- Peaq becomes Skoda’s first electric seven-seat SUV later in 2026.
- Based on 2022’s Vision 7S concept with modern solid design language.
- Rides on same MEB platform as other VW Group EVs including ID. Buzz
Skoda has finally put a name to its long awaited electric seven-seater, and it’s a short one with a lot riding on it. The new flagship will be called Peaq, to reflect its position at the top of the Skoda lineup, and it arrives in summer 2026 as the brand’s biggest and most ambitious EV yet.
Remember the stylish Vision 7S concept from 2022? The Peaq is that car toned down just enough for production and aimed straight at families who want space, comfort and zero tailpipe emissions without jumping into premium brand pricing. Think of it as an electric Kodiaq, only smoother, quieter and more digital.
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The Vision 7S was the first full expression of Skoda’s Modern Solid design language, and though Skoda hasn’t yet revealed any pictures of the Peaq beyond its badge and a handful of dark teasers, it’s expected to stick pretty close to that look. That means a blocky, confident shape, a clean Tech Deck front end instead of a traditional grille, flush door handles and distinctive T shaped lighting signatures front and rear.
We’ve already seen heavily disguised prototypes testing at the Nürburgring, and while the camo played tricks with the details, the proportions made one thing clear. This is a big car by European standards at around 5m (197 inches) long, with three rows and a proper road presence.
Vision 7S Concept
VW family ties
Under the skin, the Peaq will ride on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the same architecture used by cars like Skoda’s own, smaller Enyaq, and the VW ID. Buzz and ID. 7. The original concept packed an 89 kWh battery and promised over 373 miles of range on the WLTP cycle, and something close to that is expected for the production version.
Rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive versions are likely, with the quicker model delivering around 335 hp (340 PS / 250 kW), though Skoda could theoretically offer an entry-level model with rear-wheel drive, as VW does with the ID. Buzz in Europe.
Skoda admits the Peaq will be its most expensive model yet, sitting above the Enyaq, but it’ll still pitched as a value choice compared with rivals like the Kia EV9, Volvo EX90 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. If we were heading up those other brands we’d be taking this Peaq threat very seriously.
