Škoda Auto made its first public presentation of the Epiq Sportline at the Paris Motor Show on 8 October 2026, alongside the all-electric Peaq, giving visitors the chance to see both of the brand's newest electric models together in one place for the first time.
The Epiq Sportline is the newest variant in the Epiq lineup. It carries the design elements characteristic of Škoda's Sportline trim, a specification level the company applies across multiple models in its range to denote a sportier visual treatment. No pricing or detailed technical specification for the Sportline variant has been announced at this stage.
The Paris show marks a significant point in Škoda's electric vehicle expansion. The company introduced two new all-electric models this year — the compact Epiq and the larger Peaq — effectively doubling its battery-electric lineup in a single year. The Epiq is positioned as the accessible entry point to the brand's electric range, aimed at buyers considering their first battery-electric vehicle, while the Peaq functions as the range's upper-tier model and new electric flagship. Together, the two vehicles have recorded more than 70,000 orders since their respective launches.
Paris Motor Show 2026: Why Škoda Chose Paris for the Epiq Sportline
The Paris Motor Show, held biennially at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is one of the automotive industry's established international showcases and a platform brands frequently use to time new model or variant reveals. Škoda's choice to debut the Epiq Sportline here reflects the model's relevance to the European market, where city-sized SUVs in the electric segment have seen growing demand.
About Škoda Auto: Volkswagen Group Brand, Models and Markets
Škoda, founded in 1895 and headquartered in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic, has been a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group for more than 30 years. It sits within the group's volume brand cluster alongside Volkswagen, SEAT, and Cupra. The company delivered more than 1,040,000 vehicles globally in 2025 and currently offers 14 passenger car model lines across nearly 100 markets. Beyond selling finished vehicles, Škoda also manufactures components including MEB battery systems, engines, and transmissions for other brands within the Volkswagen Group.
Škoda Production Plants: Czech Republic, India and Beyond
The company operates three production plants in the Czech Republic, with additional production capacity in Spain, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, India, Vietnam, and Ukraine, the latter two through local partnerships. It employs around 40,000 people worldwide.
Škoda at Paris Motor Show 2026: Hall 4 Lineup and Open Dates
The company's stand in Hall 4 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will display 15 vehicles in total. Alongside the Epiq Sportline and Peaq, these include the Peaq Tour de France 'Red Car' — a special edition tied to the brand's sponsorship of the cycling race — and the Škoda 130 RS, a historic racing car from the brand's motorsport archive. The 130 RS is being shown to mark the 125th anniversary of Škoda Motorsport, one of the longer-running motorsport programmes among European volume car manufacturers.
The Paris Motor Show is open to the public from 13 to 18 October 2026.