Skoda announced some considerable improvements of its Enyaq SUV for the 2024 model year, bringing longer range, faster charging and more torque. That's all thanks to the new rear motor and battery chemistry. The lineup is down to three Enyaq models - the 85, 85x and the RS (the Coupe variants also) - and they all get a new drivetrain.
The Enyaq 85 configuration can now cover
up to 565 km on a single charge per the WLPT cycle (up from 548 km), while the
maximum power output is now 210 kW, up from 150 kW. That's all thanks to the
new rear-mounted motor that's not only more powerful but more efficient as
well. There's no change in the battery charging speed here.
The 85x variant, on the other hand, now
charges from 10 to 80% in 28 minutes, which is 6 minutes faster thanks to the
new 175 kW max charging rate. The range jump is more modest, though - from 524
km to 538 km as well as the power output - from 195 kW to 210 kW. The Enyaq
RS's power increase is 30 kW and is now 250 kW, whereas the range goes up to
541 km from 517 km. The charging rate is the same as on the 85x - 175 kW, so a
10-80% charging cycle will take 28 minutes.
In addition to the hardware improvements,
Skoda announced a new preconditioning feature for the battery. The battery's
managment system can bring the battery to an optimal temperature before you get
to the charging station, either manually or automatically, depending on the
current battery temperature and the navigation data.
