.
It also completes a clear electric line-up. The compact Epiq covers city driving, the Elroq and the updated Škoda Enyaq electric SUV handle the heart of the market, and the Peaq now sits on top as the family flagship.
- World premiere: 23 June 2026 in Monnetier-Mornex, France, near Geneva.
- Production: Škoda's main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.
- Demand so far: Škoda reported more than 10,000 orders by early September 2026.
- Platform: Volkswagen Group's MEB electric architecture, reported as the latest MEB+ evolution.
Škoda Peaq Specs at a Glance
Here are the key figures Škoda has published. US-friendly conversions are shown in brackets and are rounded.
| Specification | Škoda Peaq (official data) |
|---|---|
| Body style | Electric SUV, five or seven seats |
| Length / wheelbase | Nearly 4.9 m (about 16 ft) / about 2.9 m |
| Batteries | 63 kWh (Peaq 60) or 91 kWh gross, 86 kWh net (Peaq 90 and 90x) |
| Power outputs | 150 kW (about 201 hp), 210 kW (about 282 hp), 220 kW (about 295 hp) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (Peaq 90x) |
| Best WLTP range | Up to 647 km (about 402 miles), Peaq 90 |
| DC fast charging | 10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes |
| Drag coefficient | 0.249 |
| Boot (5 seats) | 935 litres, up to 2,150 litres with rear seats folded |
| Frunk | 37 litres |
| Bidirectional charging | V2L (vehicle to load) and V2H (vehicle to home) |
Range and Charging: Can a Seven-Seat EV Really End Range Anxiety?
Range is where the Peaq makes its strongest statement. Škoda says the model delivers more than 600 km on a charge, and the Peaq 90 has a homologated WLTP range of up to 647 km. For a vehicle that can carry seven people, that is a headline number.
Three Powertrains, Two Batteries
| Version | Battery | Power | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaq 60 | 63 kWh | 150 kW (204 PS) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Peaq 90 | 91 kWh (86 kWh net) | 210 kW (286 PS) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Peaq 90x | 91 kWh (86 kWh net) | 220 kW (299 PS) | All-wheel drive |
The 91 kWh pack is the highest-capacity battery Škoda has ever put into an electric car. On the all-wheel-drive Peaq 90x, a second electric motor on the front axle adds 80 kW and 162 Nm (about 119 lb-ft) to the front wheels, which Škoda says makes the SUV comfortable on gravel and unpaved roads.
The 936 km Record: Impressive, but Read the Fine Print
In late August 2026, two Škoda employees drove a production Peaq 90 seven-seater from Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic to Zandvoort in the Netherlands without recharging. The car covered 936 km (about 582 miles) at an average of just 9.2 kWh per 100 km, under the supervision of certification body TÜV SÜD. It ran on standard 19-inch wheels with low-rolling-resistance tyres.
"The aim was to demonstrate what the technology can achieve when pushed to its limits. To maximise the range, we selected the most suitable route and, of course, adapted our driving style accordingly." Jakub Krs, responsible for high-voltage battery strategy at Škoda Auto
His co-driver, Marek Jež, Head of the Peaq model series, was equally candid, noting that in everyday use customers are unlikely to drive the car this way.
Treat the 936 km run as proof of efficiency, not as a real-world range promise. What matters for owners is the underlying efficiency and the low 0.249 drag coefficient, which should help on long highway trips. Keep in mind that WLTP figures are typically more optimistic than the EPA ratings US readers are used to, and winter temperatures, high speeds and a full load of passengers will all cut range.
How Fast Does the Peaq Charge?
Škoda quotes a 10 to 80 percent DC fast charge in about 28 minutes. In practical terms, that fits neatly into a coffee and restroom stop on a road trip. The MyŠkoda app and Škoda Connect services also support electric-specific features such as Plug and Charge, Departure Planner and Remote Charging.
