The Enyaq really put Skoda on the EV map. Since its launch in 2021, the company’s biggest EV has gone on to be a multi-award winner, most recently as Best Medium SUV at the 2024 Business Car Awards. So, with over 250,000 Enyaqs sold in Europe, Skoda is surely hoping for more success with this newly facelifted car.
Design and interior
Outside, the Enyaq is the next model to show off the brand’s new family look. Gone is the big grille, which was lit on top models, to be replaced by the same sleek black ‘Tech-Deck’ face as the Elroq. It has rafts of sensors and cameras which inform the Enyaq’s myriad of driver assistance tech, with daytime running lights/indicators at the top. In our opinion, the new look is a grower and gives (a bit!) more range on some versions, but the new nose, and the loss of the distinctive badge has made the overall design more anonymous.
Below the daytime running lights, there are the main headlight units, Audi Q4 E-Tron-style, which on top models, feature matrix LED technology.
This is a clever update of the Enyaq’s design, as elsewhere, this Skoda’s designs are largely unchanged. Although we’re not fans of the contrasting Dark Chrome lower panelling on SUV versions.
The Enyaq’s interior, like the exterior, is also cleverly updated, with the biggest change being the fitment of the larger 13in touchscreen in the centre. Elsewhere, there’s more standard equipment, plus new interior trims, which stretch to the dashboard, feeling more premium, attractive and well-made. Although as you move through this Skoda, some of the trim and finishes feel less special. The Enyaq remains spacious in the back, with plenty of headroom – whichever body style is chosen.
Choose the SUV, and you get the most spacious 585-litre boot – but go for the sleeker Coupe, and this drops to 570 litres, although that isn’t exactly small either.
Performance and drive
All Enyaqs charge at up to 165kW at DC fast-charging stations – go for the 82kWh battery of the Enyaq 85x and this can be charged at 175kW, equalling a 10-80% charge in 28 minutes. The smaller battery (63kWh) of the Enyaq 60 can be charged from 10-80% in 24 minutes. Sadly, a heat pump is an £1,100 option on all models.
We had the chance to drive the 85 Coupe in Sportline spec first, with optional adaptive dampers (part of the Maxx pack, which can cost up to £4,000 depending on trim!). It is the supple, composed, and refined ride that is the highlight of the drive. Our car was on winter tyres, which adds to the suppleness, but also adds to the body roll. Still, this Skoda is a tidy handling car. The steering is reasonably precise, and after driving the 85x all-wheel drive range-topper, in our view this was the more involving of the three versions we drove – and best suited to fleets.
Next up was the 60, this time without adaptive dampers. This Enyaq still rides well, the only difference being a slightly less polished low speeds ride on the same 20in wheels as the 85 – but it’s still a generally refined drive. The 60 doesn’t feel noticeably down on performance, either.
Finally, if you prioritise traction and faster charging, there’s the 85x, with all-wheel drive. No faster than the 85, the extra traction is welcome, but the overall feel is heavier.
On first evidence, Skoda has sensibly not messed too much with the Enyaq’s award-winning formula. Although, there were question marks over the efficiency of all the cars we drove at the launch – then again it was very cold at the launch location. Plus, Enyaqs on the adaptive dampers ride the best – it’s a shame this is part of an expensive option pack!
Positive: Spacious and practical interior, clean exterior design, refined ride – especially with the optional adaptive dampers.
Negative: Adaptive dampers are part of a costly option pack, heat pump an option, some of the trim and finishes feel less special as you move through the car.
Standard equipment: 19in alloy wheels, LED matrix beam headlights and LED rear lights,13in touchscreen display, digital cockpit, climate control, rear-view camera with rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, blind spot detection.
Engines: Electric: 201hp, 282hp
Equipment grades: SE L, Edition, Sportline
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
| Model | Skoda Enyaq Coupe 85x Sportline 82kWh |
| P11D | £50,595 |
| Residual value | 38% |
| Depreciation | £31,430 |
| Fuel | £3,228 |
| Service, maintenance and repair | £3,362 |
| Cost per mile | 63.37p |
| Range | 334 miles |
| CO2 (BIK%) | 0g/km (2%) |
| BIK 20/40% a month | £16/£33 |
| Luggage capacity | 570 litres |
| Battery size/power | 82kWh/282hp |
| Score | 8/10 |
