Skoda Enyaq Review

How much does it cost?

There are lots of variants of the Skoda Enyaq and even more options to contend with, which can make pricing confusing. The range kicks off with the SE L 60, which uses the smaller battery pack and starts from £39,010.

There is a more expensive Enyaq Edition model (£40,110) that features a greater level of specification but uses the same battery pack.The larger battery SE L 85 model starts from £41,980 and this powertrain is then used for various other editions.

An Enyaq SportLine adds racier touches, while a full-fat vRS version (£51,960) uses an all-wheel-drive set-up for the most impressive performance figures. Edition, SportLine and vRS cars are also available in a Coupe body shape, which ditches the square-backed crossover shape for a more swooping coupe profile. The most expensive of these, the Enyaq Coupe vRS, costs £53,860.

Engine and performance

Overview

Weirdly, the entirety of the Skoda Enyaq range feels fast, especially when compared to combustion engined rivals, yet none of them feel particularly quick when mentioned in the same breath as Tesla and other more performance-orientated rivals.

This is largely a good thing, because the vehicle is designed to boss daily life and dispatch of road trips, rather than impress occupants with supercar 0-62mph times.

Overall, the Enyaq is quiet and relatively refined, with only the worst potholes revealing floors in the suspension and unmasking the sheer amount of battery weight the springs and dampers have to deal with.

Anyone wanting sharper handling, beefier brakes, the VW Group’s excellent and adjustable DCC chassis control and more power should look towards the vRS model, which manages to sprint from 62mph from rest in a very respectable 5.4 seconds. The all-wheel-drive variants also feel more sure-footed when the conditions get slippery.

Out on the road

Simplicity is the key here, as the Enyaq doesn’t even require a start button to get going. Once you get your head around that, it’s merely a case of pressing a button marked D for drive and lifting off the brake.

The suspension set-up and steering feedback is aimed at comfort over performance on all but the vRS cars, but it perfectly suits this vehicle’s demeanour. It is comfortable, quiet and fantastic at racking up the motorway miles.

In those cars with the 85 badge, maximum range is around 360 miles, although Skoda words it “from 347” in its literature, just to cover its back. That’s still a lot of motoring between charge stops, although the max charging speed is a little hit and miss.

Cars badged 60 can only charge at a rate of 165kW, while the 85kW battery models charge even slower, at 135kW. The vRS cars are the fastest to brim batteries, able to chug electrons at a 185kW max rate. It’s better but in no way class-leading.

Ride and handling

The ride is very good across the board, but is arguably at its best at motorway speeds, where it feels sure-footed, planted and very refined. The cabin is also insulated well from wind and road roar.

It’s not the most exciting thing on a B-Road, though, as it can’t disguise the fact that it is packing seriously heavy battery packs. This fact also means that rutted roads and potholes can unsettle the ride at slower speeds.

Around town, it does what every electric car does well in so much as it feels sprightly and quick off the line. The steering is also very light, making it very easy to park and manoeuvre in tight spaces.

Skoda also offers an X version of Enyaq on its SportLine trim level that sees all four wheels driven rather than just the rear. This gives a little more traction for those regularly driving in slippery conditions. This is no off-roader, though.

Interior and features

Interiors

A recent mid-life refresh has changed things inside the Enyaq dramatically and it is now arguably more refined and premium-feeling than it ever has been. There’s a whopping central touchscreen that is coupled with a 5-inch “Digital Cockpit” that sits behind the steering wheel.

The infotainment offering is strong, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility coming as standard, as well as wireless charging trays for smartphones, but it’s not as sharp or as responsive as some rivals, including Tesla, Hyundai and Kia.

Skoda also shied away from the annoying haptic buttons that sister company Volkswagen uses and instead relies more on physical controls and scroll wheels on the steering wheel.

That said, there’s still a touch slider for controlling the temperature of the cabin, which is mildly annoying, but it is otherwise a very logical cabin.

The seats are very comfortable all-round and there are plenty of storage bins and USB-C charging outlets for keeping devices brimmed on the move. As is the way with Skoda, there are myriad practical touches that make everyday life a bit easier.

Boot space and practicality

The boot is large, offering 585-litres of space with the rear seats intact, while dropping the second row (achieved with a touch of a button in the boot) increases that stowage to 1,710 litres. A quick scan of Skoda’s website reveals just how cavernous it is inside, with the company portraying the fact it can fit seven pieces of carry-on luggage lying down inside an Enyaq with its seats folded.

There’s lots of room in the heart for passengers, too, with enough head and shoulder room for five adults to ride comfortably and plenty of legroom, despite the fact the rear seats don’t slide backwards and forwards like they do in other Skoda models.

There’s no front run, or frunk, here, but instead Skoda offers a cable stowage area underneath the boot floor. It’s located right near the boot lip, so you don’t have to move as much stuff around to get at it. Simply clever.

Features

There are lots of clever details inside the Enyaq, which is something the Skoda brand majors on. A removable glasses compartment in the central armrest, umbrellas located in the front doors, a storage box in the rear and an ice scraper in the boot are just a handful of examples.

There’s also plenty on the technology front, including an electrically retractable tow bar, wireless smartphone charging and keyless entry. Skoda also offers plenty of options that range from a touchless opening and closing boot to head-up displays and premium sound systems.

Trim and colour options

The Skoda Enyaq range in the UK is offered in a selection of well-defined trim levels, including SE L, Edition and SportLine, with further premium variants such as SportLine 85x and vRS providing more power, styling and equipment as you step up the range.

The SE L trim delivers a generous level of standard kit, Edition adds upgraded lighting and comfort features, while SportLine brings sportier design cues and adaptive chassis control and interior touches.

Exterior colour choices are broad, with a mix of solid, metallic and premium finishes available, including Energy Blue, Graphite Grey, Moon White, Race Blue, Black Magic, Meteor Grey and Velvet Red, plus Skoda’s newer Olive Green metallic option. It’s the same story for alloy wheel designs and interior colour and material choices.

Safety and reliability

Euro NCAP awarded the Skoda Enyaq a full five-star rating when it tested the vehicle, with a particularly impressive adult occupant protection score of 94%, while the child occupant protection score was 89%.

There is a wide array of active safety and convenience features that come as standard across the range, such as lane keep assist, blind spot warning and parking assist.

While the Enyaq is too new to gather reliable data on its overall reliability, there have been some reports of a slow to react and glitchy infotainment system in earlier cars. That said, it scored well in the 2024 WhatCar? Reliability survey, achieving a 94.2% rating.

MPG, emissions and tax

The first year of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for any EV is £10 if registered after April 2025, followed by a standard rate of £195 thereafter in the UK.

That said, the UK government introduced a £425 per year Expensive Car Supplement, which must be paid on any vehicle that costs over £40,000, which includes a number of Enyaq models.

There is nothing in the way of emissions and the pure electric range spans 270-360 miles depending on the model.