When an all-new nameplate launches, there’s usually plenty of fanfare. Not in the Skoda Enyaq's case, unfortunately.
Extreme European demand meant the Enyaq's Australian launch was a long way behind its 2021 European release, only arriving in September 2024. This didn’t help build excitement for the off-beat electric car.
There’s another good reason Skoda Australia didn’t make a big song and dance — a facelift has already been revealed in Europe, due here later this year.
Does that mean you should forget about the Enyaq? After all, this electric mid-size SUV isn’t exactly short on rivals, everything from the pioneering Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y to just-launched Chinese upstarts like the Xpeng G6 and Deepal S07 are vying for your attention.
We'd suggest not bring so fast to judge, especially given the 'Mamba Green' example we had for an extended period over the holiday break meant almost no passersby missed it. It caught more eyeballs than a bright yellow McLaren — seriously!
Skoda Enyaq 2025: RS (4X4)
Engine Type | 0.0L |
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Fuel Type | Electric |
Fuel Efficiency | 0.0L/100km (combined) |
Seating | 5 |
Price From | $83,990 |
Safety Rating |
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Price and features – Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with? 8/10
8 / 10
The Enyaq range is lean in Australia with two trims, and we’ve got the flagship RS model that costs $83,990, before on-road costs.
The equipment list is healthy with leather upholstery, 10-way power adjustable heated sets with two-position memory, a heated steering wheel, customisable ambient lighting, tri-zone climate control, a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, LED lighting and a Canton premium sound system.
Australia only gets the big-batteried Enyaqs, meaning a 77kWh lithium-ion pack. Twin motors are standard on the RS.
The asking price still stacks up well against rivals from established brands with similar punch, such as Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq N Line ($87,800), Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD ($87,590), Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ($79,990) and the dull Toyobaru twins, the Subaru Solterra AWD Touring ($76,990) and Toyota bZ4X AWD ($74,900, all before on-road costs).
Tesla is the problem — as it always seems to be for established manufacturers — with the newly-upgraded Model Y Long Range nearly $10,000 cheaper ($73,400) and delivering better straight-line performance and driving range.
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Design – Is there anything interesting about its design? 9/10
9 / 10
Being divisive in this day and age is important, especially in this segment. While Tesla design was briefly a symbol of change, the Model 3 and Y have rapidly become anonymous blobs that amble down every main arterial. The Mamba Green Enyaq RS coupe is an antidote.
Sure, it’s a little awkward and tall from behind (channelling a bit of first-gen BMW X6 in its overall form) yet the low roofline, huge 21-inch alloy wheels, crisp swage lines and tall bonnet give the Enyaq’s shape interest.
The proportions are about right with a long wheelbase (2766mm) compared to the Enyaq's overall 4653mm length giving it a wheel-in-each-corner stance. Height is just 1618mm, not much taller than a sedan, and width is 1879mm.
Individual details, such as the glowing crystal grille (a bit like a Hollywood actor's teeth) proved divisive, yet when everything else is so strong — including the colour — the Enyaq is strangely resolved. Power plus power works, in this case.
Jumping inside there’s a reassuring calm after that searing paint (other shades are available, but why would you?) Not quite austere, the Enyaq’s cabin majors on black leather and nicely grained plastic.
A flourish of faux carbon fibre and twist of chrome on the door handles combine with customisable ambient lighting to lift cabin ambience.
The Enyaq isn’t all perfect with some materials, especially below the belt line, feeling cheaper than you'd expect for $83K. Creaks and groans from plastic parts in the centre console and dashboard could be heard while driving, too.
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Practicality – How practical is its space and tech inside? 9/10
9 / 10
There’s a more practical wagon-bodied version offered in Europe, contributing to the Enyaq’s success as a family car but the Enyaq coupe still bursts with smart storage.
In fact, it’s fairer to think of this Enyaq RS as more of a raised sedan, a slightly taller-riding electric version of the Skoda Superb, rather than a 'coupe'.
The Skoda Enyaq has a huge 570-litre boot that puts it at the pointy end of the class (Tesla’s 854L Model Y claim is fanciful, including underfloor storage and counting all the way to the roof).
