Skoda Enyaq iV Electric SUV Promises Three Battery Options, Five Power Variants

The Czech automaker, however, appears to be the first brand within the group to level up the MEB to a utility vehicle. Volkswagen still hasn’t finalized the ID.4 while the Enyaq looks like it’s a reveal away from rolling off the assembly line in Mlada Boleslav. What can we expect from the newcomer, though?

Well, Skoda did confirm three battery sizes. The ID.3 starts with a 48-kWh pack, the middle option is a 62-kWh battery, and at the higher end of the spectrum, Volkswagen offers 82 kWh with a net capacity of 77 kWh. The biggest of the three packs promises up to 550 kilometers (340 miles) with RWD.

Skoda will indeed offer a dual-motor option but e-AWD is exclusive to the Enyaq iV 80. Available with either 195 or 225 kW (265 and 306 PS or 262 and 302 horsepower), the top-of-the-line model will cover up to 460 kilometers (286 miles). However, it’s the Enyaq iV 80 with the rear-wheel-drive electric motor that has the upper hand at 500 kilometers (311 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

Charging the newcomer can be done in three ways, starting with a 230-volt household plug socket with an output of 2.3 kW. Using a wall box with up to 11 kW will top the battery overnight, taking six to eight hours. As for DC fast-charging stations, an output of 125 kW translates to a recharging time of 40 minutes from 10 to 80 percent. The question is, is there anything Skoda-ish about this CUV?

Indeed there is! The trunk volume is definitely a strong point at 585 liters (20.6 cubic feet), making it roomier than the Skoda Karoq. The longer and larger Octavia sedan is rated at 600 liters (21.1 cubic feet) with the seats in their normal position.