The Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV and fast vRS model have been revealed, giving you an EV that’s nearly as practical as the Enyaq, but significantly more striking. The Enyaq Coupe has a range of more than 300 miles, gets from 0-62mph in less than seven seconds and costs from around £40,000.
The Coupe is based on the Enyaq SUV and the shared DNA is apparent in their looks, however the Coupe gets a sloping roofline that makes it look a little more svelte. Go for a vRS model and you also get a subtle body kit, a not-so-subtle shade of Hyper Green paint and suspension that is 15mm lower than the standard car’s. Inside, there’s room for four adults and you get a 570-litre boot that’ll swallow everyone’s luggage. You also get a car that feels very modern thanks to a 13-inch centre touchscreen and a 5.3-inch pod display that takes the place of conventional dials. The Enyaq Coupe is expensive so Skoda has attempted to redress the balance by loading it with plenty of kit, you get climate control, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and autonomous driving aids that meas the car can drive itself on the motorway and in queuing traffic. That leaves you to choose which model to go for. The basic car – called the iV 80 – has a single 203PS motor turning the rear wheels. It squeezes the longest range out of the Skoda’s 77kWh battery – up to 339 miles from a charge. The vRS model is quickest. It gets from 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 111mph. It also has all-wheel drive, with a motor on the front and the rear axle producing 299PS in total. Giving a balance between range and performance – although Skoda has yet to release figures – is the 80x model which is also all-wheel drive and produces 265PS combined. The Enyaq Coupe can also tow up 1400kg. Charging times are quick. Charging the Skoda’s battery from 10-80 per cent can be done in as little as 29 minutes using a public fast charger. Skoda reckons six minutes is enough to add 65 miles worth of range. Using a home charger will be more convenient, cheaper but also slower – charging a battery from flat to full will take 6-8 hours using an 11kWh wall charger. Order books for the vRS mode (which will cost around £50,000) are already open, while the standard car is set to go on sale in May. The first cars are expected to be delivered in July.