Plus, being a Skoda, the Enyaq ships with 'Simply Clever' touches like four shopping bag hooks, four tie-down points, extensive cargo net system, two amazingly useful Velcro boot dividers and segmented underfloor storage for supplied Mode 2 and 3 charging cables. There’s even a hook on the parcel shelf to hold the false floor up. The only miss is a lack of spare wheel.
The backrest folds flat in a 60/40 split and this can be done from the back seat with remote levers. There’s also a ski-port pass-through that doubles as an armrest in the back seats.
Accommodation in the rear is great, even for those about six foot. I was comfortable sitting behind my driving position at 188cm, with good knee room, toe space and headroom.
Amenity includes a separate climate zone, two USB-C chargers, nifty pull-up and clip-in rear sunshades, a removable centre box (so you can have a fully flat floor) and two cupholders in the armrest. Materials are mostly hard, though there is a squishy armrest on the door card.
The only negative in the back — especially apparent in harsh Australian summers — is the heat radiating from the standard glass roof. There is a manually-installable sunshade available from Skoda.
The Skoda Enyaq has ISOFIX anchors on both outboard rear seats and the same number of top tether anchors. The top tethers are easy to access with no covers to get in the way.
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It has doors that open quite wide, but not quite to 90 degrees, and the low roof means door apertures are a little awkward. Also, because the door cladding comes all the way down and the car is functionally quite low, care is required around tall kerbs.
You’ll notice in the front door card that Skoda’s signature umbrellas are nestled into the hole the armrest leaves, which is a great touch.
The bucket seats are 10-way power adjustable with two-position memory and heating. It is easy to get comfortable with the reach and height adjustable steering wheel falling perfectly to the hands, being especially accommodating for taller drivers.
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Practical touches include felt-lined door bins, a storage cubby beneath the centre console and shift-by-wire gear selector, half-width glove box, multi-tiered storage below an adjustable centre armrest, adjustable size cupholders and plenty of odds and ends storage.
Technology is straightforward and runs through a responsive 13.0-inch touchscreen. Skoda’s software is fine but most will end up using the consistent wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the Enyaq.
Thankfully, doing so doesn’t hamper the screen’s shortcut buttons. At the bottom there’s still quick temperature adjustment and heated seat controls, shortcuts to the home screen, further climate, phone, media menus and more.
Skoda has kept a few clips of physical buttons, too, some below the screen shortcut to the drive assist, drive modes, park assist, hazard lights, climate control and demisters, while headlights are down and to the right of the steering wheel. Simple stuff, but not to be taken for granted anymore.
Under the bonnet – What are the key stats for its motor? 7/10
7 / 10
You won’t find any ‘frunk’ in the Skoda, which is a bit of a shame. Instead, the Volkswagen Group 'MEB' platform supports the Enyaq RS’s twin electric motor set-up, with a 210kW and 545Nm item on the rear axle and 134Nm on the front that only activates when needed.
The result is a combined 250kW and 545Nm. Acceleration is brisk, amped by a sharp throttle calibration. Skoda claims a 0-100km/h time of 5.4 seconds and it continues to be punchy beyond there. The Enyaq’s top speed is electronically limited to 180km/h.
That would have been considered plenty five years ago, yet rivals like the Tesla Model Y Performance mean the Enyaq’s punch is far from mind-blowing by today’s standards. Ultimately, the 210kW rear-drive Enyaq Sportline is all most will need.
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Efficiency – What is its driving range? What is its charging time? 8/10
8 / 10
In more potent RS guise, the Enyaq’s range suffers a little, at 530km (WLTP) with vehicle energy consumption listed at 14.5kWh/100km.
That is a reasonable range and it wasn’t too hard to achieve similar figures. Even running the air conditioning on a 30-plus degree summer's day the trip computer recorded a best figure of 15.1kWh/100km over a 250km mix of urban and rural driving, for a real-world driving range of 510km.
Over 1800km of total driving, the cumulative total was 16.4kWh/100km, giving an average of 470km from a charge.
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The Skoda Enyaq’s fast charge speed is mid-pack, capped to 175kW DC. With a powerful enough pylon, you’ll be able to jump from 10-80 per cent charge in less than 30 minutes, says Skoda. We observed close to peak speed during our test.
Home and slow-speed public charging maxes out at 11kW AC, which should take the Enyaq from flat to full in around eight hours.
