Mat’s Car of the Day: the Skoda Enyaq was the UK’s best-selling electric car in October – and you can get one for a right bargain
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Mat Watson takes a closer look at the electric SUV that topped the UK’s EV sales charts in October. Here are three reasons why he thinks it’s a great buy, and three things that annoy him.
We now know which cars were the best-sellers in October, and the fantastic Skoda Enyaq topped the charts as the UK’s most popular electric car last month.
But what makes it such a steal? I’ve picked out three reasons why you should consider buying this electric SUV, along with three things to bear in mind before taking the plunge.
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Three things I like about the Skoda Enyaq
1. It’s incredibly practical
There’s loads of room for passengers, while the 585-litre boot offers plenty of space for luggage. I also love the clever Skoda touches, such as the umbrella hidden in the door and ice scraper built into the tailgate.
2. It’s a comfortable cruiser
The Enyaq is a lovely car to cover long distances in. Its suspension soaks up bumps, the cabin is quiet and the longer-range 85 model can travel up to 373 miles on a single charge.
3. The interior feels upmarket
The cabin feels surprisingly posh for a Skoda, with quality materials, plenty of storage and a smart layout. I’d seriously question whether you need to spend more on an Audi Q4 e-tron when the Enyaq feels this good inside.
Skoda Enyaq deals
I’ve found a great deal on the Skoda Enyaq through Carwow that’s well worth a look. It’s for the SE L version, which offers up to 373 miles of range on a single charge. You can also save over £6,100, at the time of writing, bringing the price down from more than £42,000 to less than £36,000.
Despite being the entry-level model, the Enyaq SE L comes with plenty of standard kit. You get a 13.0-inch infotainment screen, heated front seats, ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, and a wireless phone charger with a cooling function.
Three things that annoy me about the Skoda Enyaq
1. The infotainment is fiddly
While the touchscreen looks impressive, it can be slow to respond and some functions are buried in menus. I really wish Skoda had included more physical buttons for things like the climate controls too.
2. You have to pay more for the decent range
If you want to get the best range out of the Enyaq, you’ll need to go for one of the bigger-battery versions, which cost more. I’d like to see a cheaper model that can travel further on a charge, rather than having to spend extra to get the range for longer journeys.
3. It’s not much fun to drive
The Enyaq is comfortable and easy to drive, but it isn’t exactly exciting. It feels quite heavy through corners, so I’d like a little more fun from behind the wheel.
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*Savings are made up of the maximum dealer discount off RRP – subject to dealership, location and trim. Prices correct at the time of writing.