Update (August 22, 2024): ‘Interior & Features’ added.
Skoda has announced that it is working on a design refresh for the Skoda Enyaq, the first electric vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform. This will take place next year and will be accompanied by an update for the pure-electric Skoda Enyaq Coupe. The new Skoda Enyaq and the new Skoda Enyaq Coupe will be two of the six Skoda electric cars debuting by 2026.
Design
Embodying the new ‘Modern Solid’ design language, the new Skoda Enyaq will be visibly more sophisticated than the current model. At Skoda’s Let’s Explore event on April 25, 2023, chief designer Oliver Stefani said this theme is about a new front, functional proportions, solid volumes, and simplified shapes.
Test prototypes of the new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe have been spotted testing in the Swiss Alps. The video, uploaded by CarSpyMedia, shows both vehicles with their front and rear sections covered completely, hinting at changes to plastic and metallic body sections.
The new Skoda Enyaq will have a tougher and more aggressive exterior. At the front, it should feature split headlamps, with the DRLs placed horizontally in a curved housing just below the hood and the main lights positioned vertically below them.
The closed panel that separates the upper lights is expected to be notably slim in the same manner. An A-shaped section on the bumper would house the functional air intake. The central part of the hood is expected to have a wider indentation to accommodate the brand new block-lettered logo.
On the sides, we expect a sleek greenhouse, large wheels, pronounced shoulders, and a sloping roofline on the new Skoda Enyaq, quite similar to the current vehicle. At the rear, a new bumper and newly designed, sleek tail lamps should give the EV a fresh look.
Interior & Features
The 2025 Skoda Enyaq is expected to sport a refreshed interior with several new features. Like the new Kodiaq and Superb, we expect ‘Smart Dials,’ a trio of knobs with built-in 32 mm (1.3 in.) color displays. Customers can rotate or press the knobs to adjust the temperature, fan speed, seat heating/ventilation, change the speaker volume, switch the drive mode, and zoom into the navigation map.
An upgraded HMI, infotainment and control touchpoints, and more advanced assistance systems. Also improved battery management system with faster and more efficient charging. And one thing that many customers are asking for – advanced pre-conditioning of the battery. And most important, a longer range, thanks to software adjustments and more efficient electric motors and recuperation.
Martin Jahn, Member of board of directors for sales and marketing, Skoda Auto, speaking about future BEV upgrades, at the Let’s Explore event on April 25, 2023.
We’re also expecting new/enhanced functions in the 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system of the Enyaq with the mid-cycle refresh. The company rolled out the new 4.0 software with ChatGPT integration for this system just back in June 2024.
Skoda could level up the use of eco-friendly materials in the Enyaq with the facelift. For example, it may introduce new seat and upholstery fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles and recycled post-consumer clothing. Customers can also look forward to further ‘Simply Clever’ features for added convenience.
Specifications
The new Skoda Enyaq should be based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform, an upgraded version of the MEB. EVs based on the MEB+ can deliver WLTP ranges of up to 435 miles and accept charging at up to 200 kW, representing a marked improvement over the existing capabilities.
MEB+ models can return a higher range and charge quicker thanks to batteries made of new unit cells (unified cells), Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schäfer said during the company’s Annual Media Call on March 15, 2023. The MEB+ platform will bring performance upgrades as well.
With the current Enyaq delivering a WLTP range of up to 578 km (359 miles), Skoda may target a WLTP range of over 600 km (373 miles) for the 2025 Enyaq, as MEB+ offers up to around 10% improvement in range and efficiency. As for charging, the Enyaq currently supports DC fast charging at up to 175 kW, taking the EV from 10-80% in 28 minutes. This is expected to fall to under 25 minutes when it upgrades to 200 kW charging.
We expect the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of the RS variant to be closer to 5 seconds instead of the current model’s 5.5 seconds. The 2025 Enyaq Coupe would have a slightly higher range and be even quicker.
Release date
Design- and technology-wise, the upgraded Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe, and of course they will be launched by 2025.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto, at the Let’s Explore event on April 25, 2023.
As stated at the beginning of the story, the new Skoda Enyaq and new Skoda Enyaq Coupe will have their world premiere in 2025. While the model is not coming stateside, the U.S. should receive the technical changes in future iterations of the ID.4.
TopElectricSUV says
The Enyaq’s spacious and comfortable interior, quality materials, and its powertrain’s smooth and quiet operation are the SUV’s biggest strengths. Skoda should aim to enhance these features while minimizing energy consumption, fitting a more responsive infotainment system, and bolstering the performance of the vRS in the 2025 model.
I got my Master’s in Business Management & Administration and have been an International Automotive News Editor since 2014. I’ve traveled to global motor shows and automotive events, driven various types of vehicles, and focused on hybrid and electric cars in the last 4 years.
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