Key highlights
- Skoda Peaq EV debuts as the flagship Skoda EV
- It will be offered in three battery pack variants
- Skoda is considering the launch of the Peaq EV in India
The new Skoda Peaq EV is Skoda’s answer to brands and cars like the Volvo EX90 and the BMW iX. It is the latest three-row electric SUV that Skoda has positioned as its flagship model internationally.
Skoda Peaq EV: Battery specs, range, performance
Skoda enthusiasts were waiting for the Peaq for a long time, and it is now finally here with three variants, or three battery options. These include: 60, 90, and 90x.
- Peaq EV 60: 63 kWh, 204 bhp, rear-wheel drive, 459 km range, 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds
- Peaq EV 90: 91 kWh, 286 bhp, rear-wheel drive, 647 km range, 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds
- Peaq EV 90x: 91 kWh, 299 bhp, all-wheel drive, 611 km range, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds
The 63 kWh battery supports a DC charger of up to 160 kW, which can juice it 10-80 per cent in 27 minutes. Meanwhile, the 91 kWh battery can be charged 10-80 per cent in 28 minutes by a 199 kW DC charger.
Skoda Peaq EV: Exterior design and dimensions
The new Peaq EV is based on Skoda’s MEB platform. It follows the Modern Solid Design philosophy of the brand, and it is the second car to feature this new design.
The front profile is dominated by a sharp outlook that features a blanked-off black-coloured grille with segmented LED daytime running lights. These lights merge with the inverted-L-shaped LED headlights, while the streamlined bumper features aerodynamic dams and a sharp lower grille.
The side profile looks more conventional and resembles the smaller Skoda SUVs like the Kodiaq. The beltline design is plain, and the wheel arches follow a glossy black strip. The Peaq EV gets the flush door handles and aerodynamic alloys that range from 19 inches to 21 inches, depending on the variant.
The rear profile of the Peaq EV packs a sporty look with the roof-integrated spoiler, T-shaped LED taillights, Skoda lettering on the boot, and a streamlined bumper with a piano black strip on the lower part.
The dimensions and specifications of the Skoda Peaq EV are as follows:
| Dimensions | Specs |
| Length | 4,874 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm |
| Height | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm |
| Ground clearance | 184 mm |
| Frunk space | 37 litres |
| Boot space (5-seater) | Up to 935 litres |
| Boot space (7-seater) |
• 299 litres (with all rows up) • 890 litres (with the third row folded) • 2,150 litres (with all rows folded) |
Skoda Peaq EV: Interior design and features
The cabin of the Peaq EV speaks of space and luxury. Skoda claims the Peaq EV to be its most spacious vehicle worldwide. It is a three-row SUV, and the cabin features a fresh design with a dual-tone theme and leather upholstery.
The new dashboard design features a sloping-style with bronze insert on the upper half, and two digital screens: a 13.6-inch portrait-styled infotainment screen that controls the majority of the features of the car, and a 10-inch digital driver console.
The top-spec also gets an optional augmented reality head-up display as an option. Meanwhile, the key features of the Peaq EV are as follows:
- 16-speaker Sonos sound system with a subwoofer
- Two wireless charging pads with ventilation
- USB charging ports on all rows
- A full-size panoramic sunroof
- Vehicle-to-load charging
- Customisable LED ambient lighting with mood settings
- Four-zone climate control
- Relax Package with massage function, electrically extendable leg support, foldable table, front seat pillows, and wellness app
- Level 2 ADAS with 10 airbags and a 360-degree camera
Will it come to India?
Skoda is considering the Peaq EV for the Indian market. However, the brand direction, Ashish Gupta, recently commented and revealed that the Peaq EV will need to be tailored for the Indian buyers with features and good packaging as per the price point it will be launched.
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