THE DEBRIEF
Four family-friendly EVs with varying degrees of warmth.
AS HOT AS… AN ICE-COLD SHAKE
Sweet and satisfying. This is Skoda’s version of the VW ID. 2 and Cupra Raval, except unlike those superminis the Epiq is a handsome crossover. The styling is influenced by Skoda’s 2022 Vision 7S concept, and under the skin is MEB Small, a front-wheel-drive version of the VW Group’s EV platform, promising value and space.
What is it? An electric Yeti named Epiq | Tech specs Likely to feature AI-driven infotainment, some neat details and a massive 490-litre boot I Aimed at? Smart suburbanites with bulky hobbies I When can I get one? This is a design study, but the real thing launches in 2025
AS HOT AS… A NIGHT BY THE FIRE
Comfy. Peugeot’s biggest MPV, the 5008, is back for a new generation and it’s still the 3008’s boxier, seat-ier sibling. Peugeot’s upping the interior premium-ness again with plush materials and fresh i-Cockpit technology, and the electric e-5008 has three power options for max flexibility. EV not your thing? It’ll also launch with a mild hybrid.
What is it? Peugeot’s seven-seat flagship SUV | Tech specs New-generation i-Cockpit interior, Long Range model with 410-mile claim, big space I Aimed at? Big, fashionable families I When can I get one? EV and mild hybrid launches in autumn, PHEV arrives in 2025
AS HOT AS… A TUBE TRAIN IN SUMMER
It’ll make you sweat. Dodge has taken one awfully big brave pill to be the first to launch an electric muscle car. The Charger Daytona is brimming with tech, mind: a ‘Fratzonic’ sound emitter (s
