Used Skoda Enyaq cars for sale

Used Skoda Enyaq pros and cons

Is a second hand Skoda Enyaq a good car?

The Skoda Enyaq is probably one of the best possible examples of a ‘good’ car — it’s comfortable, roomy, reliable, offers a decent electric range, and is perfectly pleasant to drive. It’s just not very exciting — not just good, but a goody-two-shoes. 

Underneath, it uses all of the same batteries and motors as the Volkswagen ID4 and Audi Q4 e-tron, but it’s quite a bit roomier than either. It also shares components with the new Ford Explorer, but it’s massively bigger inside than the Ford. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are also sharp rivals for the Skoda (and are a bit more fun to drive, too). 

The Skoda’s styling doesn’t exactly shout about itself — it’s firmly in the boxy-but-good category, although there are options to spruce it up such as the Sportline styling pack and a light-up grille at the front if you want to go full Vegas.

Inside, the cabin makes up for the plain exterior with a big, bright infotainment screen, and excellent quality. You sit up high and comfortable in an Enyaq, while those in the back seats get copious legroom and headroom. The cabin is also full of neat, helpful touches such as cupholders that allow you to open a bottle of fizzy drink or water with one hand. 

The infotainment system in the earlier Enyaqs came in for a lot of criticism for being slow and difficult to use (as well as sometimes ‘bricking’ itself and displaying nothing but a blank screen). Later updates, which can be sent over-the-air via the Enyaq’s on-board internet connection, have improved things a bit, but the system is still not as good as that of some rivals. 

Overall quality is great though and the boot is huge at 585 litres. That’s more space than you get in almost any other family EV, aside from the Tesla Model Y, which also has the extra boot in the nose which the Skoda lacks. 

The Skoda can match the Model Y for real-world range, though. Early models with the big 77kWh battery had a claimed range of 325 miles, and would easily do better than 250 miles in real-world conditions. Recent updates to the battery, and upgrades to the rear-mounted electric motor, have stretched the Enyaq’s maximum range to as much as 348 miles on a full charge. 

Just remember that it’s the early 80 and later 85 models which can do that kind of driving on one charge. The 60 model used a smaller 58kWh battery for an official range of 210 miles, and less than that in real world driving. The 60 model’s upsides are that it's cheaper to buy, and weighs a bit less than the 80 or 85, but it was never as popular so you might struggle slightly to find a used one.

There was also an 85x four-wheel drive model with an extra electric motor in the front, and a sporty vRS version, also with four-wheel drive, and 340hp. 

Charging times are comparable to most other big electric cars, with a 10-80% charge taking around 30 minutes on a DC rapid charger. Early Enyaqs used a 204hp rear-mounted motor which is brisk, but not exactly quick (although better than the 170hp motor in the 60 version). Latterly, the Enyaq has been given a 286hp motor which is a bit more emphatic. 

The Enyaq’s not a ball of fun on a twisty road, but it does major on comfort and silence, so is ideal for longer journeys or for heading into town. It’s a chunky car, but good visibility and useful camera systems mean it’s not too hard to park. If you want fun from your EV, get a Ford Mustang Mach E…

The Skoda Enyaq won’t get your heart-rate up with the sheer excitement of driving it, but it should prove a very satisfying thing to own and use. It’s practical, comfortable, and solidly built — as sensible and fuss-free as any Skoda should be.

What to look for when buying a used Skoda Enyaq

The Enyaq, along with pretty much every other Skoda, seems to be well-built and reliable. The fact that there’s less to go wrong in an EV probably helps, but it’s never been recalled by Skoda for any glaring issues.
The only point of contention is the infotainment system, which in early versions was laggy and hugely unreliable, causing many frustrated returns to dealerships. Later software updates fixed a lot of the problems, but not all of them, and the awkward menu structure remains.
As with any used electric car, make sure you get a battery health report before buying. 

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