Skoda Enyaq Coupe Review 2024

The Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV is little more than a rakish coupe-SUV derivative of the Skoda Enyaq iV. That's no bad thing, though, as the regular model is one of the best electric cars on the market today.

Set to compete with in-house rivals such as the Volkswagen ID.5 and the Audi Q4 e-tron, the new flagship Skoda will also tempt buyers away from premium EVs like the Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y and BMW iX3.

That's particularly true for the sporty Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS, which is the first Enyaq Coupe to arrive in the UK and the one we've spent the most time driving.

Priced from around £52,000, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS features an 82kWh battery pack that powers an electric motor on each axle, giving the rapid SUV four-wheel drive.

It has a total power output of 299PS (it's almost like Skoda's engineers were aiming for 300PS and miscalculated slightly) and a peak torque figure of 460Nm – enough for it to accelerate to 62mph in 6.5 seconds. Top speed is 111mph.

It's pretty swift with the usual no-nonsense acceleration we're becoming accustomed to in electric vehicles. But there's not much drama about the way the Enyaq Coupe iV picks up pace – which you may or may not see as a good thing.

Even with 21-inch alloy wheels, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV is surprisingly comfortable over speed humps and the like. That translates into a slight floatiness at high speed – it's very different to the overly firm Ford Mustang Mach-E.

With a range of up to 309 miles, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS is one of the more useable electric cars you can buy, while it can be charged at speeds of up to 135kW. That'll add 80 per cent of range in around half an hour, if you can find a quick enough charger.

Not too fussed about vRS performance? The rear-wheel-drive Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80 shares the same 82kWh battery pack yet, with just one electric motor to power, has a WLTP range of 335 miles.

Prices for lesser Skoda Enyaq Coupe models are yet to be confirmed but expect the standard 80 to be a fair chunk more affordable than the vRS.

You might think that the sloped roofline of the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV eats into interior space, but it's not too bad. A panoramic sunroof is standard and it's been specially designed not to need a blind, so it actually adds headroom. Adults can sit in the back of the Enyaq Coupe iV quite comfortably, while boot space is down just 15 litres.

Ultimately, you're not going to be disappointed with a Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV. We reckon the standard car is a better proposition, though, and there really isn't any need to spend £52,000 on the vRS model. If you really want a fast electric car, there are better options.

Looking for a second opinion? Read heycar's first drive review of the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS

By giving the ultra-practical Skoda Enyaq iV a more rakish roofline, you'd expect the Coupe model to take a significant hit in the versatility stakes. But it's not as much of a compromise as you'd perhaps think.

Boot space is down just 15 litres compared to the standard car, while access is wide and not too high. The Transport Package is a useful option, adding a net in the boot as well as a variable-height boot floor and rear-seat backrest release. The rear seats can be dropped to provide up to 1610 litres of luggage space when required.

All Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV models come with a panoramic sunroof as standard. This is tinted so, Skoda says, there's no need to fit a headroom-hindering roof blind. It's actually quite spacious for rear-seat passengers, with plenty of headroom and legroom for even the tallest of adults.

There's an impressive amount of space in the front, too, while the front seats are positioned reassuringly high. There's plenty of room for storing your odds and ends, including a large central cubby box, big cupholders and generous door bins.

Isofix child seat mounting points are fitted to the front passenger seat and outer rear seats.

While the Skoda Enyaq Coupe IV's interior doesn't look as futuristic as you'd find in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 or as minimalist as a Tesla Model Y's, it feels extremely well-finished. There are soft-touch materials aplenty, while we're sure it'll stand the test of time very well indeed.

All Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS models in the UK come with the vRS Suite Design Selection, which means it features black perforated leather seats, carbon-effect dash inserts and aluminium pedals. It looks as smart as it feels, although it doesn't exactly shout about its sporty credentials.

Infotainment is provided in the form of a large 13-inch navigation system positioned high up on the dashboard. This is standard across the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe iV range, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

It's a really intuitive system to use, with a tiled home screen and buttons at the bottom of the display to adjust the temperature of the climate control. We'd prefer standalone buttons as they're more intuitive to use while driving, but lumping them into the touchscreen display is pretty standard these days.

The optional Infotainment Package Plus features a smart head-up display that displays augmented-reality directions for navigation as well as speed and traffic data. You can also opt for a premium 12-speaker Canton sound system, too.

