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June 25, 2026

Skoda' big feat: Peaq a bright spark

June 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda' big feat: Peaq a bright spark

Skoda’s much-anticipated seven-seater SUV has finally unveiled.  There’s a lot of smarts from the ‘simply clever’ brand.

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June 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Peaq, MEB, Enyaq, Elroq, electric, VW Group, Skoda NZ
May 20, 2026

Epiq opportunity clarifies with production unveil

May 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Epiq opportunity clarifies with production unveil

Skoda’s smallest electric car has now fully revealed. Has it further raised local interest?

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May 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq, Skoda NZ, LFP, electric
February 23, 2026

Epiq indecision admitted

February 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Epiq indecision admitted

Buyer trends for larger electrics expected to clarify NZ baby Skoda’s market potential .

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February 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Epiq, Enyaq, Elroq, electric, EV, Matthew Markby, Skoda NZ
February 10, 2026

Epiq unveil now close; NZ intention unclear

February 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Epiq unveil now close; NZ intention unclear

The smallest electric in Skoda’s stable is just months away from production start.

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February 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Epiq, Enyaq, Elroq, EV, Skoda NZ, MEB, Alex Brown
January 23, 2026

Peaq piques Skoda NZ interest

January 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Peaq piques Skoda NZ interest

A grand seven seat electric equivalent of the Kiwi-favoured Kodiaq is soon to reveal. Will it come here?

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January 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Enyaq, EV, Peaq, Skoda NZ, Natalie O'Brien, MEB, PPE
December 08, 2025

Pricing, model plan for Elroq and Enyaq shared

December 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Pricing, model plan for Elroq and Enyaq shared

Skoda’s larger EV heads back to 2023 launch pricing zone; smaller newcomer has stickers last seen when make was discounting last year.

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December 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Enyaq, Skoda NZ, EV, EVDB.NZ, electric, Alex Brown
November 06, 2025

Skoda electrics off until next year

November 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda electrics off until next year

New Elroq and updated Enyaq were supposed to release now - but need to sort specs to meet Kiwi tastes has taken longer than expected.

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November 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Elroq, Skoda NZ, electric, Alex Brown, MEB, VW Group, Giltrap Group
May 12, 2025

RS Enyaq adds more grrr to Green edge

May 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
RS Enyaq adds more grrr to Green edge

Spirited zap and a mean look for flagship electric.

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May 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, RS, Skoda NZ, electric, EV
March 31, 2025

Sizzle added to Skoda’s smallest EV

March 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sizzle added to Skoda’s smallest EV

The Elroq signed up for sale here from mid-year has gained a fizzy new family member.

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March 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Elroq, vRS, Kodiaq, Octavia, Skoda NZ
January 09, 2025

Updated Enyaq takes Elroq look

January 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Enyaq takes Elroq look

A freshen up for the current Skoda electric offer in NZ means it will look like a larger version of an incoming sibling SUV.

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January 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Elroq, Skoda NZ
December 10, 2024

Elroq proposes as Skoda’s large-scale compact

December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Elroq proposes as Skoda’s large-scale compact

The impending new electric little brother to Enyaq has plenty of choice for New Zealand distributor.

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December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Enyaq, electric, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW ID
November 08, 2024

Elroq signed off despite tough EV scene

November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Elroq signed off despite tough EV scene

Skoda’s second electric car will be here by this time next year.  

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November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Enyaq, Alex Brown, Skoda NZ, Kodiaq, Kylaq, Kamiq
June 19, 2023

Enyaq interest explodes as update detail revealed

June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq interest explodes as update detail revealed

Replacement for ‘launch special’ will achieve more range, better pep - but it’s not here for another year.

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June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, Rodney Gillard, MEB, EV
February 17, 2023

Enyaq iV being judged for ten-7 role

February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq iV being judged for ten-7 role

Skoda’s police programme is about to power up to full electric play. The Superb is also about to go on paw patrol. And some other examples are going up in the world.

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February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Rodney Gillard, Superb, Police
December 21, 2022

Born set to be MEB starter dish?

December 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Born set to be MEB starter dish?

Announcement of core specification spurs thought about pricing and launch timing.

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December 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, James Yates, SEAT, Cupra, ID.4, ID.3, Q4, Enyaq
December 07, 2022

Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

Skoda NZ nails down a release schedule of sorts – but has steered clear of confirming what’s coming and exactly when.

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December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW Group, Superb
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