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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Media reviews
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 8 / 10
“Everything we like about the Skoda Enyaq SUV applies to the Coupe. It’s still plenty roomy inside and the boot remains a great size, but much like the SUV, the infotainment system is sub-par, and the ride could be smoother.”
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Model reviewed: Enyaq Coupé iV 80
Score: 9 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe delivers the best bits of the standard SUV but in a sportier and more aerodynamic package”
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Model reviewed: Enyaq Coupe iV vRS
Score: 7 / 10
“The Enyaq iV vRS may signal the arrival of a new kind of fast Skoda, but it doesn’t quite have enough facets to its personality. It’s just too big, heavy and silent to really deliver involvement – you’re left with a slightly faster version of the new Enyaq Coupe, with a lengthy standard equipment list but a price tag to match.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The all-electric Skoda Enyaq iV family SUV is practical and easy-to-use, with a good range and useful charging ability.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Stylish, competitively priced and with all the performance and range you actually need, the Skoda Enyaq IV is a huge moment for EVs.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Coupe 80 Studio
Score: 8 / 10
“Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe 80 Studio is simple to use, comfortable and capacious. In short, this is a very good everyday family SUV, with enough range to get from A to B and then to head off off to C and back again to A.”
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Model reviewed: iV 80x Sportline AWD
Score: 7 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq 80x Sportline does what it says on the tin. It’s a slightly sportier, faster Enyaq with better traction. The mandatory Sportline package isn’t great value and you probably wouldn’t miss the all-wheel drive in the UK if you got the regular Enyaq, but what it does, it does well.”
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Model reviewed: 60 Suite
Score: 8 / 10
“You’re looking at an EV writ through with Skoda sensibility. If both of those things sound like they’d suit you, this is a good choice.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed: 60 Nav Suite
Score: 9 / 10
“Overall, the Skoda Enyaq stacks up as an impressive family car and, complex configurations aside, is probably the best car we’ve encountered in a long time. The 60 will suit the needs of most drivers that can use EVs, while the 80 offers a reassuring range boost.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Enyaq is friendlier and more luxurious than a Kia e-Niro, and looks better inside and out than a Volkswagen ID.4 – which is very, very good for the Skoda Enyaq iV, and worrying for Volkswagen.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“The Enyaq is a true Skoda and we mean that in the best possible way. It manages to carry over this brand’s best strengths – versatility and value – into the electric era. With its long range, impressive refinement and high quality, it’s a seriously likeable electric car, and should prove to be a big hit.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq iV is a great all-round EV, offering a decent range, plenty of space and good value.” (Richard Ingram, Andy Goodwin)
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq is a great all-round electric SUV that’s spacious and has a decent range, but it can get pricey and won’t turn many heads.”
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: 60 Loft
“A decent drive, very practical interior and good EV range for a car that gets under the Government grant threshold. There’s plenty to like about the first electric Skoda.”
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Daily Mirror
Model reviewed: 80 Suite
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Skoda Enyaq iV is the thinking person’s EV; a customer who places practicality and value above brand prestige.”
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Discover EV
Model reviewed: 80 EcoSuite
Score: 9 / 10
“Fully electric and designed from the ground up the Škoda Enyaq iV sets new benchmarks for space and practicality, as well as comfort and refinement, making it a great all-rounder.”
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Eurekar
Model reviewed: 80
“The Enyaq is a very good EV offering the space, practicality and clever touches that Skoda has become known for and it rides and handles well. It is a great all-round package that has lots of appeal if you are in the market for an all-electric vehicle.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: 80X Sportline
Score: 10 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq iV 80x SportLine adds all-wheel drive to the standard Enyaq, along with extra performance. The standard rear-wheel drive Enyaq is basically a good car, but if you need better grip in all weathers then the Enyaq iV 80x SportLine would deliver this.”
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Model reviewed: 80 Loft
Score: 10 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq iV offers all-electric motoring, lots of space, an impressive range and a good driving experience for a price that undercuts most all-electric SUV rivals (including its Volkswagen and Audi family members).”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Enyaq iV is Skoda at its best. It’s versatile enough to be your main family car, with a big boot and generous range, while it won’t cost a great deal to buy.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Skoda’s practical family car ticks all the boxes. It’s affordable, cheap to run and doesn’t feel like a budget option. Does it have to look so bland, though?”
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Move Electric
Model reviewed: Coupé range
Score: 8 / 10
“There is a lot to like about the Skoda Enyaq Coupe, which perhaps won’t be a surprise given how much we like the SUV version. It doesn’t lose much in practicality to that model, and does have a different character in terms of style.” (James Attwood)
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Model reviewed: SUV range
Score: 10 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq is a very good family SUV that offers not only a spacious and practical cabin, but a solid driving range and a comfortable driving experience. It represents excellent value for money, especially if you go for a 60 model with the added benefit of the Government grant. The Enyaq is so good that it’s the standard-bearer for proving you don’t need to be Baron Rothschild to buy a really good EV.” (Sam Phillips)
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Skoda’s first purpose-designed EV is an excellent, comfortable family SUV.”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: Coupé range
“Skoda has made its flagship EV a lot prettier without sacrificing the things that make it one of the most practical electric cars on the market.”
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Model reviewed: 60
“The Skoda Enyaq could just be that turning point for many families to finally go electric.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: 80 EcoSuite
Score: 9 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq iV is a truly impressive bit of kit, with plenty of range, quick enough charging, a super slick and comfortable interior, lots of tech and pleasing driving characteristics. But watch those optional extras if you’re looking for an affordable electric SUV.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 80 SportLine
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s fair to say that the Enyaq isn’t quite as well-rounded as some of Skoda’s recent efforts. But that doesn’t prevent it from being a very agreeable addition to the current EV crop. This is a big, spacious, practical family EV that’s keenly priced, which is the sort of thing Skoda has always done well.”
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Model reviewed: 60
Score: 8 / 10
“In the end, it’s the Skoda Enyaq’s honesty that impresses; it’s a pleasant car with an appealing range of interior options and performance more tailored to its typical duties than its rivals, including the VW.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“First purpose-built Skoda EV nails the brief. Incredibly convincing alternative to the ID.4 ”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq is practical, good to drive, smart inside and well-equipped. Perhaps most impressive of all, though, is the value it offers – the 60 version is priced in line with smaller alternatives, including the Kia e-Niro. We’d advise going for the 80 if you regularly drive long distances.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: April 2021
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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
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
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
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
EV models | 320 miles | A | 246 – 345 miles | A – B |
Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
EV models | 4.1 m/KWh | C | 3.8 – 4.2 m/KWh | B – C |
Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
All models | 27 | B | 11 – 33 | A – C |
Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
Year 1 | £223 | B |
Year 2 | £434 | A |
Year 3 | £745 | A |
Year 4 | £917 | A |
Year 5 | £1,248 | A |
Overall | £3,567 | A |
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
- The Car Expert Awards – Best New Medium SUV + Medium SUV Class Champion
- Business Car Awards – Best Electric Car Under £35K
- Parkers New Car Awards – Car of the Year + Best Large Electric Car
- Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Car of the Year + Best Electric Car Over £35K (iV80)
- What Car? Electric Awards – Best Large Electric SUV
Similar cars
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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