Prices for a new Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS start from £52,000. That means it's no longer a value proposition – you can pick up a Volvo C40 for less than £45,000 or a Tesla Model Y for £55,000.

The vRS is the range-topping Enyaq, though, and is comprehensively equipped – as well as the 299PS drivetrain, you also get 20-inch alloy wheels, a heated leather steering wheel, heated leather sport seats and a 13-inch navigation system – you're hardly going to find it lacking.

If you're after a cheaper Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV, you'll have to wait for the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80 to go on sale later in the year. Prices for this are yet to be confirmed but it'll be a bit pricier than the standard Skoda Enyaq iV 80, which starts from around £40,000.

Inside, you get aluminium pedals, a three-spoke leather heated steering wheel, heated front sport seats with power-adjustable lumbar support for the driver, tri-zone climate control and even an umbrella in the door.

There's also a 13-inch navigation system with DAB radio (as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and a host of driver-assistance tech including adaptive cruise control, a rear-view camera and front assist with assisted automatic braking.

Skoda says the Enyaq Coupe iV 80 will be able to travel up to 335 miles on a charge – slightly more than the equivalent SUV model due to the Coupe's more aerodynamic profile. The Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS, meanwhile, has a WLTP range of 309 miles.

Capable of rapid charging at speeds of up to 135kW, you can top up the Enyaq Coupe iV vRS's 82kWh battery to 80 per cent in as little as half an hour.

A more typical 50kW public rapid charger will do it in just over an hour, while a full charge using a 7kW home wallbox will take around 13 hours. Depending on your home electricity tariff, a full charge on your driveway will cost around £15.

As an electric car, you won't pay anything to tax it, while it's also exempt from the premium car surcharge (despite having a list price of more than £40,000).

The Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV comes with a three-year warranty, while this can be extended for up to five years. The high-voltage battery is covered up to eight years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes sooner).

Although we've only driven the sporty Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS with optional 21-inch alloy wheels, it's surprising how well it copes with uneven road surfaces – particularly at low speeds. It's much more compliant than a Ford Mustang Mach-E, but it does feel a little floaty once you pick up the pace.

It feels like a big, heavy, electric SUV in the corners – which is exactly what it is, of course. The light steering is great around town but doesn't exactly inspire confidence on the open road.

It's a little disappointing for a vRS-badged model (vRS is, after all, Skoda's sporting brand – its equivalent to VW's GTI). With an electric motor on each axle, the Skoda Enyaq iV VRS is four-wheel drive, ensuring plenty of grip – although we wouldn't bother trying ot take it off road.

With 299PS and 460Nm of torque, the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS will sprint to 62mph in 6.5 seconds. That's sprightly enough by conventional standards but there are faster alternatives – a range-topping Kia EV6 can reach 62mph in just 5.2 seconds, while even the slowest Tesla Model Y takes 4.8 seconds.

If you're not too fussed about performance, a Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80 will follow, with a 201PS rear-mounted motor and an 8.8-second 0-62mph time.

There's a host of driver-assistance tech available in the Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe but, for the full array of systems, you'll need the optional Assisted Drive Package Plus.

This features Travel Assist, which allows the car to adjust its speed according to the surrounding traffic and speed limit – combined with the Adaptive Lane Assist system, it very nearly drives itself on the motorway.

The Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe is available with up to nine airbags. These include two optional rear side airbags designed to protect passengers on the two outer rear seats – a worthwhile option if you plan to regularly carry rear-seat passengers.

The regular Skoda Enyaq iV was awarded five stars when it was crash-tested by Euro NCAP in 2021. This included an impressive 94 per cent score for child occupants and 89 per cent for children.

The all-wheel-drive Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 1400kg, while Skoda says the rear-wheel-drive Enyaq Coupe iV 80 is rated to tow up to 1200kg.

Standard equipment on the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS includes 20-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights and rear lights, a panoramic glass sunroof and vRS front and rear bumpers.

Inside, you get aluminium pedals, a three-spoke leather heated steering wheel, heated front sport seats with power-adjustable lumbar support for the driver,  tri-zone climate control and even an umbrella in the door. There's also a 13-inch navigation system with DAB radio (as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and a host of driver-assistance tech including adaptive cruise control, a rear-view camera and front assist with assisted automatic braking.