The Skoda Enyaq iV is the brand’s second EV after the Citigo e-iV. However, the latter is only available from stock, so that means that the Enyaq is currently the only electric Skoda that you can order new. In ‘Back to Basics’ Techzle investigates which equipment the electric SUV will receive for its starting price.
Skoda Enyaq iV 60
€ 40,780
In terms of variants, it remains in any case clear at Skoda. The Enyaq iV is currently available as ’60’ or as ’80’. The differences between the two are in the power and battery capacity. The 60 has a 58 kWh battery and an engine that delivers 180 hp, while the 80 does with 77 kWh and 204 hp. Thanks to this larger battery capacity, the 80 has a WLTP range of 510 kilometers, while the 60 remains stuck at 390 kilometers. The 80 can also fill itself a little faster with power from the fast charger: the fast charging power is 125 kW compared to 100 kW for the 60. By the way, the 60 standard is limited to 50 kW fast charging: for the fast charging capacity of 100 kW you have to add € 550 to pay. A charging cable is then included in the starting price. The Enyaq iV 80 costs € 7,000 more than the 60, which is for the above amount in the price list. In contrast to the Volkswagen ID4, the Enyaq customer does not have a choice of different trim levels, but from various option packages. More about that later.
Black bumpers
Where most car brands deliver their models in black or white as standard, Skoda takes a different approach. The only free paint color on the Enyaq iV is the ‘Energy Blue’ on the images. There is also a choice of seven other metallic paint colors, which in most cases have an additional cost of € 700. Only ‘Velvet Red Metallic’ has to yield € 1,100. As far as the wheels are concerned, the Enyaq iV is not in the least childish, because as standard it rolls on 19-inch alloy wheels. Three other wheel designs are available as an option, ranging from 19-inch to 21-inch.
The black rear bumper seems to be a typical style feature of a base model, but the more expensive version of the Enyaq also has it. You certainly do not have to be ashamed of that. Incidentally, the frame of the side windows is also available in chrome for € 400. The Enyaq has LED lighting both at the front and rear. As an option, on the 60 for € 1,290, this can be upgraded to matrix LED headlights and ‘luxury LED rear lights’ with dynamic turn indicators. Lovers of the luminous ‘Crystal Face’ grille will have to save for the 80, because that option is not available on the 60. To make parking easier, rear parking sensors are standard. The Parking package with front sensors and a reversing camera is optionally available for € 650.
Great screen
The interior of the Enyaq is covered with a combination of fabric and artificial leather as standard. In addition to the seats, part of the dashboard is also covered in fabric, which has a gray color as standard. Optionally, there is also a combination of leather and Alcantara or full leather upholstery available. Those seats are also manually adjustable. To provide some extra atmosphere, you can set the mood lighting in 10 colors. While it is usually usual with products from the Volkswagen group that a smaller screen is screwed into the interior for the starting price, this is by no means the case with the Enyaq. By default you just get the 13-inch screen on top of the dashboard. Navigation, DAB + and smartphone preparation are also included in the price. You can start with the push of a button, but unlocking must be done with the key.
Comfort-enhancing features such as a light and rain sensor and separate climate control with two zones are always present on the Enyaq. In the front there are two USB-C connections to charge phones. In practical terms, the Enyaq does not disappoint either: the rear seat can be folded down in parts as standard and there is, as befits a Skoda, a storage compartment for an umbrella in the driver’s door and an ice scraper on the inside of the tailgate. Normally this is located at the fuel flap, but with the Enyaq it is of course open during loading. It would be a shame if a random passer-by suddenly decides he needs an ice scraper. For the cold winter months, it is nice to know that the Enyaq has a remote-controlled preheating.
In terms of safety systems, the Enyaq has Front Assist and Lane Assist. For things like adaptive cruise control and blind spot assistance you have to tick the assistance package at € 850. With the Infotainment Plus package you get a head-up display for € 900. Despite the fact that the Enyaq is not exactly sparsely equipped as standard, the option list is still quite extensive. Some other noteworthy options are the heat pump (€ 1,200), the climate package with heated seats, heated windshield washers and 3-zone climate control (€ 490) and the comfort package that includes wireless charging for the telephone and keyless go (€ 890). In conclusion, the Enyaq is not very sparsely equipped as standard, but it is also not the case that you can leave the option list completely untouched. You can’t really call it a price pack.