Škoda Epiq vs Suzuki e Vitara

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Škoda Epiq

Epiq 40 (MY27)

£24,950 · 146 mi

Wins 9 of 15

Suzuki e Vitara

e VITARA 49 kWh 2WD

£24,999 · 168 mi

Wins 6 of 15

Our verdict

The Škoda Epiq and Suzuki e Vitara are both electric SUVs in the small car class. The Škoda Epiq starts at £24,950 in the UK and the Suzuki e Vitara at £24,999, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The Epiq charges faster on a rapid charger (70 kW against 45 kW on average, 10–80%). On top of that, it uses less energy (3.9 mi/kWh against 3.5 mi/kWh) and has the bigger boot (500 litres against 238).

The e Vitara goes further, with about 168 miles of real-world range against 146 for the Epiq.

There's little between them on price, acceleration and warranty length (3 years).

Choose the Škoda Epiq if you want quicker charging stops and lower running costs and the Suzuki e Vitara if you want the longest range.

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

Škoda EpiqSuzuki e Vitara

Price

Price new: £24,950 (best)on sale now; £24,999on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; £14,2002025 car
Price per mile of range: £171; £149 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 146 mi235 km, estimate; 168 mi (best)270 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; about 165 mi2025 car, est.
Efficiency: 3.9 mi/kWh (best)160 Wh/km, estimate; 3.5 mi/kWh177 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 165 mi (best)265 km; 154 mi248 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 70 kW (best)10–80% average; 45 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes (best); No

Battery

Usable battery: 37.5 kWh; 47.8 kWh (best)
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); 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: 9.8 s0–100 km/h; 9.6 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,542 kg; 1,775 kg

Size

Length: 4.17 m13 ft 8 in; 4.28 m14 ft
Width (without mirrors): 1.80 m5 ft 11 in; 1.80 m5 ft 11 in
Width with mirrors: 2.00 m6 ft 7 in; 2.07 m6 ft 9 in
Height: 1.58 m5 ft 2 in; 1.64 m5 ft 4 in
Wheelbase: 2.60 m8 ft 6 in; 2.70 m8 ft 10 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 500 litres (best); 238 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 500 kg; 750 kg (best)
Max payload: 583 kg (best)people and luggage; 480 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 4 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 years60,000 miles; 3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 10 years (best)
Passes to next owner: Yes; Not confirmed

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2025 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.