Skoda's Enyaq electric family hatch gets a useful mid-term update. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

The Enyaq was Skoda's very first EV and in this updated form, continues to use its Volkswagen Group EV technology to good effect, while still managing to incorporate a very Skoda look and feel. This facelift brings a sharper look, which continues to clothe one of the most spacious cabins in the segment. And in terms of range, charging stats and equipment, both SUV and Coupe versions of this car will look attractive in the showroom for those who get the right price or lease deal.

Background

Back in 2021, Skoda finally brought us its very first full-electric car, the Enyaq, then known as the 'Enyaq iV'. First launched as a boxy SUV hatch, followed two years later by a Coupe version, this was the Czech brand's take on the VW Group EV engineering also used for mid-sized models like Volkswagen's ID.4, the Audi Q4 e-tron and the CUPRA Tavascan. By early 2025 though, competition had ramped up substantially, hence the need for the mid-term Enyaq update we look at here. Prior to this facelift, Skoda had been gradually moving the Enyaq up-market to make space below it for another, slightly smaller EV, the Elroq. That's also spacious and practical, so this Enyaq's got its work cut out in convincing customers to pay more. To try and help it do that, the Czech designers have given the car a much sleeker front end look. And if you haven't tried an Enyaq since launch, you should appreciate the improvements that have been made in terms of driving range, charging speed and media tech. Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

There are no big drivetrain changes as part of this facelift. As before, most Enyaqs are of the rear-motor, rear-driven sort, a format not seen on a Skoda since the brand's budget models of the '60s and '70s and one that benefits this car enormously in town, where it offers an impressively tight 10.2-metre turning circle. Beyond the city limits, traction is impressive but there's a little more body roll through the turns than you'd get with the alternative Volkswagen, CUPRA and Audi versions of this VW Group design. The pay-off for that though, is a much better standard of ride, with suppleness over poor surfaces and speed humps that's un-bettered in this class and is far superior to most rivals. When fitted with an optional folding towbar, any Enyaq is also capable of towing trailers weighing up to 1,400kg. You ease away in an Enyaq, rather than needing to moderate the kind of frantic forward thrust that seems more normal of an electric vehicle these days. That doesn't really suit any 2.0-tonne SUV and it certainly wouldn't suit this Skoda, the relaxed drive dynamics of which, it's immediately clear, are geared towards lowering the heartbeat rather than raising it. What about powertrains? Well the base rear driven model, the Enyaq 60, has a 204PS electric motor powered by a 59kWh battery (net) with a range of 268 miles. Above that sits the Enyaq 85, which has a 286PS motor powered by an 82kWh battery (net) that should produce a total WLTP-rated range of 359 miles for the SUV or 365 miles for the Coupe. There's 545Nm of torque, top speed is 112mph and 62mph from rest takes 6.7 seconds. You can also opt for the Enyaq 85x, also uses the same 82kWh battery and motor output, but adds an extra axle motor to create four wheel drive, which means extra weight, hence the reduction in range to 332 miles (or 334 miles for the Coupe). At the top of the range is the Enyaq vRS performance model, which shares its 82kWh battery and 4WD system with the 85x, but ups output to 340PS, sprints to 62mph in 5.5s and has a 336 mile range.

Design and Build

There's a quite different look for the front end of this updated Enyaq, still offered in both hatch (SUV) and coupe forms. Skoda has grafted on the 'Tech Deck' face we first saw with the company's Vision 7S concept car back in 2022. This sees thin daytime running lights and a flush-fit plastic panel below the leading edge of the bonnet, that bonnet now capped with Skoda script rather than the usual brand logo. The changes have fractionally improved aerodynamics - from 0.257Cd to 0.245Cd for the SUV and from 0.240Cd to 0.229Cd for the Coupe (better than a Tesla Model Y). There are far fewer changes inside - the main one being the restyled steering wheel, which now (like the nose) bears 'Skoda' script rather than a badge. Small updates feature on the 13-inch central infotainment touchscreen, which as before can also be worked by both voice and gesture control. The usual small 5.3-inch VW Group instrument binnacle display features once again. And you'll like the wonderfully-named optional 'Jumbo Box', which adds 6.2 litres of storage underneath the centre console. Thanks to the clever design of the MEB platform it sits on, the Enyaq has always offered superb interior space. With the traction battery housed in the floor and a compact motor mounted beneath the cargo area base, this Czech EV has a cabin unburdened by the packaging compromises of a traditional internal combustion engine car. The cabin is 'inspired by modern living environments', according to Skoda, and uses 'natural, sustainably processed and recycled materials'. Get settled in the back and, as usual in a Skoda, you'll find leg room that's difficult to better in segment. Two six footers could sit comfortably behind a couple of front seat occupants of the same size. This is also a wider cabin than you might expect a mid-sized SUV to be able to provide and with no central transmission tunnel to obstruct things, three adults could actually fit reasonably easily into the back of this car. Boot capacity is ample at 585-litres for the SUV and 570-litres for the Coupe. Fold the rear bench in the SUV and up to 1,710-litres of space is available (it's 1,610-litres in the Coupe)..

