Skoda Enyaq review

Our opinion on the Skoda Enyaq

The already excellent Skoda Enyaq has been made even better by its latest and most significant round of updates yet in 2025. The very comfortable, spacious and practical all-electric family SUV now offers more standard equipment and a much sleeker look that fully embraces the fact this is an electric car. Impressive levels of on-board technology and excellent safety features add to a convincing all-round package.

However, if you’re not considering a top-spec version or don’t necessarily need the extra boot space this car provides, you may well be happy saving some money by opting instead for the more compact, more affordable, but no less talented, Skoda Elroq. 

About the Skoda Enyaq

We’ve been huge fans of the Skoda Enyaq since it was launched in 2020, and the brand’s first bespoke electric car has proven itself to be one of the best SUVs on the market. Buyers clearly agree, given that more than 270,000 examples have been sold worldwide to date, and it was among the most popular EVs in Europe in 2024.

Underneath, the Enyaq is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, which comprises the same running gear as the Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron SUVs, as well as the Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. This German-made platform is a proven one, but purists will be pleased to know that the Enyaq is still built in Skoda’s home factory in the Czech Republic.

The Enyaq has managed to stay a step ahead of the newer electric SUVs that have arrived to challenge it. However there’s now a rather big elephant in the room: the new Skoda Elroq, which has just landed in the UK. 

It’s essentially a smaller version of the Enyaq that sticks very closely to its winning formula and is nearly as practical, but costs significantly less to buy, with prices starting from an incredibly attractive £31,500. Meanwhile, the Enyaq has received a slight price hike after its makeover, and now starts from £39,000. 

However, Skoda is confident that the two cars will complement each other, rather than compete for showroom supremacy. For starters, the more affordable Elroq is aimed at retail customers, while the focus for the Enyaq is on company car drivers and those coming from premium brands, who look towards the higher end of the line-up.

What’s more, part of the reason for the Enyaq’s price increase is that the base model now features a slightly larger battery and a lot more standard equipment than before. More than the entry-level Elroq, too.

Buyers also have a simpler choice of three trim levels now – SE L, Edition and SportLine. The extra-posh Laurin & Klement has been dropped, and we’re still awaiting the return of the hotter vRS model. 

Every Enyaq already came with a huge 13-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital driver’s display and Simply Clever touches such as an ice scraper in the tailgate, an umbrella in the driver’s door and a handy parking ticket holder. 

But now buyers are also treated to a heated steering wheel, heated front seats and a cooled wireless charging pad. Plus there’s an electric tailgate with kick activation, keyless entry and tri-zone climate control, as well as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection. 

Upgrading to Edition trim adds matrix LED headlights, a massaging driver’s seat, adjustable lumbar support for the front passenger’s seat and blinds for the rear windows. SportLine models get a sharper look, courtesy of new bumpers, gloss black trim and a set of 20-inch black wheels, plus an illuminated grille; sports suspension is also fitted, while the interior features sports front seats, a head-up display, an area-view camera system and a Canton stereo.

The Enyaq is powered by either a 59kWh or 77kWh battery, depending on the model, which also affects whether it’s rear or all-wheel drive. Plus there’s a choice of regular SUV or more athletic Coupe bodystyles, and opting for the latter adds around £2,000 to the price tag. 

It’s important that a family SUV is easy to drive and, while a decent turn of speed is appealing, the ability to make smooth progress in town and on motorways shouldn’t be underestimated. The last thing you want when ferrying the kids around is a bone-jarring ride or jerky acceleration making life that bit more awkward and uncomfortable. Skoda clearly had this in mind when designing the Enyaq, because it’s a relaxing car to drive and able to take on the worst of UK roads without too much complaint.

The entry-level Enyaq 60 features a 59kWh battery and a rear-mounted electric motor that delivers 201bhp and 310Nm of torque. This powertrain is also only available on the regular SUV; the other options can also be had in the Enyaq Coupé.

Enyaq 85 models have a larger 77kWh battery and more powerful e-motor that develops 282bhp and 545Nm of torque, cutting the car’s 0-62mph time to 6.7 seconds. Finally, the all-wheel-drive set-up on the Enyaq 85x adds a second e-motor on the front axle for extra traction instead of more power, with total output rated at 282bhp and 679Nm.

Performance, 0-60mph acceleration and top speed

The Enyaq 60 is good for 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds, while the extra oomph in the 85 and 85x cuts that figure down to 6.7 seconds and means the top speed jumps from 99mph to 111mph. 

