Skoda Peaq: the seven-seater electric SUV that promises to redefine family space

Skoda Peaq arrives with almost 5m in length, three rows, and cutting-edge technology. Check out details on design, space, batteries, and performance.

Quick Summary

The Skoda Peaq arrives as the brand's largest SUV, nearly 4.9 meters long and featuring a third row, pointing to a new standard of space and technology for the entire lineup, including combustion models.

Dimensions, Space, and Configuration

• Length greater than the Kodiaq by 11 cm, with a wheelbase 17 cm longer, creating space for wider second and third rows.
• Third-row seats that can comfortably accommodate tall individuals, maintaining good headroom and knee room in the rear.
• Good luggage capacity: 299 liters with the rear seats in use, up to 890 liters with the seats folded down.

Design and Cockpit

The Peaq introduces an evolution of the so-called Tech–Deck Face at the front, featuring a glossy black front panel, vertical fins, and LED lighting. The door handles are flush with the bodywork to reinforce the Modern Solid style and optimize airflow.

The interior was shown in pre-production: an instrument screen paired with a new 13.6-inch central screen in portrait format, as well as an Android-based system with fixed controls for functions like driving modes, with navigation displayed at the top.

User Experience and Connectivity

The vehicle should offer proprietary Skoda apps and third-party services such as Spotify, YouTube, and Google Maps. Although no agreements with Disney+ have been announced, the team suggested that anything is possible, with the portrait-format screen remaining the focus of usability.

Luxury, Comfort, and Package Options

All versions include a heated steering wheel, electric luggage curtain, and integrated water jets on the wipers. In the Relax package, there are front seats with massage adjustment by an AGR signature, reclining capability, footrests, and a folding table, in addition to a 14-speaker Sonos sound system and a wellness mode with ambient lighting/sounds.

A panoramic glass roof, the largest ever fitted by Skoda, uses polychromatic liquid crystal control, allowing the glass to turn clear or opaque across nine sections, covering the entire length of the roof.

Driving, Suspension, and Dynamics

The suspension uses the basic components of the Elroq vRS, with specific adjustments for the Peaq and dedicated electronic mapping. With 20-inch wheels (up to 21-inch option in the Sportline trim), the ride offers a balance between comfort and agility.

The dynamics system has three basic modes—Comfort, Normal, and Sport—with an individual mode that allows adjustment of 14 suspension levels. At highway speeds, the differences between modes are subtly noticeable, maintaining comfort even in more aggressive settings.

Performance and Range

In the rear-wheel-drive version with up to 91 kWh capacity, the Peaq claims a range of over 373 miles. Fast DC charging from 10 to 80% takes about 28 minutes. An AWD model with the same battery offers a similar range and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, compared to 7.1 seconds for the RWD configuration tested by the journalist.

Versions and Availability

For those looking for less expensive options, there is the Peaq 60 with a 63 kWh battery and about 267 miles of range. The entry-level price is estimated around £50,000, with final production expected to be revealed in June and sales starting later this year.

Space Concept and Practicality

The Peaq seems to promise a balance between size, space, and usability. Even with the camouflaged look, it doesn't appear as wide or heavy to drive as the Kia EV9 or the Hyundai Ioniq 9, maintaining just enough presence to offer ample interior space with the three-row functionality.

Practical Conclusion

Based on the camouflaged pre-production version, the Peaq shows potential to be a solid choice for families needing seven seats without compromising comfort. The combination of space, technology, and supposed efficiency positions it as a relevant candidate in the large electric segment.

Call to Engagement

Did you like the Peaq or do you prefer rivals with different design traits? Leave in the comments which aspect attracts you most—the space, the cockpit technology, or the performance proposition—and tell us how you would use an SUV of this size in everyday life.