Market and Model

The range kicks off with two Enyaq 60 models, offered only with the SUV body shape at prices starting from £39,000 and available with a choice of either 'SE L' or 'Edition' trim. Move up to the mid-range Enyaq 85 (priced from just over £44,000 and offered with 'Edition' trim) and if you'd like a sleeker version of this Skoda, the brand will give you the opportunity of finding £2,900 more for the Coupe bodyshape. With body bodystyles, there's also the option of an AWD 85x drivetrain, offered with more dynamic-looking 'Sportline' trim at prices starting from around £49,000. You'll need more than £50,000 for the AWD vRS range-topper. All variants are well equipped. Even with base trim there's LED front and rear lights, heat for the front seats and steering wheel and Tri-zone climate control. Plus keyless entry, Predictive adaptive cruise control, a powered gesture tailgate and a rear-view camera with front and rear sensors. A wireless charging mat with cooling and Drive mode select are also included as standard. 'Edition'-spec adds Matrix LED headlights and animated indicators, an electric driver's seat with massage function, power adjustment lumbar support for the passenger seats, Dynamic headlight range control, rear side airbags and manual blinds for the rear windows. 'SportLine' trim gets you sports suspension, an area view camera, 20-inch Vega black alloy wheels, sports bumpers, a head-up display, front sports seats and steering wheel and a CANTON sound system. Let's finish with a look at safety. You'd expect some sort of Forward Collision Warning autonomous braking system on a car of this kind these days; Skoda's is called 'Front Assist' and as usual with these sorts of set-ups, it scans the road ahead as you drive. If a potential collision hazard is detected, you'll be warned. If you don't respond - or aren't able to - the brakes will automatically be applied to decrease the severity of any resulting accident. It incorporates 'Swerve Support' that stops you from turning into a junction into the path of another car. Plus there's 'Dynamic Road Sign Display' (which pictures speed signs as you pass and displays them on the dash). Every Enyaq also gets a 'Lane Assist' lane-keeping system that warns you when you stray out of your lane and applies gentle steering assistance to ease you back into it.

Cost of Ownership

The sleeker styling has marginally improved the EV driving range figures - we gave you those in our 'Driving Experience' section: they're very class-competitive, though, as you would expect, don't differ much from what you'd get in a comparable Volkswagen ID.4 or CUPRA Tavascan EV (or indeed this car's Ford Explorer and Ford Capri close cousins). The base Enyaq 60 models have a minimum DC rapid charging capability of 165kW and a 10-80% public DC charge takes 24 minutes. With the 85x and vRS versions, that's raised to 175kW and a 10-80% DC charge needs 28 minutes. All variants support AC inputs at up to 11kW for home or workplace charging. At home with an Enyaq 60, the AC charging process with a typical 7.4kW wallbox takes approximately 9 and a half hours (up to 100% charge). It'd be 12 hours 45 minutes with the 85 and vRS models. Unfortunately, Skoda still wants extra for a heat pump There's a fixed servicing schedule, with a basic inspection after two years (unlimited mileage) and subsequent services every year or 18,750 miles. Skoda says that its aim is to make sure that the battery pack lasts as long as the car too and, sure enough, that battery pack is warrantied to have at least 70% of its usable capacity after eight years or 100,000 miles. There's the usual unremarkable three year / 60,000 mile Skoda warranty (only the third year has a mileage limitation). And there's 12 year body protection guarantee, a three year paint warranty and three years of Skoda assistance, which includes European breakdown cover.