No matter which model you pick, there’s a generous amount of torque at your disposal, so acceleration is effortless. Power delivery is gradual and very smooth, rather than the instant shove you typically get in other electric cars, and this helps keep everything feeling refined and soothing. 

An updated version of the performance-focused vRS variant isn’t available yet, but the pre-facelift model produced 335bhp and 679Nm of torque from its twin motors, which allowed this two-tonne family EV to sprint from 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds. However, based on our time behind the wheel, you were hard-pressed to notice the extra power the vRS boasts because it was delivered in the same smooth fashion as the regular Enyaq. Its top speed remained the same as the 85’s, too, at 111mph.

Town driving, visibility and parking

The Enyaq is impressive around town, thanks to its remarkably tight 9.3-metre turning circle (smaller than a MINI Cooper’s), as well as light steering and great all-round visibility. The ‘B’ mode for stronger regenerative braking slows the car gently, but isn’t strong enough to offer one-pedal driving, and we noticed a very slight jiggle to the ride at low speeds.

Hopefully the next round of updates for the Enyaq include an improved brake regen system that offers multiple strength levels, as you get in Hyundai, Kia and Renault EVs. Certain versions of the Skoda do have paddles behind the steering wheel, like its rivals, but they only work in ‘D’ mode and the effects are only temporary. As soon as you tap the throttle, the system resets. 

B-road driving and handling

Comfort is very much the priority for the Enyaq, which isn’t surprising when you consider even the lightest model weighs more than two tonnes. You can feel how heavy this car is as it leans through bends, while if you attack a bend too keenly, the tyres screech as if pleading for you to return to the calm of the motorway. The steering is also vague, which isn’t a problem in town, but it means you have to guess how much lock is required for corners – and we found ourselves making frequent adjustments. 

At least the Enyaq has its batteries stored low down in the floor, so it has the advantage of a lower centre of gravity than a combustion-engined SUV. In fact, during our test we found the Enyaq handled better than its Karoq and Kodiaq siblings.

Skoda’s Dynamic Chassis Control system, which includes adaptive dampers, comes as part of the rather pricey Maxx Package, but we wouldn’t advise spending the extra cash just for these. The gains in comfort are negligible over the standard set-up and, while you might notice improvements during quicker, B-road driving, it’s really at odds with what the Enyaq is designed to do best.

Motorway driving and long-distance comfort

The Enyaq has a marshmallow-soft ride that soaks up every pothole and imperfection, while the cabin is extraordinarily quiet on the motorway, with the only occasional intrusion being a barely detectable amount of wind noise coming from around the side mirrors. Over very uneven surfaces the car feels as though it’s bobbing about, before the ride slowly settles down. But once it does, the Enyaq is once again a serene place to be. 

Skoda’s latest ‘Travel Assist 2.6’ semi-autonomous driving system allows you to relax while you cruise along, because it combines predictive adaptive cruise control (informed by data from other Volkswagen Group cars on the road) with several other driver-assistance systems. It’s supposed to be able to perform lane changes at motorway speeds, but no matter what we did, we couldn’t get this particular function to work.

Expert view, on driving experience

“Despite full-bodied power outputs, early versions of the Enyaq still felt rather sluggish, but this has been changed in more recent updates. The car now offers the sort of peppy responses we’ve come to expect from an EV.” - Alex Ingram, chief reviewer, tested the Skoda Enyaq.

A decent range is an essential feature for most all-electric cars, but particularly a large, family SUV. Thankfully Skoda has achieved this, and even the entry-level Enyaq 60, which features a 59kWh battery, offers up to 268 miles of range. 

The Enyaq 85, with its larger 77kWh battery, is good for up to 359 miles in the SUV, and 365 in the Coupé. The all-wheel-drive Enyaq 85x – which uses the same battery – will cover 328 miles at best before the battery is drained. 

In truth, a variety of conditions can affect an EV’s range, from colder weather to the type of road you’re driving on, as well as how much of the car’s tech and electronic systems are in use on the journey. After covering over 5,600 miles in an Enyaq on long-term test, we averaged 3.2 miles per kilowatt-hour, which is respectable but not extraordinary. 

At least we find the Skoda’s indicated range always seemed to be a pretty good approximation of how much further you could really go before a charge was needed. However, we were only managing to get 240 miles from a full charge in moderate temperatures, and that dropped to 200 miles in the colder winter months. 

The Enyaq 60 has a maximum charging speed of 165kW, so a 10-80 per cent top-up only takes 24 minutes from a suitably fast rapid charger. Oddly, the 85 maxes out at 135kW and because of its bigger battery, takes 28 minutes to do the same job. The 85x can hit 175kW, but also needs nearer to half an hour to go from 10-80% on a rapid charger.

