The Škoda Enyaq (originally introduced as Škoda Enyaq iV) is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Škoda Auto. It was introduced in September 2020 in Prague, while mass production commenced in November 2020. It utilizes the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, with the Volkswagen ID.4 being a sister model.

Name The name is derived from the Irish name Enya, which originates from the Gaelic word ‘eithne’, meaning ‘essence, spirit or principle’. The Enyaq is the first model of a new naming convention within the Škoda's range where electric models' names will start with ‘E’.

Overview The production model is called Enyaq iV and was revealed on 1 September 2020. It is assembled at the Škoda plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic for the European market. The serial production of the car for the European market in the Czech Republic commenced on 25 November 2020.. eurozpravy.cz 25.11.2020. The first cars have been delivered to customers in the Scandinavian region in late April 2021, and in Western and Central Europe in May 2021.

The Enyaq iV will be available either as rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with three different battery capacities and five performance versions. The base model will have a 55 kWh battery pack and a electric motor mounted on the rear axle. The most powerful variant will be the RS, with two motors having a combined power of .

The Škoda Enyaq has a .

The boot has a capacity of 585 litres, but there is no frunk (storage under the bonnet) unlike in some electric vehicles.

The Enyaq iV also has a Sportline variant, with a different interior and exterior styling and extended standard features.

On 17 March 2023, Škoda announced that a Laurin & Klement variant of the Enyaq would be launched. The Enyaq Laurin & Klement 85 and 85x joins the lineup of electric vehicles on VW's MEB platform, equipped with the latest-generation APP550 electric motor. This advanced motor offers enhanced performance and improved efficiency compared to its predecessor (150 kW). Initially introduced on the Volkswagen ID.7, the APP550 drive unit delivers of power and of torque. It is available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive configurations for both the SUV and Coupe versions of the Enyaq. With this upgraded drivetrain, the Enyaq L&K variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in approximately 6.6 to 6.7 seconds, coming close to the sporty Enyaq RS version, which achieves it in 6.5 seconds.

Enyaq Coupé The Enyaq Coupé was officially presented on 31 January 2022 in Prague, Czechia. Production started at the Mladá Boleslav plant in February 2022, with an initial production target of 120 units per day. The coupé does not offer an entry-level version with the smaller 55 kWh battery available on the regular Enyaq, but a sporty RS version completes the range.

The coupé version is shorter in length and taller.

Enyaq RS & Enyaq Coupé RS The Enyaq Coupé RS (vRS in the UK) is fitted with an or net battery pack which will grant the model a WLTP driving range of . Being equipped with twin motors–one on either axle–will provide all-wheel drive and a combined power output of and maximum torque of . This will make the RS variant capable of accelerating from in 6.5 seconds, with a top speed of .

In October 2022, Škoda launched the Enyaq RS alongside the already available Enyaq Coupé RS.

Facelift Škoda released the facelift models of both the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé on 8 January 2025. Changes include redesigned front fascia features–the Modern Solid face debuted on the smaller Elroq, an improved drag coefficient for both models, new exterior colours and an interior using more sustainable materials.

Enyaq Cargo In July 2025, Škoda launched a cargo variant of the Enyaq called the Enyaq Cargo for the UK market. It is based on the existing Enyaq 85 and 85x passenger models, with conversions costing £1,815 including VAT. It eliminates the rear passenger seats in favour of a new cargo area. Unlike most other panel vans, the Enyaq Cargo has a rear window.

Specifications +Škoda Enyaq iVVariantYearBattery Capacity full/usable [kWh]DrivetrainPower[kW]</p>Torque[N⋅m]</p>Top Speed[km/h]</p>Range (WLTP)DC charging[kW]</p>AC charging on-board [kW]</p>Enyaq 502020–55 / 52RWD 11.4 s50 (opt. 100)7.2Enyaq 6062 / 588.7 s12011Enyaq 8082 / 778.5 s125Enyaq 852024–6.7 s135Enyaq 80X2021–AWD6.9 s125Enyaq 85X2024–6.6 s175Enyaq vRS2022–20236.5 s125Enyaq vRS2024–5.5 s175

Concepts Prior to the presentation of the Enyaq under its current name, two concept cars had been presented: Its first development version, the Vision E, was introduced in 2017, and its second version, called the Vision iV, was introduced in March 2019.

Vision E The Vision E was unveiled at the 2017 Auto Shanghai and was scheduled to be produced from the second half of 2020. The Vision E has four-wheel drive, two electric motors with a combined output of ,Martin Žemlička. Exkluzivně: Studii Škoda Vision E jsme důkladně prozkoumali před premiérou. Novinky.cz. Published 18 April 2017. level 3 autonomy capability and range. Top speed of Škoda Vision E is .

Vision iV The Vision iV was introduced in March 2019, with Škoda's CEO claiming that the exterior would be 92-95 percent identical to the upcoming production version. It has an 83 kWh battery pack, a WLTP range and a power output. The Vision iV can accelerate from in 5.9 seconds. The concept is long, wide, high, it uses 22-inch wheels and has of trunk space. The Vision iV is a next development stage of the car and the last step prior to series production, revealed in March 2019.Skoda Vision iV. Die Welt. 12.02.2019.

Safety

ANCAP

Euro NCAP The safety assist feature is taken into account in the 2021 EuroNCAP rating:

References

External links

Official website