Summary

For us, the Enyaq continues to represent a sweet spot in the family EV market. A Volkswagen ID.4-sized model for the price of a little ID.3 you might say - and you wouldn't be too far wrong. Skoda's certainly made very good use of that same German engineering here - and with this facelifted model packaged it more sleekly. A typical Skoda customer will like the rather relaxed way that this car goes about its business on the road. These people may well also value this Crossover's impressive cabin space, superb ride quality and neat 'Simply Clever' practical features. They'll also like the excellent build quality, the accuracy of the range predictions and the way you can option up the cabin in a really classy way. The Enyaq's emphasis on offering more for less is very Skoda-like, an approach that's characterised the company for as long as we can remember. We're pleased it's being continued here. More importantly, we think you will be too.

Body Glass

Variable front intermittent wipers

Rain and light sensors

Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows

Electric front and rear windows

Heat insulating glass in windshield

Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control

Privacy glass and acoustic side windows

Brakes

Front disc brakes

Rear drum brakes

ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)

Front assist with assisted automatic braking

Carpets/Rugs

Black textile floor mats with grey stitching

Chassis/Suspension

Sports suspension

Communication

Voice control system

Bluetooth system

Wi-Fi hotspot

E-call

Driver Aids

Speed limiter

Front and rear parking sensors

Drive mode selector

Driver alert system

Traffic sign recognition

Progressive steering

Blind Spot Detection (BAS)

Electronic engine sound

Skoda Connect iV remote services with charging, air conditioning and smart schedules

Speed assist

Predictive adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist

Front assist with assisted automatic braking to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists

Driver Convenience

Electrically operated tailgate with kick activation (virtual pedal)

15W wireless charging with cooling function

Driver Information

Satellite navigation system

Exterior temperature indicator

Washer fluid level indicator

Gesture control

13" touchscreen display

Emergency steering support with turn assist

Wireless smartlink

5" Digital cockpit

Travel assist plus with emergency assist, lane assist plus with narrow lane assist and urban evasive steering support

Driving Mirrors

Automatic dimming rear view mirror

Door mirror memory

Electric adjustable heated folding door mirrors with boarding spots and welcome logo

Embellishment Trims

Carbon effect decorative inserts

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio

45W USB-C ports (charging + data) front and rear

Exterior Body Features

Rear spoiler

Body colour door mirrors and handles

Sports bumpers

Body colour door sills

Gloss black roof rails

Safety reflectors on front and rear doors

Gloss black window surround

Dashboard and door moulding light in multiple colours

Rear side wing doors

Radiator grille in gloss black

Gloss black tailgate lettering

Exterior Lights

Front fog lights

LED daytime running lights

LED third brake light

LED rear lights with animated indicators

Full LED Matrix beam headlights with variable light distribution

Dynamic headlight range control with cornering light function

Integrated fog light with all-weather function

Light assistant (coming and leaving home)

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Pollen filter

Tri zone climate control

Interior Features

Manual rear window blind

Aluminium pedals

Black headlining

Manually adjustable steering column

12V socket in boot

Sliding boot cover

High centre console with armrest

Laminated soft-touch plastic knee rest

3-spoke black leather heated sports multifunction steering wheel with grey stitching and paddles for recuperation level selection

