How does it compare?
Skoda Enyaq 85 rolls onto the scene trying to outshine its competition in the electric SUV market. Entering the fray are the Tesla Model Y Long Range, Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Kia EV6 GT-Line. These five promise to slap a smile on your face while attempting to save the planet.
Range
The Skoda Enyaq 85 serves up a robust range of 564 km (350 miles). Respectable as this figure may be, the Tesla Model Y Long Range trumps it with a jaw-dropping 525 km (326 miles). Not one to be left out, the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro offers a decent but slightly shorter 500 km (310 miles). The Ford Mustang Mach-E slides in with an impressive 483 km (300 miles), and the Kia EV6 GT-Line, though commendable, keeps pace at 528 km (328 miles). In essence, the Enyaq’s range is noteworthy, but the competition is breathing down its neck, or even ahead.
Acceleration
Now, if we talk about straight-line getaways, the Skoda Enyaq 85 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a respectable 6.7 seconds. Impressive? Sure. But the Tesla Model Y Long Range darts ahead with a blistering 4.8 seconds. The Kia EV6 GT-Line is no slouch either, clocking in at 5.2 seconds. The Ford Mustang Mach-E pulls off the same feat in 6.1 seconds, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro trails behind at 7.6 seconds. Quick off the mark, the Skoda fares well, but is it the fastest cheetah in the EV jungle? Not quite.
Power
Under the bonnet, the Skoda Enyaq 85 hides 286 horsepower (213 kW). Sounds decent until you hear the Tesla Model Y Long Range boasts 384 hp (286 kW). And then there’s the Kia EV6 GT-Line with its throaty 320 hp (239 kW), giving you plenty of pedal thrill. The Ford Mustang Mach-E offers a versatile 266 hp (198 kW), and the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro puts out a more humble 201 hp (150 kW). So, while the Skoda shows it’s no pushover, it’s not exactly lifting the heaviest weights in the gym either.
Charging Time
Charging times can make or break your road-tripping dreams. The Skoda Enyaq 85 juices up from 10% to 80% in around 38 minutes with a DC fast charger. The Tesla Model Y Long Range, oh so generously, cuts this down to 27 minutes. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, sipping electrons neatly, settles for about 38 minutes as well. The Ford Mustang Mach-E charges similarly, clocking in around 45 minutes, while the Kia EV6 GT-Line shakes things up with a rapid 18 minutes. So, the Enyaq’s charging time isnt snail-paced, but others are racing ahead.
Price
Finally, the matter that decides your bank manager’s mood: the price. The Skoda Enyaq 85 starts at a reasonable $50,530 (around £43,000 or €47,500). The Tesla Model Y Long Range hits $58,990 (£50,500 or €56,500). The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro enters the chat at $45,000 (£38,500 or €42,500). The Ford Mustang Mach-E plays mid-field at $53,000 (£45,500 or €50,750), and the Kia EV6 GT-Line strolls in at about $52,000 (£44,500 or €49,500). In the grand scheme of things, the Skoda is neither the cheapest date nor the priciest dance partner on the floor.