If you want to fully replenish the 59kWh battery in the base car using a standard 7.4kW home wallbox, it'll take about nine hours, while the 77kWh unit requires around 12 hours.

Insurance groups

The entry-level Enyaq 60 shouldn’t prove too expensive to insure because it sits in group 27E; the letter ‘E’ denotes that the Enyaq has exceeded the security requirements for its class, resulting in a lower insurance group. Moving up the Enyaq range, the 85 is in group 34E, and the 85x falls into group 37E.

Tax

From April 1 2025, electric cars attract the same Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) or ‘road tax’ annual rate of £195 as any other cars on the road, including the £425 expensive vehicle supplement for any models with a list price of more than £40,000 when new. The Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) company car tax rate for EVs is also rising to 3 per cent for the 2025/26 tax year.

Depreciation

Stylish design, solid engineering and Skoda’s impressive reliability record all contribute to the Enyaq’s steady residual values. Our data suggests that the brand’s all-electric family SUV should hold onto 41-49 per cent of its original list price after three-years and 36,000 miles of ownership, similar to what the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4 are projected to retain over the same time period.

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Both the Enyaq SUV and Coupé have received the same styling changes for 2025, starting with a redesigned front end that ditches the tall, blanked-off grille panel the car originally wore.

The Enyaq now sports the eye-catching ‘Tech Deck Face’ that we first saw on the Elroq and is set to feature on all the brand’s EVs in the future. It incorporates all the front-mounted radar sensors and cameras for the advanced driver-assistance systems, plus the car's new segmented daytime running light signature.

The new family face, plus a more streamlined lower bumper, not only makes the Enyaq look more fresh, it’s had a beneficial effect on the aerodynamics and, in turn, the car’s range. Other tweaks include Skoda lettering on the bonnet, new ‘dark’ chrome that gives the SUV a more sophisticated look, and refreshed tail-lights.

Interior and dashboard design

The Enyaq’s interior didn’t change as much as the exterior in the 2025 facelift, apart from the steering wheel being updated, and the addition of some new interior themes (more on those below). As soon as you step inside, your eye is drawn to the incredibly sharp 13-inch touchscreen – one of the largest ever included on a Skoda model. Most of the car’s functions are controlled through the display, but there is a row of large physical shortcut buttons further down towards the centre console. 

Materials and build quality

The cabin design might be relatively understated, but everything feels solid and quality throughout is excellent, with the mixture of soft-touch plastics and attention to detail for almost every surface giving the Enyaq a premium feel. Plus buyers can personalise the cabin by choosing from no fewer than six themes, or ‘Design Selections', as Skoda calls them.

Each uses different materials and finishes to create a particular look and style. There are two new interior ones for 2025: a sophisticated ‘Lounge’ setting, which pairs grey soft-touch leather/Alcantara upholstery with mint green piping, and the jazzier ‘Lodge’ design you see here. This adds light grey/black upholstery made from recycled plastic, contrasted by bright orange seatbelts. 

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment

The massive touchscreen is typically efficient and loaded with features, while the crisp, clear display is easy to read. The simple graphics also allow for a sensible layout; the home page is split into four tiles of varying sizes, so the map remains open while keeping the entertainment settings and shortcuts to the driving and smartphone menus present at the same time. The mapping itself is clear and doesn’t confuse the driver with unnecessary info.

The infotainment system is more customisable than ever, with drivers given the option of choosing the shortcut buttons along the top and bottom of the central display, including ones to deactivate the speed-limit warning and lane-keep assist, which we certainly appreciate.

The Enyaq has on-screen temperature controls instead of sliding climate controls like the Volkswagen ID.4. They’re a better solution, and don’t intrude on the information on the rest of the screen. 

The five-inch digital driver’s display doesn’t offer the level of customisation you get in other rivals and next to the epic central display it looks a bit small, but the basic information is presented nice and clearly. Our only real complaint about the technology is the low-quality images provided by the reversing camera and others.

Space, comfort and ease-of-use are areas where Skoda passenger cars tend to shine, and the Enyaq is no different. Although it uses the same architecture as cars including the Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron, the Enyaq prioritises interior space, with a longer rear overhang that delivers a bigger boot and a more upright rear screen to eke out a few extra litres of storage.

In addition to the Simply Clever touches we mentioned earlier, some models also get built-in sunblinds on the back doors, nets to stop stuff rolling around in the boot, and handy storage cubbies in the front and rear. The boot also has useful hooks, and a six-metre charging cable is provided as standard, so you shouldn’t be caught short when positioning the car to charge the battery.

