Skoda Slots A Massive Electric Family Hauler Above The Kodiaq

Skoda has pulled the wraps off the Peaq, a new three-row electric crossover that instantly becomes the brand's largest and most technologically advanced model. Growing out of the Vision 7S concept shown a couple of years back, the production version keeps much of that show car's design language while adding the kind of practical touches families actually need on long road trips.

Up front, the Peaq wears Skoda's "Modern Solid" design language, with T-shaped light signatures flanking a gloss black Tech-Deck Face, a sculpted hood, and angular air curtains that funnel air around the body. That focus on aerodynamics continues down the flanks, where a rakish windscreen tapers into a long, sloping roofline and flush door handles - a first for the brand - help the crossover slip through the air with a drag coefficient of just 0.249.

Size-wise, the Peaq stretches 191.9 inches (4,874 mm) from nose to tail on a 116.7-inch (2,965 mm) wheelbase, making it noticeably larger than the Kodiaq but still shy of the Hyundai Ioniq 9, which measures 7.3 inches longer overall and rides on a wheelbase that's 6.5 inches longer still. In other words, Skoda has found a middle ground: big enough to properly compete as a three-row EV, but not quite chasing the Ioniq 9's extra-large footprint.

The cabin doubles down on the minimalist approach, anchored by a digital gauge cluster and a 13.6-inch infotainment display mounted vertically for the first time in a Skoda. Traditional buttons have largely been swapped for touch-based controls, though the brand kept physical shortcuts for the functions drivers reach for most. A floating center console and tiered dashboard reinforce the tech-forward feel, while buyers can option a panoramic roof with Dynamic Shade Control - nine electrically adjustable segments that let occupants dial in exactly how much light gets through.

Skoda is offering the Peaq in both five- and seven-seat layouts, giving families flexibility depending on how much cargo versus passenger space they need. For those wanting a sportier edge, the Sportline trim adds gloss black exterior accents, an optional black roof, and a cabin refresh with black sport seats and a three-spoke steering wheel.

Rounding out the package are wheel sizes ranging from 19 to 21 inches, a 16-speaker Sonos sound system, and a dual Qi2 wireless charging pad capable of pushing 25W to compatible phones. Combined with a claimed range of 402 miles, the Peaq positions itself as Skoda's most complete EV statement yet - proof the brand is serious about competing at the top of the electric SUV segment rather than just dabbling in it.