Used Skoda Enyaq buying guide: A class-leading secondhand option

The Skoda Enyaq was pivotal in turning everyone’s favourite Czech carmaker into one of the leading EV brands of the day, and there’s a simple reason for that: It’s utterly brilliant.

Fun fact – the Enyaq wasn’t Skoda’s first dedicated EV. That title goes to its 1938 ‘Beer Float’, an electric van used by breweries in Plzen to deliver barrels of Czechia’s finest to various refreshment emporia across the city.

Yet when initial Enyaq deliveries were made in 2021, it showed that Mlada Boleslav could build a ground-up electric car, providing owners with Skoda’s signature traits of quality, dependability, and affordability.

Having delivered on its brief and then some, the Enyaq has become one of the most popular choices amongst UK motorists, and it consistently ranks amongst the UK’s top 10 best-selling EVs. The fact that it has scooped numerous Car of the Year awards here and across continental Europe is testimony to just how good it is.

The Enyaq sits between the smaller Elroq and the larger Peaq in Skoda’s all-electric SUV line-up, and it rides on the same EV-only MEB platform as its sister cars, the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron.

Despite sharing the same underpinnings as its more expensive siblings, the Skoda is our choice of the three MEB triplets thanks to its charm, affordability, and vastly superior cabin. It’s also not as awkward-looking as the Audi, or as dreary as the VW.

While the Enyaq underwent a significant facelift at the start of 2025, there is still very much a case for first-generation versions as a used buy.

UK model history

The Skoda Enyaq arrived on UK shores in three trim levels: The entry-level 60, mid-tier 80, and the Skoda Motorsport-inspired vRS, which deserves its own story.

The Skoda Enyaq 60 and 80 are rear-wheel-drive (RWD), with the former generating 177bhp, and the latter 201bhp. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive (AWD) 80X gets 261bhp and a sub-seven second 0-62mph time.

After almost three years on sale, the Enyaq underwent a mild facelift. The 80 and 80X were dropped in favour of the 85 and 85X, which boosted power to 282bhp, and slashed the 0-62mph run to 6.5s. That same year, Skoda also replaced the 60 with the 50 model.

The major 2025 update saw the Enyaq receive Skoda’s new ‘Modern Solid’ design language, which included an entirely new front end, Skoda’s new badge, and a variety of design and aerodynamic tweaks to improve range and ensure competitiveness.

Used Skoda Enyaq equipment

Skodas are historically well-equipped and thankfully, the Enyaq is no different. All models get a 13-inch, driver-focused infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, plus a 5.3-inch display in front of the driver.

It is worth noting that while there are physical buttons for the hazard lights, drive modes, and heated front and rear screens, there is no tactile switchgear to adjust the climate control. Here, the Enyaq belies its VW DNA with haptic sliders for changing cabin temperature.

The fact that the Enyaq runs on electric motors and batteries doesn’t mean that Skoda has forgotten its signature sensible flourishes. Irrespective of trim level, an umbrella remains hidden in the driver’s door, and the windscreen comes with a clip for holding car park tickets.

In petrol and diesel-powered Skodas, the ice scraper is hidden behind the fuel flap. Yet given EVs charge with the flap open and people are light-fingered, this handy little gadget has been relocated to the inner panel of the boot to prevent it from being stolen while topping up.

Base 50 and 60-spec cars come with dual-zone climate control, 19-inch alloy wheels, electronically-folding door mirrors, auto-dimming door mirrors, and cruise control.

The Skoda Enyaq 80 and the 85 that replaced it add steering wheel-mounted paddles to adjust regen while driving, a heated steering wheel, and extra parking aids. The Sportline and Sportline Plus trim add wireless phone charging, a more aggressive exterior, and, if specified with the Maxx pack, get adaptive dampers and a massaging driver’s seat.

Skoda also offered the Enyaq with a ‘Crystal Face’. Originally a £1,650 option, this visually striking design element replaces the regular blacked-out ‘grille’ with a light-up alternative, introducing 130 LEDs across 18 vertical ribs.

It is one of Skoda’s boldest design elements in recent years and has proven divisive among Skoda fans. Here, beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder – I’m a fan of the Crystal Face, and EV Powered editor, Matt, is very much not.

For a brand that prides itself on simplicity, Skoda’s method of speccing the Enyaq is somewhat baffling. After choosing the trim level and powertrain, it’s up to the owner to select the interior they want.

