Škoda Peaq - UK prices and specs announced

Škoda has officially revealed the all-new Peaq, its biggest and most premium electric vehicle yet, and it looks set to become a serious contender in the growing seven-seat EV market.

Positioned above the Enyaq and Elroq, the Peaq is a brand-new flagship SUV based on Volkswagen Group's MEB platform and inspired by the Vision 7S concept. Measuring almost 4.9 metres long, it's designed to offer maximum practicality while moving the Škoda brand further upmarket.

Some of the key highlights include:

• Up to seven seats with a genuinely spacious third row.
• Over 600km (372+ miles) WLTP range on higher-spec models.

Three powertrain options:

• Peaq 60 – 204hp

• Peaq 90 – 286hp (RWD)

• Peaq 90x – 299hp (AWD)

• 10-80% DC rapid charging in around 27-28 minutes.

• 0-62mph in just 6.7 seconds for the dual-motor 90x.

• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, with Vehicle-to-Home support via compatible charging hardware.

Inside, Škoda has gone all-in on comfort and practicality. Features include a huge panoramic roof, Sonos premium audio, massage seats with optional leg rests, a new wellness app, wireless dual-phone charging, fold-out workstation, electric luggage cover, USB ports for third-row passengers, and a host of new "Simply Clever" touches including QR code guides for the boot storage solutions.

Storage is another strong point, with:

• 299 litres of boot space with all seven seats in use.

• 890 litres with the third row folded.

• An additional 37-litre front trunk (frunk).

The Peaq also introduces Škoda's latest Modern Solid design language, featuring the illuminated Tech-Deck Face, hidden sensors, Matrix LED lighting and a much more premium exterior than previous models.

UK pricing starts from around £51,980, with orders expected to open in September. It will take on rivals including the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Volvo EX90, while undercutting many of them on price.

What do you think? Has Škoda produced one of the most compelling family EVs yet, or would you still choose an EV9, Ioniq 9 or EX90 instead?