It may still be a very new model, but Skoda has already updated the Enyaq iV SUV line-up with better fast charging capabilities to selected models in the range.
This upgrade, sent out as an over-the-air software update to existing cars, applies to the Enyaq iV 60, 80, 80X and RS models, but has not been applied to the entry-level Enyaq iV 50.
Previously, all models in the range had a maximum charging rate of up to 50kW as standard, but the Enyaq iV 60 can now handle up to 120kW, while the Enyaq iV 80 and 80 SportLine models have a maximum charging rate of 125kW.
| Enyaq iV Model | Power output | Official battery range | Charging rate |
| 50 | 146hp | 211 miles | 50kW (no update) |
| 60 | 177hp | 242 miles | 120kW (post-update) |
| 80 | 200hp | 311 miles | 125kW (post-update) |
| 80X | 257hp | 286 miles | 125kW (post-update) |
| RS | 302hp | 286 miles | 125kW (post-update) |
Read more:
- Skoda Enyaq (2021 onwards) – Expert Rating
- Over-the-air software updates: how do they work?
- Charge for a charge: Where can I power up my EV?
Enyaq owners may not notice any difference in the short term. As of December 2021, there are only around 1,100 rapid charging stations that can provide over 100kW charging – out of a total of nearly 28,000 charging points across the UK. However, as more rapid chargers are added to the public network, owners will start to enjoy faster charging on a more regular basis when out and about.
This update is likely to improve the media’s already favourable opinion of the Skoda Enyaq, which is listed as joint-top of the medium SUV class (along with the considerably more expensive Jaguar I-Pace) in our Autumn Expert Rating Index report, with an Expert Rating of 85%.
