23 April 2026
Skoda has revealed its new electric flagship, and it might just be the most practical large electric SUV we've seen yet. Here's what we know.
Skoda has never really done things for show. While other brands chase headlines with concept cars that never quite make it to the road, the Czech manufacturer tends to show up with something sensible, spacious, and quietly excellent value. Due in mid-2026, the Peaq looks like more of the same, just bigger and better than anything they've made before.
It's Skoda's new electric flagship: a full-size SUV sitting on the VW Group's MEB platform, stretching to nearly 4.9 metres in length with seating for seven adults. Think of it as the Enyaq's bigger sibling, and if you've seen how well the recently facelifted Enyaq has been received, that's a good family to be part of.
Range tops out at over 600 kilometres on the two larger battery variants (the 90 and 90x), and DC fast charging takes the battery from 10 to 80% in around 28 minutes. For anyone worried about long-distance EV driving, those are genuinely reassuring numbers.
What makes the Peaq interesting isn't just its size, it's how thoughtfully Skoda has used that size. Boot space hits 890 litres with the third row folded, there's an additional 37-litre frunk under the bonnet, and the interior comes with the kind of small practical touches (ticket holder, display cleaner, USB in the rear-view mirror) that Skoda calls Simply Clever and everyone else wishes they'd thought of first.
There's also an optional Relax Package — AGR-certified seats with massage function, leg rests, a foldable table, and a wellness app that adjusts lighting, climate, and seat settings simultaneously. It's the kind of thing that sounds excessive until you're on a long motorway run and suddenly it doesn't sound excessive at all.
Premium audio comes courtesy of Sonos, making its first appearance in a car — and if you've ever had a Sonos speaker at home, you'll know that's not a bad thing.
The Peaq comes in 60, 90, and 90x variants, ranging from 150kW to 220kW. For most drivers, the 90 will likely hit the sweet spot: 600km-plus range without the added complexity of all-wheel drive. The 90x does 0–100km/h in 6.7 seconds if that's your thing, though it's hard to imagine many school run drivers pushing it that hard.
If you're already considering a Skoda electric car lease, this is where it gets interesting. The facelifted Enyaq remains one of the most rounded electric SUVs you can lease right now, refined, practical, great value, build on the same platform as the more premium ID.4, and the Enyaq's now looking sharper than ever. The Peaq simply extends that into larger-family territory: more seats, more boot, more range, and a step up in interior quality.
Between the two, Skoda now has a genuinely compelling answer for almost any personal or business lease customer looking to go electric.
Full pricing and UK specs haven't landed yet, but the Peaq is expected to arrive mid-2026. We'll have lease deals as soon as they're confirmed, worth keeping an eye on if you're planning ahead for a larger family car.
In the meantime, the facelifted Enyaq is available now: take a look at current Skoda Enyaq lease deals →
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