Kia EV2 vs Škoda Epiq

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Kia EV2

EV2 61 kWh (MY27)

£24,245 · 224 mi

Wins 10 of 13

Škoda Epiq

Epiq 40 (MY27)

£24,950 · 146 mi

Wins 3 of 13

Our verdict

The Kia EV2 and Škoda Epiq are both electric SUVs in the small car class. The Kia EV2 starts at £24,245 in the UK and the Škoda Epiq at £24,950, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The EV2 goes further, with about 224 miles of real-world range against 146 for the Epiq. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (85 kW against 70 kW on average, 10–80%), is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 9.5 s against 9.8 s and has the longer warranty (7 years against 3).

The Epiq has the bigger boot (500 litres against 377).

There's little between them on price and efficiency.

Choose the Kia EV2 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Škoda Epiq if you want more boot space.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Kia EV2Škoda Epiq

Price

Price new: £24,245 (best)on sale now; £24,950on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; –too new
Price per mile of range: £108 (best); £171

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 224 mi (best)360 km; 146 mi235 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; –
Efficiency: 3.9 mi/kWh161 Wh/km; 3.9 mi/kWh (best)160 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 238 mi (best)383 km; 165 mi265 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 85 kW (best)10–80% average; 70 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW (best); 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes; Yes

Battery

Usable battery: 58 kWh (best)estimate; 37.5 kWh
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: B · Small car; B · Small car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Front-wheel drive; Front-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 9.5 s (best)0–100 km/h; 9.8 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,625 kg; 1,542 kg

Size

Length: 4.06 m13 ft 4 in; 4.17 m13 ft 8 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.80 m5 ft 11 in; 1.80 m5 ft 11 in
Width with mirrors: –; 2.00 m6 ft 7 in
Height: 1.58 m5 ft 2 in; 1.58 m5 ft 2 in
Wheelbase: 2.57 m8 ft 5 in; 2.60 m8 ft 6 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 377 litres; 500 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 750 kg (best); 500 kg
Max payload: 480 kgpeople and luggage; 583 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: 5 stars; –not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 7 years (best)100,000 miles; 3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.