Dimensions and size

At 4,658mm long, the Enyaq is actually shorter than the Czech brand’s Superb and Octavia estates, while it doesn’t take up as much space on the road as Skoda’s seven-seat flagship SUV, the Kodiaq. The overall width for the Enyaq – excluding mirrors – is 1,879mm, while it stands 1,616mm tall. In comparison, the newly updated Tesla Model Y is a much larger car, measuring 4,790mm long and 1,981mm wide.

Driving position, seats & space in the front

The Enyaq feels very airy in the front, helped by the sheer amount of glass around you, a low centre console and a sweeping dashboard. With lots of adjustment in the driver’s seat and steering column, it’s easy to find your ideal driving position, and there’s a good view of the road ahead, thanks to the short bonnet. The floating centre console features a cooled wireless smartphone charging pad, plus extra USB charging ports, two large cup-holders, a storage cubby under the armrest.

Seats & space in the back

There is plenty of room for both the driver and front passenger, and those travelling in the rear won’t feel too short-changed either, with enough space to accommodate three adult passengers. The flat floor adds to the sense of limo-like comfort, too, and provides the middle passenger with more legroom. The bases of the two outer seats have also been extended to provide a little extra under-thigh support.

The front seat backs also feature two pockets: one traditional ‘map’ pocket and a second, smaller one that’s perfect for a smartphone. Back-seat passengers also get folding tray tables, while the chunky, plastic surrounds that house the two sets of Isofix points in the back make fitting a child seat nice and easy.

Boot space

The ability to swallow a full cohort of passengers and their luggage is crucial for a family SUV, so buyers should be impressed with the 585 litres of boot space in the Enyaq SUV – and 570 litres in the Coupé. Fold the seats down, and these figures grow to 1,710 litres and 1,610 litres respectively.

For context, the smaller Skoda Elroq ‘only’ has 470 litres of boot space, but that should still be plenty big enough for small families. There’s also an ingenious storage net under the parcel shelf that gives you easy access to the charging cables, but that sadly hasn’t been carried over to its larger sibling.

The Enyaq still trumps many of its key rivals, though, given that the Ford Explorer also has a 470-litre luggage capacity, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 takes 520 litres, and the Renault Scenic can shallow up to 545 litres of stuff.

The Skoda also has a handy under-floor storage space that's ideal for charging cables, while the additional compact cubbies can be used for smaller items. We liked the optional double-sided boot floor that came with our test car, because it has a hard-wearing rubber side that’s easy to clean, and which dog owners will love. 

The Volkswagen Group has invested heavily in the MEB platform that serves as the underpinnings for the Enyaq and numerous other electric cars. This, and the sharing of parts with its VW stablemates, bodes well for the Enyaq’s reliability. 

Skoda has enjoyed consistently positive feedback in our annual Driver Power customer satisfaction surveys, and while the Enyaq itself didn’t make it onto our latest list of the best cars to own, the Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs all did, finishing in 40th, 19th and 16th place, respectively. 

Unfortunately Skoda as a brand only managed to come in at a low-ish 23rd place (out of 32) in our manufacturers’ rankings, so there’s certainly some room for improvement.

Standard safety kit on the Enyaq now includes predictive adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, a rear-view camera, and parking sensors for the front and rear. Range-topping models bring in additional tech, most notably matrix LED headlights and an area-view camera system.

The Enyaq’s engineering and decent level of safety kit have been recognised in tests by the experts at Euro NCAP, who awarded Skoda’s all-electric family SUV a full five-star rating in 2021. Adult and child occupant protection were rated at 94 per cent and 89 per cent, respectively.

Buying and owning

• Best buy: Enyaq Edition 85

Not only did the Skoda Enyaq get a new look for 2025, its standard kit list grew significantly and every model offers almost all the equipment you might want, from a huge touchscreen to advanced driver-assistance systems. Plus there’s several of Skoda’s famous ‘Simply Clever’ features. While the entry-level Enyaq 60 has a solid 268-mile range and a decent amount of power, we recommend upgrading to the Enyaq 85 because it delivers excellent performance and the longest range in the line-up: 359 miles, from a 77kWh battery that you can charge in less than an hour from most rapid chargers.

Alternatives

Buyers looking for an all-electric family car are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice. Not only does the Enyaq have to compete with models based on the same platform – the Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron – but it also has to persuade customers away from the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, Peugeot E-3008 and Volvo EX40, all of which combine practical space with excellent range and charging capabilities. Of course, we can’t forget about the global best-selller, the Tesla Model Y, which has also just received an overhaul for 2025, like the Skoda. 

Skoda Enyaq pictures

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