When the Škoda Enyaq iV was launched in Switzerland, I had the opportunity to do a short test with the car. A few months have now passed and the all-wheel drive variants are also available. So I took a closer look at the Enyaq iV80x Sportsline in winter conditions over the last two weeks:
Test car: Škoda Enyaq iV80x SportLine
As mentioned, the vehicle tested is a Škoda Enyaq iV80x with SportsLine equipment. This has a usable battery capacity of 77 kWh and two electric motors which together provide 195 kW of power (265 HP). The manufacturer specifies the WLTP range of the all-wheel drive Enyaq as 460km, while the pure rear-wheel drive model is 520km. The list price for this car starts at 55,360 CHF.
Skoda Enyaq iV80x Sportsline
inner space
Details about the interior and its workmanship would be duplicate content here, which I had already published in detail in the Skoda iV80 test. The materials and seats in the Sportsline are different than in the conventional equipment, but the large display in landscape format on the dashboard is certainly dominant here too. The equipment and space are very good, and the following points should be mentioned in addition to the existing test report: The steering wheel heating with its own button on the steering wheel is particularly practical in winter. Seat heating is activated via the touchscreen in 3 levels, which is also tiptop. The sports seats provide significantly more support than the normal seats, but are still comfortably constructed.
Storage space and seating
The Sportsline also has a lot of space for a family; the back seat leaves room for adults even if someone very tall sits in the front. The trunk is slightly larger compared to the ID.4. The side storage compartments are practical, as is the storage space under the trunk floor (ideal for charging cables). The side holders for two shopping bags each are brilliant, I missed them on too many cars and appreciated them enormously during the test period.
Connectivity: Skoda App
Of course, I also tried out the in-house app for the Enyaq iV. First of all, praise for the design, it looks very tidy and calm. In addition to the obligatory charge level, you also have the option of specifying the maximum SoC or starting and pre-programming the air conditioning. Very useful additions to the vehicle that I no longer want to be without. Unfortunately I had some connection problems and the stability left something to be desired. But I assume that this can be solved with software updates.
The Skoda app with some information about the car and control commands
Comparison to ID.4?
The question that I’ve been able to answer the most about electric cars in recent months: VW ID.4 or Skoda Enyaq?
For me, the two vehicles are almost identical in terms of driving comfort and fuel consumption. In the Enyaq there is a little more space in the trunk, but any options such as a glass roof are not as impressive as in the ID.4. The differences are mostly in the details, many people like the interior of the Enyaq better, but the modern exterior of the ID.4. Since both models are almost identical in terms of price and features, I recommend letting your personal taste decide. Technically, the cars are practically identical (logically with the same platform and technology under the hood).
Towing capacity
Compared to the rear-wheel drive of the iV80, the steering angle is slightly reduced with all-wheel drive. However, the additional power ensures that the trailer load of the iV80x is 1200kg, which is 200kg more than the basic version. The support load of 75kg remains the same.
GoFast quick charger with EVTec station and a Skoda Enyaq iV80x
Skoda Enyaq iV80 at a fast charging station
During the test period, I drove the Enyaq to a fast charger twice to determine the charging performance. In both cases the charge level would ideally have been below 20%, but I was never on the road long enough beforehand to get the battery to the right temperature. So I never got over 70 kW charging power and can’t make any statements about the vehicles themselves. Thanks to six months of experience with the VW ID.4, which is identical to the Enyaq in terms of charging power and battery, I know that just over 120kW is quite possible under ideal conditions. Values above 100kW are more difficult to achieve in winter.
Charge Enyaq at home
Like all models based on the MEB platform, the Enyaq charges with a maximum of 11kW. This means that the car would theoretically be charged from 0 to 100% in around 7 hours, a situation that probably never occurs in practice. I charged the Enyaq several times at home and, weather-wise, I tried to use solar energy as regulated as possible, but that was hardly possible in the cloudy autumn weather. Accordingly, a practical control system can be built with an intelligent charging station such as the Juice Charger Me and the appropriate energy management system. In my case, during winter times, an attempt is made to charge with excess and otherwise the car will automatically be fully charged in the off-peak tariff, or to the specified SoC value.
Charge Skoda Enyaq at home using Juice Charge
Range
Just as the manufacturer’s WLTP specification shrinks from 520 to 460km, I had the same experience with range. In the entire test I achieved an average consumption of 22.1kWh/100km. This in wintry conditions, sometimes with snow on the streets and always temperatures around zero. Accordingly, the realistic range was well under 400km and was around 350km. This is absolutely okay for a test under these conditions and shows the solid range at low temperatures.
I estimate the additional consumption of the Enyaq iV80x (all-wheel drive) compared to the iV80 (rear-wheel drive) to be around 2kWh/100km based on numerous empirical values from previous tests. This also depends on other factors, but in normal use (not alpine), it should work fine.
Skoda Enyaq iV80x in the test
Conclusion
It was a great two weeks in the Enyaq iV80x and, especially with the temperatures and snowfall, an ideal test for the all-wheel drive. This keeps the Enyaq on the road as if it were on rails and the additional power is also clearly noticeable. The visual appearance in the strong blue of the Sportsline makes the Enyaq an eye-catcher, which I really like. The current sales figures prove the Enyaq right, it definitely seems to be convincing in the market and has become one of the most popular family electric cars. That’s absolutely right in my opinion and now with the all-wheel drive it’s also an option for the many Swiss all-wheel drive fans.