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Skoda Epiq electric crossover to be made in Spain from 2026

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Skoda will produce its Epiq electric crossover in Spain starting 2026, boosting Europe's EV hub. Learn about production sites and Volkswagen Group's strategy.
Michael Powers, Editor

Spain continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe's key electric vehicle production hubs. This trend was reinforced by Skoda's decision to manufacture its upcoming Epiq electric crossover at Volkswagen Group plants in Spain.

Production is scheduled to begin in 2026. The electric Skoda Epiq will join Volkswagen Group's new lineup of compact urban EVs, which also includes the Volkswagen ID.Polo, ID.Cross, and CUPRA Raval. All these models are built on the new MEB Entry platform, designed specifically for affordable electric vehicles.

Manufacturing will be split between two of the group's Spanish facilities. The Martorell plant near Barcelona and the Landaben facility in Pamplona will serve as key production sites for Volkswagen Group's electric vehicle program.

For Skoda, launching production in Spain marks a significant shift. The Czech brand has traditionally concentrated its manufacturing in the Czech Republic and partly in Slovakia. However, the group's new strategy involves creating multi-brand plants where models from different brands can be produced on the same platform.

The new Skoda Epiq will be a compact electric crossover with a range of up to 430 kilometers. The company hopes to replicate the success of the Elroq, which has already become one of Europe's popular electric SUVs.

Skoda's management hasn't ruled out Spain potentially receiving additional projects for future electric models. The company is considering several possible locations for the next generation of electric vehicles on the SSP platform, including Spain, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Germany.

Experts point out that Spain is becoming increasingly attractive to the automotive industry due to its developed infrastructure, relatively moderate production costs, and government support for electromobility projects. For Volkswagen Group, this also represents an opportunity to optimize expenses and accelerate the transition to new electric platforms.