Škoda starts production of new Peaq electric SUV at Mladá Boleslav
Škoda Auto has launched production of its new flagship Peaq SUV at Mladá Boleslav, the third fully electric model on the line.
- 91 kWh
- more than 640 km
- almost 8,500
- almost 23%
What Happened
Škoda Auto has launched production of its new flagship Peaq SUV at the Mladá Boleslav plant. The Peaq is the fourth model built on the line, which was originally designed for combustion-engine vehicles and has been extensively upgraded for electric cars. It joins the fully electric Enyaq and Elroq, as well as the combustion-engine Octavia Combi, making three fully electric models on the line.
Enyaq becomes the first electric vehicle on the line
Elroq enters production on the same line
Octavia Combi production also starts at the Kvasiny plant
Peaq production starts in Mladá Boleslav
Since May this year, the Octavia Combi has also been produced at the Kvasiny plant, together with the Octavia liftback. This lets Škoda flexibly adjust the production mix between Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny in response to market demand and global supply-chain disruptions. The shift freed up capacity at Mladá Boleslav for electric vehicles, which accounted for almost 23% of all Škoda vehicles produced at the company's Czech plants in the first half of 2026.
To accommodate the Peaq, Škoda introduced new, larger production skids and a manipulator for the third row of seats, while upgrading the press, body and paint shops. The SUV measures 4.87 metres long with a wheelbase of almost three metres, making it Škoda's largest and most spacious model and the first in the large SUV segment, and it is also the largest vehicle Škoda has produced since joining the Volkswagen Group, sharing the MEB platform with the Enyaq and Elroq. In top specification, the Peaq carries a 91 kWh battery (86 kWh net) for a range of more than 640 kilometres, with a 63 kWh (59 kWh net) option also available; power outputs range from 150 kW to 220 kW with rear- or all-wheel drive, and the battery is produced at Mladá Boleslav. By the end of July, almost 8,500 orders had been placed.
- Flush door handles
- Panoramic roof with Dynamic Shade Control
- Bidirectional charging
“The new Škoda Peaq represents the pinnacle of our range in terms of comfort, spaciousness and technology, while its production also meets the most stringent standards of quality, efficiency and flexibility. Producing four models – three of them fully electric – on a single line clearly demonstrates the skill and versatility of our team in Mladá Boleslav. Thanks to the tremendous dedication shown b”
Škoda described the Epiq as an entry-level urban crossover built in Pamplona, Spain, under the Volkswagen Group's Brand Group Core Electric Urban Car Family project. The launch of the Peaq and Epiq doubles Škoda's electric vehicle portfolio. The new models are intended to help the brand maintain its strong position in the European market, where it ranked as the second-best-selling brand in the first half of the year.
Previously from Skoda Auto a.s.
Prior Motorclaw coverage of Škoda's H1 2026 results reported record battery-electric deliveries of 108,200 vehicles and total deliveries of 555,700, a 9.1% year-on-year increase. The coverage also noted operating profit of €1,366 million and a second-place ranking in Europe.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Skoda Auto a.s.'s official releases.
Why this matters
The Peaq is Škoda's largest and most spacious SUV and its first model in the large SUV segment, giving the brand a flagship electric offering. Production flexibility between Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny helps Škoda adapt to market demand and supply-chain issues, while EVs already account for almost 23% of its Czech-plant output. The launch doubles Škoda's electric vehicle portfolio and strengthens its position as Europe's second-best-selling brand.
Terms in This Story
- MEB platform
- Modular Electric Drive Matrix, a Volkswagen Group platform designed for electric vehicles.
- Bidirectional charging
- Technology that allows an EV battery to supply power back to a home or power grid, rather than only accepting charge.
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