Skoda has entered the electric SUV fight with the Peaq, a seven-seater with a claimed range of up to 647 km and a cabin designed for comfort and space. It raises the bar for what families can expect from a zero-emission car.
At almost 4.9 meters long, the Peaq is now Skoda’s largest model, beating the Kodiaq by 116 mm and stretching its wheelbase to 2,965 mm. The third row folds out with a simple manual pull, and even adults get decent legroom. The second row offers more room for legs and heads, making long trips less cramped for everyone. The Peaq is assembled at Skoda’s basic plant in Mladá Boleslav and is the brand’s first full-size, seven-seat electric SUV to enter series production.
Storage is another strong point. With all seats up, the boot holds 935 liters, enough for a big family’s week away. Fold the second row and capacity rises to 2,150 liters, more than in most rivals.
Skoda’s designers have embraced the Modern Solid look. The old grille is gone, replaced by a glossy black Tech-Deck Face. Up front, there’s a new T-shaped LED signature, while the top version gets 18-segment LED Matrix headlights. Along the sides are flush electric door handles and a panoramic electrochromic roof covering 2.1 m². The roof is divided into nine segments, each adjustable for light.
Despite its size, the Peaq is slippery through the air, with a drag coefficient of 0.249. The figure reflects its active aero shutters and air curtains, along with a flat underbody and wheel trims from 19 to 21 inches. The wipers also feature water jets in the blades that cut fluid use in half.
Several independent automotive publications report that the Peaq is offered with two battery options, 63 kWh and 91 kWh, and a WLTP range of 459 to 647 km, depending on configuration. They describe it as one of the longest-range seven-seat electric SUVs currently available in Europe.
On the road, the Peaq is tuned for comfort. Light steering and suspension that smooths out rough patches make it easy to cover highway miles, though its 2,300 kg weight is noticeable on twisty roads. It’s not built for sharp handling. Skoda says it uses 15.8 kWh/100 km, while early tests showed 17 to 18 kWh/100 km, still good for a car this big and heavy.
The Peaq rides on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform. In Spain, there are two basic versions: the 90, with 286 hp and rear-wheel lead, and the 90x, with 299 hp and all-wheel lead. Both use an 86 kWh battery. The 90x is rated for 613 km, while the 90 can go up to 647 km on a charge. There’s also a Peaq 60 with 204 hp for other European countries, but it won’t be sold in Spain.
Inside, Skoda has left behind its old, plain interiors. The dashboard is modern and simple, with a 13.6-inch vertical touchscreen that’s quick and easy to use. The cabin feels brighter and more open than before, reflecting a clear shift in how Skoda approaches interior design.
Prices start at 44,950 euros for the 90 and 48,250 euros for the 90x, putting the Peaq in the mix with other large electric SUVs. Its basic rivals are the Peugeot E-5008 and the Xpeng G9, although the G9 doesn’t have seven seats. The Kia EV9 is bigger and costs more. The Peaq combines range and space with a price that makes it a strong option for families seeking one car for daily life and long trips without giving up anything impressive.
The Peaq arrives as the Spanish SUV market sees a wave of new models. The ORA 5, which reported earlier, is targeting the compact segment with a different style.
With the Peaq, Skoda is making its intentions clear: the brand wants to change what families expect from an electric SUV, from its range to how easy and comfortable it is to live with. Its strengths are clear in the cargo capacity and cabin space, alongside its range. In a market where many electric SUVs still ask buyers to make trade-offs, Skoda has built a car that sets a new bar for family EVs.
