When buying a used electric car, the actual range is often the decisive factor. With the Škoda ENYAQ iV, as with any electric car, however, this depends on several factors: not only the battery size, but also the outside temperature, driving profile, speed and driving style.
Many prospective buyers first look at the official WLTP values, but these reflect laboratory conditions and are often significantly higher than what can be achieved in everyday use. Most drivers report consumption values between 17 and 23 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres (2.7-3.7 miles/kWh).
To help you put these figures into perspective, let’s look at two typical scenarios:
100% to 10% battery level: this is the total amount of usable energy in the battery. Hardly anyone drives their car down to 0% before charging, even if this is possible and there is still a reserve available.
80% to 10%: this is the range that is realistically used on long journeys, because fast charging becomes very slow from 80% onwards.
For all calculations, we assume battery ageing (degradation) of 5%, i.e. a slightly reduced net capacity, typical for vehicles with average mileage.
Real-world ranges at a glance
ENYAQ 60 – 58 kWh usable
- 100–10%: 50 kWh → 220–300 km / 137-186mi
- 80–10 %: 39 kWh → 170–230 km / 106-143 mi
ENYAQ 50 – 52 kWh usable
- 100–10 %: 45 kWh → 200–260 km
- 80–10 %: 35 kWh → 155–210 km
ENYAQ 80 / 80x / RS – 77 kWh usable
- 80–10 %: 52 kWh → 220–300 km / 137-186 mi
- 100–10%: 66 kWh → 290–390 km / 180-242 mi
These values already take into account the energy requirements for air conditioning, lighting, assistance systems and seasonal differences. In summer, the actual ranges are at the upper end of the range, and in winter at the lower end. Please note that I have attempted to indicate the actual kilometres driven until charging, not what the ENYAQ iV displays at 100% charge. This figure is higher because it takes into account the total energy. However, this is the figure that is most commonly used in comparisons.
Handling and comfort
In everyday use, the ENYAQ offers a pleasant combination of comfort and stability.
The chassis is well balanced, especially with the adaptive DCC chassis. The steering is precise, and the low centre of gravity provided by the battery ensures safe handling.
Recuperation – i.e. the recovery of braking energy – can be controlled via the paddles on the steering wheel. This replaces the engine braking effect of a combustion engine and contributes noticeably to efficiency.
In city traffic, cameras and assistants make manoeuvring easier. On the motorway, the ENYAQ impresses with its smooth running, but consumption increases significantly above 120 km/h (75 MPH).
Noise comfort, seating position and material quality make it a very pleasant everyday vehicle – even after many hours at a stretch.
Practical tip
If you know your driving profile, you can quickly assess which ENYAQ is right for you.
For daily commutes and mainly city driving, an ENYAQ 60 is usually perfectly adequate.
If you regularly drive long distances or often charge on the go, you’re better off with an ENYAQ 80 or 80x – ideally with extended charging capacity and software version 3.7 or 3.8.