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Jaecoo 5 EV vs Škoda Epiq
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Škoda Epiq is £1,305 cheaper than the Jaecoo 5 EV (£26,200 against £27,505).
- The Jaecoo 5 EV goes further: about 200 miles against 195 in typical real-world driving.
- The Škoda Epiq charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 24 minutes against 33.
- The Škoda Epiq is more efficient (3.8 against 3.4 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Škoda Epiq has the bigger boot: 500 litres against 480.
Side by side
| Jaecoo 5 EV 59 kWh | Škoda Epiq 55 (52 kWh) | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £27,505 | £26,200 |
| Real-world range | 200 mi | 195 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 250 mi | 274 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 140 mi | 140 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.4 mi/kWh | 3.8 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 58.9 kWh | 51.7 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 130 kW | up to 105 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 33 min | 24 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 480 L | 500 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,250 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,171 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 7.7 s | 7.1 s |
| Heat pump | No | Optional |
| V2L | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | 7 years | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Jaecoo 5 EV 59 kWh and Škoda Epiq 55 (52 kWh). Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Jaecoo 5 EV or the Škoda Epiq?
The Škoda Epiq is £1,305 cheaper than the Jaecoo 5 EV (£26,200 against £27,505).
Which has the longer range, the Jaecoo 5 EV or the Škoda Epiq?
The Jaecoo 5 EV goes further: about 200 miles against 195 in typical real-world driving.
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