Skoda’s newest electric car - the Enyaq iV - has hit the ground running here in the UK. It brings everything you could want from an EV - zippy performance, decent range and quiet refinement - but does all of that with a particularly Skoda-y take on it.
That means it’s still got an eye on practicality and value-for-money. But what else do you need to know about the Enyaq? We’ve picked out some of the key things below.
It’s based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform
The Enyaq iV sits atop Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform. That stands for Modular Electrification Toolkit, meaning that it has been designed specifically for electric vehicles, rather than adapted from an existing petrol or diesel platform.
As a result, cars on this platform can offer more space and practicality thanks to clever fitment of the batteries and motors. It’s not just used on the Enyaq, either, but features underneath the Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron, too.
It can charge at rapid speeds
Speed is important when it comes to EV charging and fortunately, the Enyaq does well in this department. Though its standard charging speed of 50kW isn’t all that impressive, Skoda does allow you to unlock more charging performance via an optional upgrade.
This increases it to 100kW for the smaller-battery version and 125kW for the larger battery cars. It’ll mean that you can add around 80 per cent of the battery’s charge in around 38 minutes when hooked up to a rapid charger.
There are all manner of ‘Simply Clever’ features inside
In keeping with the rest of the Skoda range, the Enyaq packs a host of ‘Simply Clever’ features that aim to make daily tasks a little easier. For instance, the seatback pockets incorporate smaller pockets for smartphones.
As with other Skodas, there are umbrellas that are handily integrated into the doors and there are foldable tables on the seatbacks too, so those sitting in the back can watch their tablets or eat a meal on the go.
You’ve got several powertrain options to choose from
All Enyaq models use a rear-wheel-drive layout, but there are a few options when it comes to batteries. The entry point uses a 58kWh battery and a 178bhp electric motor, with a torque output of 310Nm.
There’s then a larger battery version utilising a 77kWh pack linked up to a more powerful motor with 201bhp. Both have a top speed of 99mph, while the 0-60mph times are both close to 8.5 seconds - the extra power of the second model is offset by the additional weight from the larger battery.
There’s plenty of space inside
The Enyaq is actually quite a large car and that means there’s plenty of space inside. Courtesy of that electric platform you’ve also got a flat cabin floor, which ensures that all occupants get plenty of legroom, while an upright design means that there’s a lot of headroom too.
As for boot space, there’s a huge 585 litres to play with and this can be increased to 1,710 by lowering the rear seats flat.
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