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Skoda Enyaq

(2021 – present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

83
%
A

Used car score:

79
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

82
%
A

Safety Rating:

84
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

80
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

83
%
A

Used car score:

79
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

82
%
A

Safety Rating:

84
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

80
%
A

Summary


The Skoda Enyaq launched in 2021 as the first model from the Czech brand designed from the start as an electric car. The compact SUV comes with either 62kWh or 82kWh battery packs powering a single electric motor (bigger two-motor versions will join the line-up later) and claims an official driving range between charges of up to 333 miles.

The smaller battery manages 256 miles, enough for many users, and qualifies for the UK government’s plug-in car grant. And the Enyaq accepts rapid chargers allowing replenishment to 80% capacity in 38 minutes.

Now available in both regular SUV and coupé SUV body styles, the Skoda Enyaq has gained overwhelmingly positive reviews and almost universal praise. Green Car Guide questions the car’s designation as an SUV, suggesting it’s more of an estate, but adds; “It’s a very spacious five-seater, with lots of legroom for the three rear seat passengers and a huge boot.”

The driving performance ticks boxes too. While the weight of the electric powertrain can become noticeable on uneven roads, says Honest John, it’s not enough to cause problems, and the car is “pleasingly unintimidating to drive, even if you’re a reluctant electric car convert.”

More plus points for the equipment  – The Sun says that not only does the car come with plenty of Skoda’s ‘Simply Clever’ niceties such as the ice scraper in the boot door, “there are more safety systems than you could shake a sonic screwdriver at and an impressive new head-up display which features augmented reality projected on to the windscreen.”

As of May 2024, the Skoda Enyaq holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 82%. It has excellent scores across every category, with the caveat that we don’t yet have reliability data at this time.

Skoda Enyaq highlights

  • Excellent range
  • Easy to drive
  • Roomy inside with huge boot
  • Lots of tech
  • Affordable against rivals

Skoda Enyaq lowlights

  • Slightly light steering
  • Poor roads emphasise weight
  • Visually not that special looking
  • Is the cost of the bigger battery really worth it?

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines: electric motor, battery-powered
Price: From £38,970 on-road

Launched: Summer 2021
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: April 2021
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 94%
Child protection: 89%
Vulnerable road users: 71%
Safety assist: 82%

The Skoda Enyaq was tested in 2021 on its launch, gaining a five-star Euro NCAP rating. Testers praised the robust structure to protect occupants and the high-voltage battery, and the plentiful airbags, the car achieving over 90% for adult occupant protection and high scores too for protection of children and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of May 2024, the Skoda Enyaq has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Enyaq is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.

Reliability rating

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No reliability rating

As of May 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Skoda Enyaq to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Enyaq, we’ll publish the score here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models320 milesA246 – 345 milesA – B
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models4.1 m/KWhC3.8 – 4.2 m/KWhB – C
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models27B11 – 33A – C
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£223B
Year 2£434A
Year 3£745A
Year 4£917A
Year 5£1,248A
Overall£3,567A

The Skoda Enyaq is a pretty cheap car to run overall, although its electrical efficiency (the equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) isn’t as good as some other electric cars. Insurance costs should be very good, however, while scheduled servicing costs are excellent compared to rivals.

In other good news, the battery range for the Enyaq is also top-notch. Depending on which model you choose, the range runs from 246 miles (good) to 345 miles (excellent), with a model average of 320 miles. That means you won’t have to worry about running out of electricity in day-to-day driving.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Skoda Enyaq has received

2023

  • EcoCar Electrified Top 50 – Best Electric Large SUV
  • What Car? EV Awards – Best Used Electric Large SUV

2022

  • UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Medium Crossover
  • Auto Trader New Car Awards – Best Value Electric Car
  • DrivingElectric Awards – Best Electric Family Car

2021

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If you’re looking at the Skoda Enyaq, you might also be interested in these alternatives

Audi Q4 e-tron | BMW iX3 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia e-Niro | Kia EV6 | Mercedes-Benz EQA | Polestar 2 | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen ID.4 | Volvo XC40 Recharge

Several buyers could compare the Skoda Enyaq to ‘traditional’ SUVs and against these it scores very highly – it could just justify finding the extra money to go electric. There are not that many full-electric rivals just yet and some of the closest are executive cars with prices to suit, such as the Polestar 2 and Audi Q4 e-tron, where you pay for the badge-upmanship. As for a direct rival, that will be the Volkswagen ID.4, effectively the same car.


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