Skoda’s new all-electric large SUV, the Peaq, has just been launched in the UK, and is due to arrive locally in 2027, albeit with a narrower range of  model range and trim options slimmed for the Australian market.
This is due to Australia having so many brands and models, that no one model is likely to sell enough to enable the variety of versions usually available overseas.
Billed as Skoda’s ‘flagship’ model, it will be the largest Skoda on offer at almost 4.9m long and seating for up to seven. With its 86kWh (usable) battery, combined WLTP driving range is expected to be up to 627 km.
It is built on the VW MEB platform, and the UK spec Peaq comes in two- and all-wheel drive forms and three trim grades. For the all-wheel drive, Skoda quote a 0-100km/h time of 6.8 seconds. DC charging is up to 199kW, allowing a 10-80% charge in around 28 minutes.
Starting at £51,980 ($A99,222) on the road (including the UK’s 20% Value Added Tax), the Peaq includes many bells and whistles to justify its premium pricing.
These include an electrochromic panoramic roof that uses electrical voltage to vary light transmission, offering nine individual levels of shading. Others include Qi.2 wireless charging with up to 25W output, a foldable table, display cleaner, ticket holder, a USB socket integrated into the interior mirror, plus an additional USB port in the third row.
Perhaps slightly less useful (but a feature creeping into many high-end models) is the replacement of the standard key fob by a ‘digital mobile key’ enabling a smartphone or smartwatch app to open and start the car.
As would be expected for a battery-electric vehicle – let alone such a large one – storage room is one of its highlights. With all seven seats in place, the Peaq still offers 299 litres of luggage capacity.
Folding the third row increases this to 890 litres. Folding both the second and third rows flat gives a maximum of 2,075 litres. In addition, a 37-litre under-bonnet compartment provides useful easy-access storage for charging cables, as well as the ability to store the parcel shelf when not in use.
Optional features include a Relax Package with massage seats and front footrests, a Sonos sound system (available post-launch), and a folding table integrated into the front centre armrest.
Whilst not a big segment in numbers (although it is in size) direct competitors will be the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9, as well as perhaps higher priced models like the Volve EX90 and/or smaller/cheaper ones like the 6-seat Tesla Model Y-L.
Australian pricing and specifications for the Skoda Peaq will be released closer to its launch here. The company has already launched the Enyaq and the Elroq EVs in Australia.
See The Driven’s detailed EV sales data here: Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026; by model and by brand.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.