Everything you need to know about the Skoda Enyaq
The Skoda Enyaq is one of the best electric SUVs on the market today and for good reason.
It’s good to drive, has a premium-feeling interior, is practical, and you can get it with a choice of powertrains to suit a wide range of buyers.
It sits in the midsize electric SUV class, which is brimming with choice, but the Enyaq manages to outperform in almost every area against its rivals.
So, if you’re thinking about purchasing one of these great EVs, what else do you need to know?
We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to know about the Skoda Enyaq.
There is a choice of SUV and Coupe bodystyles
The Enyaq is available with a choice of two body styles. The first is the standard five-door SUV with its boxy exterior profile and rear end; however, did you know that the Skoda Enyaq is also available as a sleek Coupe?
Well, customers have the option to choose, with the Enyaq Coupe featuring a lower roofline and a swooping rear tailgate to give a much sportier look.
The Coupe is available with a choice of two trim levels and can be specified with a number of battery packs, too.
It rivals the likes of the Cupra Tavascan and Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback, with all of those cars sharing the same platform as the Skoda.
There are several powertrains available
Underneath, the Enyaq is available with a choice of battery packs, which makes it competitively priced and gives the consumer more choice.
The entry-level car comes equipped with a 63kWh unit and an electric motor, which produces 148bhp and 310Nm of torque.
Move up the range and there is the option of a larger 82kWh battery pack with an electric motor that pumps out 207bhp and 545Nm of torque.
Meanwhile, flagship models can be specified with the same 82kWh unit, but with an additional electric motor fitted to the rear axle to give the car all-wheel drive. This setup generates the same power as the standard 82kWh model, but benefits from added traction on slippery conditions.
In terms of charging, all models support DC rapid-charging, with the smaller 63kWh battery being charged up at speeds of 165kW and the 82kWh unit can manage up to 175kW. That means that 10 to 80 per cent top-ups will take 24 minutes for the former and 28 minutes for the latter.
A sporty ‘vRS’ model is on offer
If you want more performance from your Enyaq, then Skoda has the answer with the ‘vRS’ model.
Its exterior features upgrades such as black wing mirror caps, 20-inch alloy wheels, vRS badging and the car is available with a bespoke paint colour called ‘Hyper Green’.
Inside, the sporty theme continues with a sports steering wheel, Lime Green stitching and body-hugging bucket seats.
Underneath, the car comes equipped with an 84kWh battery with dual electric motors to create all-wheel drive. This setup produces a total of 335bhp and the car can do 60mph in 5.2 seconds.
Skoda claims the Enyaq vRS can travel up to 340 miles on a single charge and that 185kW DC rapid charging is compatible, allowing for a 10 to 80 per cent charge to take 26 minutes.
It’s very practical
Regardless of which model you go for, all Enyaqs are very practical with rear-seat space more than acceptable for average-sized adults with plenty of head and legroom.
The cabin itself is full of handy storage areas with deep door bins, a large glovebox, a centre bin below the centre console and additional storage under the centre armrest.
Boot space is good too, with the Enyaq offering 585 litres of space or 1,710 litres with the rear seats folded down.
If you go for the Coupe variant, its luggage capacity drops to 570 litres and 1,610 litres with the rear bench folded down, which is still very large.
Just like with all Skoda models in the range, the Enyaq features handy features such as an ice scraper in the boot lid, a parking ticket holder on the windscreen and umbrellas located in the front doors. Plus, the handy charging cable net that hangs under the rear parcel shelf is a great piece of design.
It has a lot of competition
The Enyaq sits in the medium electric SUV category and is going up against a lot of competition.
If you go for the SUV variant, it will be directly competing against the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron.
The Coupe model, on the other hand is going up against the Cupra Tavascan, the Volkswagen ID.5 and Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback.
There is a lot of standard equipment
There are five trim levels, consisting of SE L, Edition, Sportline, Sportline 85x and vRS.
The entry-level car features 19-inch alloy wheels, a 13-inch infotainment screen, heated front seats and steering wheel and tri-zone climate control.
The mid-level Edition includes extras such as matrix LED headlights and an electric driver’s seat with a massage function.
Sportline cars boast equipment such as a head-up display, a premium Canton audio system and sports suspension, while the Sportline 85x benefits from the additional electric motor to make all-wheel drive.
Finally, the flagship vRS adds 20-inch black alloy wheels, Skoda’s Dynamic Chassis Control and bespoke interior trim.
The Enyaq is one of a number of Skoda models available on UK CarLine today, so find out which of this brand’s excellent range of cars could work for you today.
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