2027 Skoda Peaq EV revealed

Skoda has revealed the production version of its flagship Peaq electric SUV, confirming more than 640km of electric driving range, seven-seat practicality and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability for its new Kia EV9 rival.

The Czech brand’s largest-ever SUV is designed to sit above the Kodiaq and forms the flagship of Skoda’s expanding electric vehicle range, combining long-range battery technology with family-focused practicality and towing capability.

Australian timing and pricing are yet to be announced, though the Peaq has long been expected to form part of Skoda Australia’s future EV plans.

Teased several times ahead of its debut, the production Peaq remains closely aligned with the Vision 7S concept first shown by Skoda in 2022, carrying over the brand’s Modern Solid design language and serving as the spiritual electric counterpart to the combustion-powered Kodiaq.

However, the newcomer is actually larger than the seven-seat Kodiaq. Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB architecture, its 4874mm length and 2965mm wheelbase make it the largest SUV Skoda has ever built.

The Peaq will be offered in three variants.

The entry-level Peaq 60 combines a 63kWh battery with a rear-mounted electric motor producing 150kW/350Nm. Skoda claims a driving range of more than 450km, a 0-100km/h time of 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 160km/h.

Stepping up to the Peaq 90 brings a larger 91kWh battery – the biggest ever fitted to a Skoda EV – and a 210kW/545Nm rear-mounted electric motor. Range increases to more than 640km while the 0-100km/h sprint falls to 7.1 seconds.

The flagship Peaq 90x adds a second electric motor to deliver all-wheel drive and a total system output of 220kW. It cuts the 0-100km/h time to 6.7 seconds while still offering more than 610km of range.

Charging performance is competitive, with both battery packs capable of replenishing from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 30 minutes. The smaller battery requires 27 minutes while the larger pack takes 28 minutes.

Like several of its latest Volkswagen Group relatives, the Peaq will also support bidirectional charging technology.

In addition to V2L capability for powering appliances, the SUV can support vehicle-to-home operation and vehicle-to-grid functionality when paired with compatible charging hardware, allowing owners to power homes or return electricity to the grid.

The Peaq can be configured with up to seven seats and offers a claimed 935 litres of luggage capacity in five-seat form, making it the largest boot in a Skoda to date.

A 37-litre front storage compartment provides additional space for charging cables and other small items.

The large electric SUV is also rated to tow up to 2000kg in dual-motor guise, matching many diesel-powered family SUVs.

The dashboard is dominated by a vertically oriented 13.6-inch infotainment touchscreen – a first for Skoda – while available technology includes a panoramic glass roof with adjustable electrochromic shading, augmented-reality head-up display, Travel Assist 3.0 driver assistance technology and a 360-degree camera system.

A new Relax Package adds ventilated and massaging front seats, extendable leg rests, a wellness app and a Sonos-developed 16-speaker premium audio system.

The reveal of the Peaq is another step in Skoda’s electric vehicle rollout and gives the brand a direct challenger for large electric SUVs such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai IONIQ 9 and other upcoming seven-seat battery-powered family haulers.

Further details regarding Australian availability are expected closer to launch.

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