Skoda has a smartphone app that can connect to the Enyaq and give real-time information about charge status in Europe, but it is not yet online in Australia.
Instead, you can set a charge limit and monitor the vehicle’s progress on the centre screen. It is also possible to pre-program climate control functions for specific times to either warm or cool the Enyaq's cabin.
Driving – What's it like to drive? 8/10
8 / 10
Initial touch points are pure Skoda: sharp, direct steering, a supple yet supportive ride and balanced control weighting.
You will feel totally at home getting into an Enyaq out of an Octavia, Superb or Kodiaq and this is deliberate. There is no recalibrating to ultra sharp steering, one-pedal driving or strange adaptive driver aids you notice getting into a Tesla or other electric car.
The Enyaq RS can be a little abrupt over bumps at low speeds, owing to its large 21-inch alloy wheels. There is some knocking from the front suspension as well. It is best to set the drive mode to 'Comfort' around town, softening the adaptive dampers and accelerator response.
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When you go out into the countryside, the Enyaq delivers with fantastic body control in its middle Normal drive mode while bump absorption remains excellent.
Skoda has done a great job insulating the car, the Enyaq is seriously quiet on coarse chip surfaces and slices through the wind at motorway speeds. It is effortless to travel long distances behind the wheel.
When you ask a little more of the chassis on give-and-take roads, though, the Enyaq RS doesn't quite step up to the plate.

Putting the 15-stage adaptive dampers in 'Sport' mode makes them too firm, without natural body roll. This puts a lot of load through the tyres, which are Bridgestone Turanza Eco items — great for sound and range, not for grip.
The rubber is staggered, too, with narrower front (235/45 R21) compared to rear (255/40R21) promoting understeer at the limit. A high kerb weight of 2290kg doesn’t help, either, but seems to be a common theme with vehicles based on the VW Group MEB platform.
It took a bit of getting used to the Enyaq’s brake pedal, too, which is clumsy at blending the regenerative braking at the top of the travel with hydraulic further down. A firmer, more consistent pedal would make for smoother driving.
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That said, having paddle-operated four-stage regenerative braking is welcome and, overall, there’s a charm to the way the Enyaq drives. It feels slick and well-oiled in a way many other electric cars feel overly heavy on technology.
Warranty & Safety Rating
Safety – What safety equipment is fitted? What is its safety rating? 8/10
8 / 10
The Skoda Enyaq was awarded a maximum five stars in its 2021 ANCAP safety test. It has eight airbags including front, front and rear side, and curtain airbags.
The Enyaq is equipped with active safety features including auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection.
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Being a little older than some rivals, the Enyaq does not have the latest driver-attention monitoring systems, but this can be seen as a blessing as they are often poorly integrated. The fuzzy 360-degree camera could do with improvement, too.
Still, it features blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. The aids are well calibrated for Australian driving and can be left engaged.
To disable the lane-keep, though, it’s an easy tap on the persistent top menu of the multimedia screen, even with Apple CarPlay running. More of this, please.
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Ownership – What warranty is offered? What are its service intervals? What are its running costs? 8/10
8 / 10
Skoda’s seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty applies to the Enyaq as it does to all of its models.
The guarantee is right up there with the best and is a long way ahead of Tesla’s short three-year warranty.
Servicing is due once every two years or 30,000km and owners can pre-purchase eight- or 10-year service packs, the former costing $1650.
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Verdict
Skoda’s runaway sales success in Europe makes sense, where there’s a broad range including a pragmatic family-friendly wagon version. In Australia, though, the pre-facelift Enyaq is destined to remain a niche proposition.
This is absolutely no bad thing. Judging by the number of double takes and gawks the Mamba Green RS got over its tenure, having too many on the roads could be a danger. It gets all the main ingredients right with solid efficiency, good packaging and there-or-thereabouts pricing.
The Skoda Enyaq is an electric car to consider if you appreciate practical touches and delight in the well-calibrated driving experience Skoda offers. Those who appreciate the out-there styling and bright colours will find the appeal obvious.
Pricing Guides

Range and Specs
Vehicle | Specs | Price* |
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RS (4X4) | Electric, 1 SPEED AUTOMATIC | $83,990 |
Sportline (4X2) | Electric, 1 SPEED AUTOMATIC | $69,990 |