How Big Is the Škoda Peaq? Space, Seats and Boot Numbers
As the largest Škoda ever, the Peaq uses its long wheelbase to create what the brand calls a mobile living room. Third-row passengers get genuinely usable space, ISOFIX and Top Tether points make child seats easier to fit, and the five-seat version has the biggest boot in Škoda's current range.
| Configuration | Luggage space | Approx. cubic feet |
|---|---|---|
| 7 seats, all rows in use | 299 litres | 10.6 cu ft |
| 7 seats, third row folded | 890 litres | 31.4 cu ft |
| 7 seats, both rear rows folded | 2,075 litres | 73.3 cu ft |
| 5 seats, rear seats upright | 935 litres | 33.0 cu ft |
| 5 seats, rear seats folded | 2,150 litres | 75.9 cu ft |
| Frunk (under the bonnet) | 37 litres | 1.3 cu ft |
The second row uses a 60:40 split, so you can fold part of the bench for long items and still carry passengers. Useful touches include an electrically operated luggage cover, foldable bag hooks, cargo fasteners and a QR code on the side of the boot that opens a video guide on your phone.
Inside the Peaq: A Lounge That Happens to Have Wheels
Škoda has clearly designed this cabin around comfort first. The dashboard is wide and calm, materials have been carefully chosen, and ambient lighting runs through the interior. Three-zone Climatronic air conditioning with rear controls means each row can set its own temperature, and you can pre-heat or pre-cool the cabin through the MyŠkoda app.
Relax Seats With Massage and Leg Rests
The optional Relax Package is one of the Peaq's most talked-about features. The front seats offer pneumatic massage, adjustable leg rests and integrated headrest pillows. While charging on a long trip, that turns the car into a genuinely comfortable place to wait.
The Largest Panoramic Roof Ever Fitted to a Škoda
The optional panoramic roof uses switchable tinted glass split into nine segments. Through Dynamic Shade Control, you can set it clear, shaded or in an individual pattern using the roof controls or the infotainment screen. It is practical as well as theatrical: rear passengers can block glare while the front stays bright.
Sound by Sonos
The premium audio system, developed with Sonos, uses 16 speakers including a subwoofer and is tuned for an immersive 3D listening experience.
Tech and Connectivity: Smarter Than Your Average Family Car
The Peaq introduces a new Android-based infotainment system on a 13.6-inch vertical touchscreen, paired with a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit. Importantly, Škoda has kept a balance of physical controls, including hot buttons, which many drivers still prefer for everyday functions.
- Augmented-reality head-up display: projects speed and navigation arrows onto the windscreen, overlaid on the real road ahead.
- Laura voice assistant: understands natural speech and can use Online Voice Control and ChatGPT services.
- SmartLink: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for your phone apps.
- Phone Box: backlit Qi2 wireless charging for two phones, with magnetic alignment, cooling and up to 25 W.
- USB-C everywhere: two ports per seat row as standard, plus an optional port by the rear-view mirror for a dash cam.
- Emergency buttons: SOS, info and breakdown call buttons.
For a broader view of how software is reshaping cars, see our analysis of how AI car assistants are taking the wheel.
Bidirectional Charging: Your SUV as a Power Bank
The Peaq introduces bidirectional charging to the Škoda brand, and it supports two modes:
- V2L (vehicle to load): the high-voltage battery powers external devices, such as an e-bike, camping gear or a caravan.
- V2H (vehicle to home): the car can feed electricity back into a compatible home energy system when needed.
V2L is instantly useful for outdoor trips, much like the approach we saw on the Nissan Interstar-e Relax electric campervan with V2L. V2H is more complex: it typically needs a compatible bidirectional wallbox, and rules on feeding power back vary by country and energy supplier. If home backup power is a priority, confirm hardware compatibility and local approval with your dealer before you buy.
