Škoda's biggest electric car just proved it can go a lot farther than its own spec sheet claims. On a TÜV SÜD-supervised drive from Škoda's headquarters in Mladá Boleslav to the Dutch coast, a production Peaq 90 covered 936 km on a single charge -- 289 km beyond its official 647 km WLTP rating -- to set a range record for seven-seat electric SUVs. The stunt, filmed for Škoda's own YouTube channel and published September 3, 2026, is really a marketing hook for the Peaq itself: the brand's largest, most expensive, and most technologically ambitious model to date, with first deliveries due in October 2026.
The 936 km Record Run, Explained
Two Škoda employees drove a standard-specification Peaq 90 -- 91 kWh gross battery, 210 kW rear motor, 19-inch low-rolling-resistance tyres, no aftermarket modifications -- from the company's Czech headquarters toward Amsterdam, deliberately choosing secondary roads and a slow, steady pace to maximise efficiency rather than covering distance quickly. The video shows them narrating checkpoints along the way: 231 km at 75% state of charge (extrapolating to roughly 920 km total), 470 km at 49% remaining, and 860 km with 9.3 kWh/100km average consumption. They ultimately ran the battery down to zero just short of their original Amsterdam target, diverting instead to reach the North Sea coast at Zandvoort after 936 km -- a final average consumption of about 9.2 kWh/100 km, well below the car's already-efficient WLTP-rated figure. It's a genuine, independently-verified achievement, but it's also explicitly a best-case, hypermiling result: real-world range for most owners driving normally will land much closer to the 647 km WLTP figure than to 936 km.
Tech Highlights
- 91 kWh gross / 86 kWh usable battery shared across the range, with up to 199 kW DC fast charging for a 28-minute 10-80% top-up.
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) lets the battery power external devices -- camping equipment, e-bikes, laptops -- directly from the car.
- Škoda's most advanced infotainment system to date, paired with ambient lighting and a heated multifunction steering wheel as standard across the range.
- Optional Relax Package adds AGR-certified massage seats, ergonomic leg rests, a wellness app, and a Sonos-developed premium audio system.
Design and Dimensions
At 4,874 mm long, 1,867 mm wide, and 1,664 mm tall on a 2,965 mm wheelbase, the Peaq is officially the largest vehicle Škoda has ever built -- comfortably bigger than the existing Enyaq and closer in footprint to a Kodiaq than any of the brand's other EVs. That size buys genuine three-row practicality: a sliding, 60/40-split second row and a proper adult-usable third row, plus a 37-litre front trunk. Cargo capacity is 299 litres with all seven seats up, expanding to a genuinely large 935 litres in five-seat mode with the third row folded flat. Curb weight ranges from 2,309 to 2,529 kg depending on trim and equipment -- a genuine indicator of the Peaq's size class, putting it closer in mass to a mid-size combustion SUV than to Škoda's smaller Enyaq.
| Layout | Single motor, rear axle |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Power | 210 kW (286 hp) |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 sec |
| Length | 4,874 mm (191.9 in) |
| Width | 1,867 mm (73.5 in) |
| Height | 1,664 mm (65.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm (116.7 in) |
Performance and Specs
The Peaq lineup runs three power tiers. The entry-level 60 is the efficiency-focused base option (exact power figure not yet fully published in English-language coverage at the time of writing). The mid-tier 90 uses a single 210 kW (286 hp) rear motor for a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h and the range-topping 647 km WLTP figure. The 90x adds a second motor for all-wheel drive, lifting combined output to roughly 220 kW (300 hp) and cutting the sprint to 6.7-6.8 seconds, at some cost to range versus the single-motor 90. All trims share the same 91 kWh gross / 86 kWh usable battery and up to 199 kW DC fast-charging capability, translating to a 28-minute 10-80% charge time regardless of drivetrain.
