Skoda teases first images of the new Enyaq iV electric SUV

Skoda has unveiled its first teaser of the Enyaq iV electric SUV.

Emotive, efficient and electrifying, the new car marks a pioneering step forward in the Czech carmaker's electromobility strategy. The first Skoda production model based on the Volkswagen Group's modular electric car platform, it will combine brand-typical virtues such as a generous amount of space and an emotive design with fun yet sustainable driving.

Three battery sizes and five power variants of the Enyaq iV will be offered.

Entry-level versions of the Enyaq iV will utilise a rear motor that drives the rear wheels, while the more powerful versions will feature a second electric motor at the front to transmit torque to the road even more efficiently. Highly efficient batteries couple with low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamics that are outstanding for an SUV, and will give the car competitive range.

The entry-level Skoda Enyaq iV 50 will utilise a 55kWh lithium-ion battery powering a 146bhp electric motor for a maximum range of up to 340km. This increases up to 390km in the 177bhp Enyaq iV 60 fitted with a 62kWh battery.

The rear-wheel-drive Enyaq iV 80 delivers 201bhp and has the highest range of up to 500km based on the World Harmonised Light-duty Vehicles Test Procedure cycle. Its 82kWh battery is also used by the two versions equipped with a second electric motor and thus all-wheel drive - the 80X and the vRS, which deliver 261bhp and 302bhp respectively. The top-of-the-range model accelerates from zero to 100km/h in just 6.2 seconds and has a top speed of 180km/h. The maximum range of both all-wheel-drive variants is 460km.

Charging the Enyaq iV at a 11kW charger will take six to eight hours, depending on the size of the battery. Charging at a DC fast-charging station with a charging output of 125kW is also possible, with an 80% state-of-charge reached around 40 minutes.

The Enyaq iV is 4,648mm long, 1,877mm wide and has a height of 1,618mm. It has a wheelbase of 2,765mm and a boot capacity of 585 litres. The loading sill, which is set low for an SUV, enables effortless loading, even of heavy or bulky items.

Skoda also claims that it was able to arrange the Enyaq iV's interior in a completely new manner, resulting in even more space for passengers and their luggage despite the car's compact dimensions, whilst presenting an exterior design that is as emotive as it is modern.

The cabin of the Enyaq iV will offer state-of-the-art connectivity and infotainment solutions - the driver is shown all of the relevant information via a free-standing, 13.0-inch central display and, if desired, a head-up display with augmented reality. A permanent Internet connection will ensure that all information displayed is always up-to-date.

The all-electric SUV is set to be built at Skoda's main plant in Mlada Boleslav.