Does the Škoda Peaq push the brand into the top tier of seven-seat electric SUVs?

Author auto.pub | Published on: 05.06.2026

Škoda Auto said in its official Storyboard material that the Peaq will become the brand’s largest and roomiest production model. The electric SUV is nearly 4.9 meters long, uses Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, and will be available with either five or seven seats. In five-seat form, the cargo area holds up to 935 liters. With seven seats, there are 299 liters behind the third row, plus a 37-liter storage compartment under the hood for charging cables.That gives the Peaq a completely new role. Until now, the Enyaq has been the electric backbone of the range. With its 2025 update, it will offer more than 590 km of range and 150-210 kW of power. The Peaq keeps the same family-oriented DNA, but adds a third row, a larger body and clear flagship ambitions.Modern Solid looks more convincing on a larger car. The Peaq wears Škoda’s fresh Modern Solid design language. At the front, the car gets slim T-shaped lights, a glossy black Tech-Deck Face panel and a so-called Volcano-shaped bumper. On the side, a large D-pillar lifts the shoulder line, while the door handles sit flush with the body to reduce drag. The same T motif appears at the rear, giving the large SUV a clear family signature.Škoda is taking a more conservative approach here than Kia with the EV9 or Hyundai with the Ioniq 9. The Peaq is not trying to shock, but to look robust, readable and practical. That may work in Europe, where buyers of a five-meter electric family car want usable space, not concept-car gimmicks.The powertrain line-up stays sensible rather than excessive. Škoda confirms three drive versions, 60, 90 and 90x. Output ranges from 150-220 kW, while the 90 and 90x cover more than 600 km in the WLTP cycle and charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 28 minutes. The base 60 completes the same charging window in 27 minutes. The all-wheel-drive 90x accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.The figures show that Škoda is not chasing premium-brand performance numbers, but balancing range and practicality. 220 kW is not striking in this segment, but in a seven-seat family SUV it is more than enough for relaxed overtaking. More important is that more than 600 km of WLTP range puts the Peaq straight onto the shopping list for a large electric family car.The cabin promises a level of luxury that is unusual for Škoda. The Peaq interior brings several firsts for the brand. The Relax Package adds AGR-certified massage seats, electrically adjustable leg rests, a folding table and a wellness app that combines climate control, lighting and seat massage into a single rest mode. A Sonos audio system is also a first for Škoda.The technology package includes a 13.6-inch vertical central screen, a 10-inch driver display, an augmented-reality head-up display on request and a digital key that works with a smartphone or smartwatch. The Peaq also supports V2L, which lets the car power devices such as an electric bike or camping equipment, and, with MOON POWER, selected markets will also get V2H home power supply.The Peaq’s most obvious rival is the Peugeot E-5008. The French model offers a seven-seat body, a Long Range version with a usable 96.9 kWh battery, 170 kW of power and up to 668 km of WLTP range. Peugeot charges from 20 to 80 percent in 27 minutes, so the charging window is not directly comparable with Škoda’s, but in range terms the E-5008 sets a very strong benchmark for the Peaq.The Kia EV9 plays a more powerful and larger game. Its 99.8 kWh battery gives the rear-wheel-drive version up to 563 km of WLTP range, charging from 10 to 80 percent takes 24 minutes, and the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version produces about 282.6 kW and reaches 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. Škoda responds with less power, likely a lower price position and more European-sized dimensions.The Hyundai Ioniq 9 sits in an even larger class, with a 5.06-meter body, a 3.13-meter wheelbase, a 110.3 kWh battery, up to 620 km of WLTP range and 10-to-80-percent charging in 24 minutes. Against that, the Peaq looks deliberately less massive. That could be an advantage in European cities, where parking spaces, home chargers and narrow streets make every extra centimeter noticeable.The Peaq’s real value will depend on price. Škoda has not yet announced European pricing. That remains the biggest open question in the story. If Škoda can offer more than 600 km of range, seven seats and flagship comfort at or below the Peugeot E-5008, the Peaq could become one of Europe’s most sensible large electric family cars. If the price moves close to the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, the Peaq will have to win buyers mainly on practicality rather than outright technical superiority.Technical summary: the Škoda Peaq is the brand’s new electric flagship, nearly 4.9 m long and available with up to seven seats. Drive versions: 60, 90 and 90x, with output from 150-220 kW. The 90 and 90x promise more than 600 km of WLTP range and 10-80 percent DC charging in 28 minutes. The Peaq 90x accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. In five-seat form, the Peaq offers up to 935 liters of cargo space, or 299 liters in seven-seat configuration, plus a 37-liter front storage compartment.