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Skoda Enyaq with Modern Solid design and extended driving range
The updated Skoda Enyaq debuts with Modern Solid design, up to 596 km WLTP range, faster charging and sustainable interior details.
The refreshed Skoda Enyaq aims to impress within just a minute, and it now has the substance to back up that claim. With the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, the SUV presents a sharper character. The front end has been completely reworked, featuring the illuminated Tech-Deck Face grille that hides sensors behind dark glass, while the SKODA lettering on the hood replaces the traditional badge. Slim matrix headlights and Dark Chrome accents highlight the modern look.
The changes go far beyond aesthetics. Improved aerodynamics add up to 13 km of extra range depending on body style. In practice, this means up to 581 km for the SUV and as much as 596 km for the Coupé under WLTP testing. Charging is equally notable: in the 85x configuration, the battery charges from 10 to 80 percent in 28 minutes with a peak of 175 kW.
The lineup covers several variants. The entry Enyaq 60 uses a 59 kWh net battery and produces 150 kW. The Enyaq 85, with its 77 kWh pack, delivers 210 kW and is available as rear-wheel drive or as the all-wheel-drive 85x with two motors. At the top sits the sporty RS model, rated at 250 kW (340 hp), capable of 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and offering bidirectional charging capability.
Inside, sustainability is the guiding theme. Upholstery options include ECONYL® recycled textiles and leather treated with olive leaf extract, alongside “Simply Clever” features such as a QR code in the luggage area for practical guidance. Space remains generous: 585 liters in the SUV and 570 liters in the Coupé.
Production is centered at Mlada Boleslav, where the updated model rolled off the line in February 2025. It continues a story that began in 2020 with the first Skoda series model built on the VW Group’s MEB platform. Since then, the Coupé joined in 2022, followed by the RS version, with more than 200,000 units produced by early 2024.
In the European market, the Enyaq sits among rivals such as the Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Its range often surpasses direct competitors, particularly in Coupé form, though its charging speeds trail leaders like the Ioniq 5. Test reports describe the facelift as sharper, better equipped, and still highly competitive in its segment.
All told, the Enyaq remains a cornerstone of Skoda’s electric strategy, combining practicality with a distinctive design direction and steady technological progress.
2025, Aug 22 23:35