Skoda has taken the wraps off its new flagship electric SUV, the Peaq. Positioned at the top of the brand’s EV line-up, the three-row electric SUV is set to rival premium family-focused electric models such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Volvo EX90 in global markets.
Skoda Peaq : Design and dimensions
Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ electric vehicle platform, the Peaq measures 4,874 mm in length, 1,867 mm in width and 1,664 mm in height, while its wheelbase stands at 2,965 mm. It provides a 299-litre boot with all seats in place. Folding the third row expands luggage capacity to 935 litres, while an additional 37-litre front trunk adds extra storage space. The Peaq follows Skoda’s latest Modern Solid design philosophy. Up front, the SUV features a gloss-black closed-off ‘Tech Deck’ panel instead of a traditional grille, flanked by T-shaped Matrix LED headlamps and a full-width lighting signature. Functional air vents have also been incorporated into the bumper to help cool the vehicle’s electrical components. Moving to the rear, the SUV gets T-shaped LED tail lamps, a dual-tone bumper, a roof-mounted spoiler and a shark-fin antenna. Flush-fitting door handles and aerodynamic alloy wheels are also part of the package.
Skoda Peaq: Cabin and features
Inside, the Peaq houses a 13.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system alongside a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a heated two-spoke steering wheel carrying the Skoda wordmark. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless smartphone chargers, USB charging ports across all three rows and a 16-speaker Sonos audio system. Skoda has also introduced a digital key feature for the first time, allowing owners to lock and unlock the vehicle using a smartphone or smartwatch. Higher-spec versions can additionally be equipped with a head-up display, massaging front seats with power-adjustable leg rests and foldable tables for rear passengers.
Skoda Peaq: Powertrain
Skoda will offer the Peaq in three variants. The entry-level Peaq 60 uses a 63 kWh battery pack paired with a rear-mounted electric motor producing 204 hp. This version delivers a claimed driving range of 459 km and can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds. The mid-spec Peaq 90 comes equipped with a larger 91 kWh battery pack and a more powerful rear-mounted motor producing 286 hp. It offers the highest claimed range in the line-up at 647 km and completes the 0-100 kmph sprint in 7.1 seconds. At the top of the range sits the Peaq 90x, which combines the 91 kWh battery with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. The system generates 299 hp, helping the SUV accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.7 seconds. It delivers a claimed range of 613 km. All variants support fast charging, with the Peaq capable of accepting DC charging speeds of up to 199 kW.
