New Enyaq is Skoda's longest-range EV ever!

Skoda’s flagship electric SUV is getting an update. While Skoda refers to this refresh as a new generation, the underlying fundamentals remain the same. The Enyaq will still be offered as an SUV or sleeker SUV coupé like the one we’ve been living with. The most obvious change is the new front grille to bring the Enyaq in line with Skoda’s latest models. This makes the new Enyaq the most aerodynamic Skoda currently available, improving efficiency and allowing it to travel slightly further on a single charge. Additionally, the Enyaq now packs more features as standard across all levels of trim and continues to use a range of environmentally conscious materials for the interior.
• The Enyaq is Skoda’s largest electric SUV, sitting above the Elroq • A new look at the front keeps the Enyaq fresh and it now comes with more creature comforts like a heated steering wheel as standard • The range has increased to 365 miles • Order books open on the 6th March 2025 • Prices will start from £39,000

Both the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé gain Skoda’s latest “Modern Solid” look which we’ve already seen on the all-new Elroq. The main change is the illuminated front grille is now thinner and morphs seamlessly into the headlight cluster. This not only neatens the aesthetic but makes the car more aerodynamic. The lower light cluster has been moved higher up, and the round Skoda emblem has been swapped for the brand’s new block lettering across the bonnet. All grades of Enyaq have LED lights at the front and back, but higher trims have fancier matrix lights which display animations as you arrive or leave. There are three levels of trim: SE L, Edition and SportLine. Entry-level SE L cars are only available with the standard SUV body type and the smaller of the two batteries while moving higher up the ranks provides more choice about which body style and battery combination you prefer. At the top of the tree sit SportLine models which gain lots of black detailing and their own wheel design.

This Enyaq is just as spacious as it was previously. There are six interior options – Loft, Lodge, Lounge, Eco Suite, Suite and SportLine – which Skoda calls “Design Selections”. Each has its own combination of sustainable materials and aesthetic highlights. In the ‘Lodge’ option 75 per cent of the seat upholstery is made from recycled fibres such as fishing nets, fabric scrap and old carpets and orange touches provide a pop of colour. ‘Lounge’ feature artificial leather and microsuede with mint green stitching against grey fabric hues. If you prefer more traditional leather you can go for ‘Eco Suite’ where olive leaf extract is used to tan the leather and produce the rich cognac colour.
All models feature a new steering wheel design with Skoda lettering across the centre and a large 13-inch infotainment touchscreen. Other standard features include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a cooled wireless phone charger. On top of this there are four option packs, and you can also add individual features such as a tow bar, a heat pump, or a panoramic sunroof. Park Assist is another feature you can pay extra for. This allows you to remotely park your Enyaq using your phone and you can also teach it specific manoeuvres allowing the car to drive itself for up to 50 meters into a parking space.

Under the updated exterior, things haven’t really changed. The new Enyaq is still built on the same foundations it shares with the Volkwagen ID.4, ID.5 and Audi Q4 e-tron but the subtle changes to the car’s shape slightly increases its range. The rear-wheel drive Enyaq 60 has 204 horsepower and a 268-mile official range. You can also have a larger battery in the Enyaq 85 which has 286 horsepower and is capable of up to 359 miles on a single charge (or 365 miles if you choose the coupé). Additionally, there’s the all-wheel drive 85x with which can cover around 330 miles. When you do need to plug in, Skoda says models with the smaller battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 24 minutes while other models will take 28 minutes.

Skoda has confirmed the new Enyaq will be available to order from the 6th March and prices will start from £39,000 for the SE L 60 SUV model. This rises to £50,650 for a top of the range Enyaq SportLine 85x Coupé.

Skoda has recently updated several of its petrol and diesel models including the Kodiaq, Octavia and Superb, but more new electric models are due this later year. This includes the Elroq (a compact SUV) and the even smaller Epiq.

The list of competition from other electric family SUVs is ever-growing, but the most obvious completion comes from the closely related Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron. Currently buyers are also likely to be comparing the Enyaq to cars such as the Tesla Model Y, Peugeot E-3008
and Renault Scenic E-Tech. If the upcoming Kia EV5 is as good as the EV3 we’ve recently driven, it too will give the Enyaq a run for its money.