‘Loft’ cars sit at the bottom of the rung, and come with a somewhat gloomy, black and grey fabric-heavy interior. Next up is ‘Lodge’, which combines natural wool and polyester woven from recycled bottles, and adds a much-needed splash of colour. Further along the range is the ‘Lounge’ option. This pairs black leather and light microfibre with soft suede (or ‘Suedia, if you speak Skoda) and yellow stitching, with a similar setup trimming the dash.

‘Suite’ brings in cognac-coloured stitching, and EcoSuite adds cruelty-free leather to the inner door panels and dashboard. Meanwhile, the matching tan seats are upholstered in a material tanned using sustainable olive trees. The Sportline trim is available on 80 and 85 cars only, and this more performance-focused theme has seats finished in perforated suede with leather inserts, a perforated leather steering wheel, and black rooflining.

There was also a little-known Skoda Enyaq ‘Founders Edition’ (pictured above) created to commemorate Skoda’s 1895 foundation year. A total of – surprise, surprise! – 1,895 of these lesser-spotted Enyaqs were made, and just 50 of them made their way to the UK.

Based on the Enyaq 80, the Founders Edition differs from the rest of the line-up with its own set of unique 21-inch wheels, the Crystal Face, and a numbered steering wheel plaque. Available solely with the Suite interior option, the Founders Edition adds copper elements to the badging, wing mirrors, and wheels.

Irrespective of trim level, the Enyaq is well-built and logical to use. The trim level and interior boil down to what the driver needs, and their taste in colours and materials. If we dig deep and find any criticism of the Enyaq’s cabin, it would be that the VW-derived infotainment system is laggy at times, and the haptic heating controls can be difficult to use.

Used Skoda Enyaq price range and running costs

We found 264 pre-facelift Enyaqs for sale on Autotrader. The cheapest was at £10,295 for a 2021 60 car finished in white, with 115,723 miles on the clock. At the other end of the scale, a 5,553-mile Sportline Plus car from 2024 was the most expensive, courtesy of a £31,999 asking price.

With a home EV charger and dedicated EV tariff costing as low as 7p/kWh, the cost of charging the Enyaq will depend on whether you opt for the 60 or 50 model with its 50kWh battery, or the 80 or 85 with its 77kWh unit. The smaller setup will cost £3.50 to fully charge, while the larger of the two will set you back £5.39. Relying on a public charger will cost significantly more.

When it comes to range, the Enyaq has more than enough for daily driving, as the 50 and 60 trim manage either 234 or 246 miles on a single charge. It’s when you step up to the 80 and 85 models that long-distance drives become a real possibility, with the range figures coming out at from 318 to 348 miles.

The Enyaq 50 and 60 come with a maximum charge rate of 100kW, providing a 10%-80% charge time of 35 and 38 minutes. The 80 has peak DC charging of 125kW, and top-up time remains largely unchanged.

With the arrival of the 85 version, Skoda introduced 175kW charging, bringing charge time down to 28 minutes.

Don’t forget that EVs are no longer road tax exempt, meaning that all electrified vehicles registered after April 1, 2017, will be charged £200 in VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) each year.

Used Skoda Enyaq insurance

Thankfully, the Skoda Enyaq won’t break the bank when it comes to insurance costs, and entry-level cars sit in insurance groups 22 and 24 from 50. Even the AWD Sportline 85X won’t bankrupt you, as it sits in category 37.

As always, shop around for insurance quotes, and remember that factors such as age, occupation, driving history, and whether you have one or off-street parking will be factored into the cost.

Used Skoda Enyaq reliability, official recalls, and faults to look for

The Skoda Enyaq has proven to be a reliable companion and still hasn’t been recalled after half a decade on sale. In the most recent What Car? reliability survey, the Enyaq ranked sixth among 16 electric SUVs, ahead of the VW ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. As a brand, Skoda was 13th out of 31 manufacturers.

Skoda dealers were a mixed bag, and the car’s main issues were centred around the glitchy infotainment system. Electric gremlins were also cited as reasons behind charging and connectivity issues.

The ‘one to have’

As you might have already noticed, there is no such thing as a bad Enyaq. Ultimately, it boils down to how much range and equipment you need.

Yet if we were parting with our own hard-earned, we’d be looking at one of two models: Either an 80 with the EcoLodge cabin and tan cabin, or one of the ultra-rare Founders Edition cars for that added sense of exclusivity. Setting a budget of £20k upwards will go far.