16:30 18-06-2026

Skoda Peaq: electric flagship goes for seven seats and a practical cabin, not premium lounges

Skoda previews the interior of its upcoming Peaq electric SUV: five or seven seats, a 3-metre wheelbase and a family-first cabin ahead of the 23 June reveal.

Skoda keeps drip-feeding details about the Peaq ahead of its official premiere on 23 June, and now it’s the interior’s turn. This is not a compact urban EV but the brand’s large electric flagship SUV — with five or seven seats and a wheelbase of around three metres.

The cabin is built around space and flexibility. Skoda promises generous legroom even in the third row, smart storage for small items, a large central screen and the brand’s signature Simply Clever touches. The first sketches make it clear the Czechs aren’t chasing premium minimalist lounges at any cost: the Peaq is meant to be a family car where seating, luggage, third-row access and long-haul comfort matter more than button-free dashboards.

In spirit it’s an electric alternative to the Kodiaq, but a step up in image. Nearly five metres long and with a seven-seat layout, the Peaq lands squarely among the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Peugeot E-5008 and the upcoming large SUVs from the wider Volkswagen Group — the crossover sits on a stretched version of the MEB platform. At this level buyers are no longer just asking about range; they want to know whether the car can replace a diesel family SUV without constant compromises.

Pricing has not been confirmed yet. According to 32CARS estimates, the entry point should sit around €50,000. That matters: the Kia EV9 is noticeably more expensive in Europe, and the Peugeot E-5008 plays a more rational game but with less of the “big flagship” feel. If Skoda keeps the Peaq at the lower end of its segment, it gets a strong argument for families who want a seven-seat EV without paying for a premium badge.

The weak spot of any big electric SUV is obvious in advance: weight, price and real-world winter range. A roomy body and a third row sell the dream of long family trips, but that is exactly where battery size, charging speed and consumption get tested by reality.

For now the Peaq looks like a Skoda in the right sense of the word: not the flashiest, but big, easy to understand and built around everyday life. What’s left is to wait for the battery and charging numbers — they will decide more than any interior sketch.