How the Epiq Is Produced in Pamplona

Epiq Heads into Series Production

How is a new electric crossover born under international management and through the collaboration of teams from very different backgrounds?

The launch of series production of the Epiq in Pamplona, Spain, is not simply another item on Škoda's product roadmap. It is a real test of collaboration across countries, teams and corporate cultures – and at the same time proof that today's car is not born on a drawing board alone, but in a perfectly coordinated international orchestra.

The production launch of the new Škoda Epiq at the Volkswagen Navarra plant represents far more than a technical milestone. In practice, it is a large-scale organisational operation in which development, logistics, production and quality management come together across several countries. And with this model, it became clear early on that success would depend not only on the qualities of the car itself, but also on how quickly and precisely teams from very different backgrounds could work together.

The Epiq is not just a new electric crossover – it is a demonstration of how the car of the future is being born in Europe today.

Each location involved brought its own experience and specific know-how, giving the project the breadth it needed. Alongside shared processes, the team also had to address the introduction of features that until recently had been reserved for higher segments – such as Digital Key.

For a modern electric car, however, less visible factors are equally decisive: timely delivery of batteries, electronics and control software. Any disruption here is felt immediately, as it can slow the entire pace of the launch. The international scope of the project brought together different working styles, communication approaches and decision-making methods. This diversity introduced fresh perspectives and valuable experience, but also placed greater demands on coordination and alignment across teams. To keep the project on track, it was essential to establish a unified collaboration model, align project management practices and rely on shared digital tools and communication channels. Without that foundation, it would not have been possible to maintain the required pace or quality.

A major chapter in its own right was the integration of an electric model into a plant that had previously only had experience with combustion-engine cars. The transition to electric vehicle production brought new technological requirements and a number of open questions that had to be resolved on the go. Transferring know-how from earlier projects, aligning production and planning processes, and preparing a test fleet all played a crucial role. And it was precisely the effort to make use of experience from other plants that led, in some cases, to unconventional but effective solutions.

The launch of the Epiq at the Spanish plant showed that modern automotive production rests above all on the seamless interplay of technology, processes and people. The keys to success were thorough preparation, clearly defined roles and a willingness to find common ground even where working practices differed significantly.

A video from the production of the Epiq is available in the Škoda Storyboard online magazine.