Skoda Peak revealed: 7-seat electric SUV with up to 647 km range!

Skoda has taken the wraps off its new flagship electric SUV, the Peaq. Positioned at the top of the brand’s EV line-up, the three-row electric SUV is set to compete with premium family-focused electric models such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Volvo EX90 in global markets.

Skoda Peak is the peak of the mountain: Design and measurements

Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ electric vehicle platform, the Peak measures 4,874 mm in length, 1,867 mm in width and 1,664 mm in height, while its wheelbase stands at 2,965 mm. It offers a 299-litre boot with all the seats in place. Folding the third row expands luggage capacity to 935 litres, while an additional 37-litre front trunk adds more storage space. The Peak follows Skoda’s latest Modern Solid design philosophy. Up front, the SUV features a gloss-black closed-off ‘Tech Deck’ panel instead of the traditional grille, flanked by T-shaped Matrix LED headlamps and a full-width signature light. Functional air vents are also included in the bumper to help cool the vehicle’s electrical components. Moving to the rear, the SUV gets T-shaped LED tail lamps, dual-tone bumper, roof-mounted spoiler and shark-fin antenna. Flush-fitting door handles and aerodynamic alloy wheels are also part of the package.

Skoda Peak: Cabin and features

Inside, the Peak has a 13.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a heated two-spoke steering wheel bearing the Skoda wordmark. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless smartphone chargers, USB charging ports in all three rows and a 16-speaker Sonos audio system. Skoda has also introduced a digital key feature for the first time, which allows owners to lock and unlock the car using a smartphone or smartwatch. Higher spec versions can also be equipped with a head-up display, massaging front seats with power-adjustable leg rests and foldable tables for rear passengers.

Skoda Peak: Powertrain

Skoda will offer the Peak in three variants. The entry-level Peaq 60 uses a 63 kWh battery pack paired with a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 204 hp. This version delivers a claimed driving range of 459 km and can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds. The mid-spec Peaq 90 is equipped with a larger 91 kWh battery pack and a more powerful rear-mounted motor that produces 286 hp. It offers the longest claimed range in the line-up of 647 km and completes the 0-100 kmph sprint in 7.1 seconds. At the top of the range sits the Peaq 90x, which combines a 91 kWh battery with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. The system generates 299 hp, which helps the SUV accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.7 seconds. This gives a claimed range of 613 km. All variants support fast charging, with the Peaq able to accept DC charging speeds of up to 199 kW.