Skoda unveiled the Vision 7S concept in the summer of 2022 to preview a seven-seat electric SUV. Four years later, the production version arrives, named Skoda Peaq, the Czech brand’s new electric flagship.
It lands in a segment already inhabited by the Peugeot e-5008, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and Tesla Model Y, and it does so with a clear argument: space, above all.
A Bold, Substantial Design Housing a Vast Interior
The design directly borrows from the Vision 7S and debuts Skoda’s “Modern Solid” language. The front features the “Tech-Deck” mask, which replaces the grille on the brand’s electric models and here lights up from the mid trim. The daytime running lights sketch a T-shaped signature, the same resource that the Epiq already uses. Measuring 4.87 meters in length, the Peaq is eight centimeters longer than the Tesla Model Y, with a width of 1.85 m and a height of 1.66 m.
Inside, the sense of space dominates. The dashboard is horizontal and uncluttered, with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a vertical 13.6-inch central display that runs Android Automotive and, as standard on the Sportline finish, a heads-up display. The gear selector is moved to the steering column, freeing space in the center console for a double cup holder and two 25 W wireless chargers.
The trunk is one of the model’s strong points. Skoda quotes 935 liters behind the rear seat in the five‑seat configuration. In seven-seat mode, the space drops to 299 liters. There is also a 37-liter front trunk (frunk), ideal for charging cables.
The Peaq rides on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform and shares a lithium‑ion battery pack of 91 kWh gross (86 kWh usable) in its two versions. The Peaq 90, with a rear‑mounted motor delivering 210 kW (286 hp), homologates a WLTP average range of 553 km and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
The Peaq 90x adds a front motor to reach 299 hp; it features all‑wheel drive and a combined range of 526 km, with 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. In urban cycle, ranges rise to 646 and 612 km respectively. The DC fast charging capability up to 200 kW allows a jump from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes.
Skoda has brought the Peaq to Spain in two trims, Selection and Sportline. The Selection already includes Full LED headlights, lane-keeping assist with emergency stop, traffic-jam assist, three‑zone climate control, voice control, and 19‑inch wheels.
The Sportline adds Matrix‑Beam LED headlights, power‑adjustable front seats with memory, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, a 360‑degree camera, and 20‑inch wheels.
The Skoda Peaq starts at 54,550 euros for the Peaq 90 Selection and goes up to 62,450 euros for the Peaq 90x Sportline. The seven-seat configuration is offered as an option with a price not yet defined by Skoda. The Peaq is already on sale and production begins in August, while the first deliveries in Spain are due in November.
Skoda Peaq Sportline
Compared to the Peugeot e-5008, the Peaq entry model costs several thousand euros more but adds range and power. Relative to the Tesla Model Y, it falls outside direct comparison in its rear‑wheel‑drive variant, since the American offer does not include seven seats in that configuration and provides a 609 km range.
Against the Kia EV9, the Czech is considerably more affordable while offering similar capabilities. Skoda is also preparing a more affordable Peaq 60 for 2027, with a 63 kWh battery and a 453 km range.
The Peaq leans on its practicality and range, but at a price that skirts the premium segment.
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