Design: The New Face of Škoda's Electric Era
The Peaq brings the latest version of Škoda's Modern Solid design language to production. At the front, the illuminated Tech-Deck Face replaces the traditional grille, framed by Matrix LED headlights with a T-shaped light signature. Flush door handles that retract into the body and aerodynamically optimised wheels complete a clean, confident shape.
At the rear, T-shaped LED tail-lights with animated indicators and bold Škoda lettering echo the front design. The LED Matrix headlights also bring an all-weather lighting function that replaces conventional fog lights.
Škoda Peaq Studio Gallery
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Peaq comes with a comprehensive suite of safety systems. Key highlights confirmed by Škoda include:
- Ten airbags working with the seat belts to protect all occupants.
- Crew Protect Assist, which closes the front windows and tensions the belts if a crash is unavoidable.
- Front Assist with Predictive Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection.
- Side Assist, monitoring vehicles up to 90 m behind or in the blind spot.
- Travel Assist, which can stop and restart the car, keep it in its lane and follow traffic.
- Remote Parking via the MyŠkoda app and Trained Parking for familiar spots such as your driveway.
- Multi-Collision Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition and Rear Traffic Alert.
Optional Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) lets drivers adjust the suspension from Comfort to Sport, while One-pedal driving in B mode can slow the car to a full stop, with regeneration adjustable through the paddles.
The Simply Clever Details You Will Actually Use
Škoda's famous Simply Clever touches are well represented, and several are new to the brand:
- Wet-arm windscreen wipers, a Škoda first, spray washer fluid precisely where it is needed.
- Umbrella in the driver's door, always within reach.
- Folding table in the centre console for a laptop or snack while charging.
- Electric tailgate with Virtual Pedal, opened with a foot movement under the bumper.
- Ice scraper with tyre tread depth gauge, stored inside the tailgate and made from recycled plastic.
- KESSY Advanced keyless entry that locks and unlocks automatically as you walk away or approach.
- Heated steering wheel, heated seats and a heated windscreen for cold mornings.
Peaq Sportline: The Sharper-Looking Flagship
For buyers who want a more dynamic look, the Peaq Sportline is available across all three powertrains. It adds gloss black exterior details, an exclusive two-tone finish with a black roof, standard 20-inch black alloy wheels (21-inch optional), SunSet tinted windows and a sculpted rear diffuser.
Inside, you get a three-spoke heated sports steering wheel with regeneration paddles, electrically adjustable sports seats with memory and heating, contrast white stitching and a black headliner. Optional DCC can be fine-tuned through an Individual mode.
Škoda Peaq Price and Availability
UK order books were scheduled to open in September 2026, and on 2 September Škoda confirmed that the Peaq was already making its way to its first customers.
- United Kingdom: prices start from £51,980 on the road, according to reports of Škoda's UK pricing announcement.
- Europe: pricing varies by country, and reported starting prices differ between sources. Check your local Škoda importer for accurate figures.
- United States: Škoda does not currently sell cars in the US, and no US launch for the Peaq has been announced.
How the Peaq Compares With Its Rivals
The Peaq enters one of the most competitive segments in the EV market. Its main rivals include:
- Hyundai IONIQ 9: a three-row electric SUV with 800V charging. Read our Hyundai IONIQ 9 seven-seat electric SUV guide.
- Kia EV9: the IONIQ 9's corporate cousin, with a boxier design and three rows.
- Mercedes-Benz GLB: a more compact premium seven-seater. See our breakdown of the new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB seven-seat SUV.
- Toyota Highlander EV: an upcoming three-row electric SUV whose launch has slipped, as covered in our report on the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV delay.
The Peaq's strongest cards are its boot space, verified efficiency and generous comfort equipment. Rivals built on 800V architectures may charge faster at peak, so if you regularly take very long highway trips, compare real-world charging curves as well as headline range. For most families who charge at home and take a few long trips a year, the Peaq's balance of space, range and features looks very compelling.