| Spec | Peaq 90 | Peaq 90x |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Power | 210 kW (286 hp) | ~220 kW (300 hp) |
| Battery | 91 kWh gross / 86 kWh usable | 91 kWh gross / 86 kWh usable |
| WLTP Range | Up to 647 km | Shorter than 90 (AWD trade-off) |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 sec | 6.7-6.8 sec |
| DC Fast Charging | Up to 199 kW | Up to 199 kW |
| 10-80% Charge Time | ~28 min | ~28 min |
Pricing and Trims
In continental Europe, the Peaq starts at €54,550 for the 90 Selection and rises to €62,450 for the range-topping 90x Sportline. In the UK, pricing starts under £52,000 for the 90 SE L, moves to just over £55,000 for Edition trims, and reaches just over £58,000 for the Sportline, with the all-wheel-drive 90X carrying a roughly £2,100 premium over equivalent RWD trims. Five separate interior design packages are offered, from standard cloth-effect materials up to a Suite Design Selection using Techtona, Škoda's leather alternative. Orders opened June 23, 2026, with first deliveries beginning October 2026 following the car's public debut at the Paris Motor Show (October 12-18, 2026); UK deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027.
| Trim | Drive | Power | Price (Europe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaq 60 | RWD | Not yet fully published | Entry, below 90 |
| Peaq 90 Selection | RWD | 286 hp | €54,550 |
| Peaq 90 (UK: SE L) | RWD | 286 hp | ~£52,000 |
| Peaq 90x Sportline | AWD | ~300 hp | €62,450 / ~£58,000+ |
Safety and Technology
Škoda is positioning the Peaq's cabin as a genuine step up in tech ambition for the brand, describing it internally as the most advanced infotainment system the company has ever fitted to a production car. Every trim gets ambient lighting and a heated steering wheel as standard, while the optional Relax Package brings AGR-certified massage seats (a German ergonomics-association certification more commonly seen on premium sedans than mainstream SUVs), ergonomic leg rests, a companion wellness app, and a Sonos-tuned premium sound system. Vehicle-to-Load capability lets the Peaq's battery function as a portable power source -- useful for camping, tailgating, or running power tools away from an outlet, a feature that's become increasingly common on newer EV platforms but is still far from universal at this price point. Five separate interior design packages give buyers meaningful choice in materials and finish, up to the leather-alternative Techtona trim in the range-topping Suite Design Selection.
How It Compares
Geely Galaxy M9
$51,648 | 536 hp | 630 km range
Nearly double the Peaq 90's power for a lower price and comparable range -- the Peaq counters with three genuine rows of adult-usable seating and a European-brand badge, but loses badly on raw spec-per-dollar.
ZEEKR 7X Ultra 4WD
$51,648 | 544 hp | 650 km range
Similar range to the Peaq 90 with nearly double the power for less money -- another data point in the widening gap between Chinese and European EV pricing at this size and price bracket.
VOYAH Taishan
$59,026 | 500 hp | 650 km range
At almost the same price as the Peaq 90x Sportline, the Taishan offers considerably more power and a similar range -- though without the Peaq's third-row practicality being the primary selling point.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Genuinely usable third row and 935-litre cargo capacity in five-seat mode -- rare at this size among EVs
- Independently verified 936 km hypermiling record demonstrates real efficiency headroom beyond the WLTP figure
- V2L power-sharing, massage seats, and Sonos audio bring genuine luxury-segment features to a mainstream brand
- 199 kW charging and a 28-minute 10-80% time are competitive even against pricier rivals
Cons
- Starting price of €54,550+ undercuts premium-brand three-row EVs but still trails Chinese rivals offering more power for less
- Not sold in the US -- Škoda does not currently retail vehicles in the American market at all
- The widely-publicized 936 km figure is a best-case hypermiling result, not a realistic everyday expectation
- 90x AWD trim's exact range figure wasn't published in the sources checked for this article -- worth confirming before ordering that specific configuration
FAQs
Verdict
The Peaq is a genuinely significant car for Škoda -- its largest, most expensive, and most feature-rich EV yet, backed by an independently verified efficiency record that most manufacturers would love to claim. A 647 km WLTP range, real three-row practicality, and features like V2L and massage seats make a strong case at its price point, even if Chinese rivals still out-spec it on paper. For buyers who specifically want a genuinely usable seven-seat European-brand EV, it's one of the most credible options arriving this year -- just don't expect to replicate the 936 km headline on a normal commute.