1x umbrella

Black artificial leather dashboard with grey stitching

Microsuede/artificial leather upholstery

Extended interior noise suppression

Interior Lights

Rear reading lights

Front courtesy lights

Front reading lights

LED ambient lighting

Interior door handle lighting in front and rear

Boot lighting

Front and rear footwell lighting

Packs

Advanced package - Enyaq

Safety

Power child locks

Rear side airbags

Height adjustable seatbelts

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners

Front side airbags with curtain airbags

Tyre pressure monitor

Crew protection assist

Single tone horn

Auto door release and activation of warning lights in the event of an accident

Front and rear three point safety belt on all seats

Warning lights in front doors

Front passenger airbag deactivation switch

Driver and front passenger airbags

Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder

Central interaction airbag

Seats

Heated front seats

3 rear headrests

Front sports head restraints

Front sports seats

Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat

Power adjustable lumbar front seats

Height adjustable drivers seat

3 seat bench in 2nd row

60:40 foldable rear seat with sliding adjustment and backrest angle adjustment

Height adjustable front passenger seat

Massage functionality for drivers seat

Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear seats with top tether

Single front passenger seat

Electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection

Central locking system with SAFE system

Keyless entry and start/stop system advanced with walk away locking

Transmission

Four wheel drive

Vanity Mirrors

Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Vehicle Charging

6m mode 3 cable (32A)

175 kW DC charging

Wheels

Anti-theft wheel bolts protection

Wheels - Spare

Tyre repair kit with compressor

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 2070

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 2.3

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 720

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 7.2

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 0-100

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): 480

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: 11

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: 0-100

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): 28

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: 175

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: 0-80

Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000

Battery Capacity in kWh: 82

Battery Leased: 0

Battery Type: Lithium-ion

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City: 669

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL: 669

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH: 643

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 535

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL: 535

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH: 517

WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 16

WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 16

WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 16.7

WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 3.9

WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 3.7

WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 3.9

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City: 416

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH: 400

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL: 416

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 332

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH: 321

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL: 332

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70

Charging Port Location: Right Side Rear

Usable Battery Capacity: 77

Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 175

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km): 0

Standard Euro Emissions: N

Noise Level dB(A): N

CO: N

HC: N

NOx: N

HC+NOx: N

Particles: N

Engine and Drive Train

Cylinders - Bore (mm): N

Cylinders - Stroke (mm): N

CC: 1

Cylinders: N

Cylinder Layout: N

Number of Valves: N

Camshaft: N

Fuel Delivery: N

Catalytic Convertor: N

Engine Layout: N

Compression Ratio: N

Transmission: AUTO

Gears: 1 SPEED

Engine Code: N

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: N

EC Urban (mpg): N

EC Extra Urban (mpg): N

EC Combined (mpg): N

General

Coin Series: Sportline

Coin Description: 85x

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3

Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12

Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: 0

Special Edition: 0

Special Order: 0

Based On ID: N

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 37E

Service Interval Mileage: 999999

Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24

Badge Power: 286

Badge Engine CC: 0.0

Vehicle Homologation Class: M1

Generation Mark: 1

Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs): 6.7

Top Speed: 111

Engine Power - BHP: 286

Engine Power - PS: No

0 to 60 mph (secs): 0

Engine Power - KW: 210

Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 402

Engine Torque - NM: 545

Engine Torque - MKG: 55.6

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

RDE Certification Level: N/A

Tyres

Tyre Size Front: 235/50 R20

Tyre Size Rear: 255/45 R20

Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT

Wheel Type: 20" ALLOY

Wheel Style: VEGA

Alloys?: No

Space Saver?: 0

Vehicle Dimensions

Length: 4658

Width: 1879

Wheelbase: 2766

Width (including mirrors): 2148

Height: N

Height (including roof rails): 1622

Weight and Capacities

Minimum Kerbweight: 2155

Gross Vehicle Weight: 2750

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): N

Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1400

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750

Max. Loading Weight: 595

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 585

No. of Seats: 5

Max. Roof Load: 75

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1710

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.2

Exterior Body Features

Pearlescent paint

Metallic paint

Panoramic opening glass sunroof

Exclusive paint

Special solid paint

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Heat pump

Interior Features

Partition net screen

Packs

Winter pack - Enyaq

Paint - Metallic

Metallic - Brilliant silver

Metallic - Race blue

Metallic - Olive green

Metallic - Moon white

Metallic - Graphite grey

Paint - Pearlescent

Pearl - Black magic

Paint - Solid

Solid - Energy blue

Paint - Special

Exclusive paint - Velvet red

Special solid - Meteor grey

Service/Warranty

Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)

Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)

Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)

Towing

Electrically retractable towbar

Trim - Part Leather

Microsuede/artificial leather - Black with grey stitching

Vehicle Charging

iV Universal charging cable with industrial connector 32A / 230V

Wheels - Alloy

21" Supernova black metallic alloy wheels