Watch the Škoda Peaq World Premiere
Škoda's official livestream of the Peaq unveiling in France walks through the design, cabin and technology in detail.
World Premiere Photo Gallery
Škoda Peaq Pros and Cons
Pros
- Up to 647 km WLTP range (Peaq 90)
- Huge 935 litre boot in five-seat form
- Genuine seven-seat option with a usable third row
- V2L and V2H bidirectional charging
- Lounge-like comfort with massage and leg rest seats
- Useful Simply Clever features and a 37 litre frunk
Cons
- Only 299 litres of boot space with all seven seats in use
- Many headline features, such as the Relax Package and smart roof, are optional
- Final WLTP figures for every version not listed on Škoda's main model page
- Not available in the United States
Key Takeaways
- The Peaq is Škoda's largest car ever and its new electric flagship.
- Three powertrains: Peaq 60 (63 kWh), Peaq 90 and Peaq 90x (91 kWh).
- Up to 647 km WLTP range and 10 to 80 percent charging in about 28 minutes.
- A production Peaq 90 covered 936 km on one charge under TÜV SÜD supervision.
- Bidirectional charging, AR head-up display, Sonos audio and a nine-segment smart roof set it apart.
- Built in Mladá Boleslav, with more than 10,000 orders reported by September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Škoda Peaq
What is the Škoda Peaq?
The Škoda Peaq is a fully electric flagship SUV with five or seven seats. It is the largest model Škoda has ever built, measuring nearly 4.9 metres long, and it sits above the Enyaq in the brand's electric range.
What is the range of the Škoda Peaq?
The Peaq 90 has a homologated WLTP range of up to 647 km (about 402 miles). Škoda says the line-up offers more than 600 km of range. Real-world range will vary with speed, temperature and load.
How fast does the Škoda Peaq charge?
Škoda states that DC fast charging takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes.
How big is the Škoda Peaq boot?
The five-seat Peaq offers 935 litres, rising to 2,150 litres with the rear seats folded. The seven-seater provides 299 litres with all seats up, 890 litres with the third row folded and 2,075 litres with both rear rows folded. There is also a 37-litre frunk.
How much does the Škoda Peaq cost?
In the UK, the Peaq starts from £51,980 on the road. Prices in other markets vary, so check your local Škoda importer for confirmed pricing.
Does the Škoda Peaq have bidirectional charging?
Yes. The Peaq supports V2L, which powers external devices such as e-bikes or camping gear, and V2H, which can feed electricity back to a compatible home energy system.
Is the Škoda Peaq sold in the United States?
No. Škoda does not currently sell cars in the US, and no American launch of the Peaq has been announced.
Where is the Škoda Peaq built?
The Peaq is built at Škoda's main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.
Final Verdict: Škoda Has Built Its Most Ambitious Family Car Yet
The Škoda Peaq takes everything that made the brand popular with families (space, practicality and clever details) and scales it up for the electric age. Strong verified efficiency, a the biggest boot in Škoda's current line-up (in five-seat form), genuine seven-seat flexibility and features like bidirectional charging and massage seats make it far more than an electric Kodiaq.
It is not flawless: the seven-seat boot is tight with every seat in use, and several showpiece features cost extra. But for European families ready to leave combustion behind without giving up long trips, the Peaq looks like one of the most complete electric SUVs of 2026.
What Do You Think of the Peaq?
Would you choose the Škoda Peaq over the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or Kia EV9? Share your view in the comments below, and explore more of our latest electric vehicle news and reviews to compare your options.
Sources and References
- Škoda Auto: official Škoda Peaq model page
- Škoda Storyboard: 936 km without recharging press release (2 September 2026)
- Škoda Storyboard: Peaq interior concept and world premiere details (18 June 2026)
- The Independent via AOL: Škoda Peaq UK pricing report
Specifications, equipment and prices are based on information published by Škoda Auto and may vary by market. Images: Škoda Auto.
