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Hello fellow Skodians. I hought I would start this thread, as there seems to be quite a few either taken ownership, placed orders or just thinking about getting the best ev out there.
So, any questions that someone may be able to answer, any good or bad dealings with dealers, specs wanted or received, perhaps someone could help others in their quest
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Sorry for the double post….?
There will be a LOT of very annoyed motability customers if the 80/80x orders get cancelled I reckon.
I don’t think they will cancel them. I say this because all car models get updated- it just happens to be that soda are renaming their cars for 2024 to remove the 80 and IV name from the lineup. The only difference will be where people have opted for the more expensive 4×4 as opposed to the 2×4. Other features are simple enhancements and also being seen in ID4 models where in Germany, they have just opened order books on them for 2024. Similar enhancements to Skoda but of course not exactly the same as that wouldn’t help their product positioning. My dealer did call me today but I missed the call…. I may be proved wrong when I call tomorrow!!
Unfortunately this is wrong
the 80/80x have a different motability reference number. You can check on the motability website.
the only model that will be ok is the 60 as it does not change
however the 85/85x does not have a Motability reference number and of course upon delivery if a 85 turns up the dealer won’t be able to delivery this because the reference numbers won’t match
in simple turns it’s like getting a 2.0 and you ordered a 1.6 just not gonna happen
you can always reorder after the 31st with the updated AP
Unfortunately it’s the way of the world
they can always reorder
One of the things that would put me off the Enyak RWD, is it isn’t lightning quick 0-60 for an EV. What performance does the 85 have?
Skoda knew the refresh/new models were coming when they put the 80/80x on the scheme though for this quarter so it doesn’t make sense if they are just not going to deliver.
One of the things that would put me off the Enyak RWD, is it isn’t lightning quick 0-60 for an EV. What performance does the 85 have?
How fast do you need?
I know I’m getting on a bit but with speed bumps and heavy traffic, there’s limited opportunity to safely ‘enjoy’ the faster capabilities of an EV. I actually found that, after an initial enjoyment of the traffic light launch, I’ve actually slowed down quite a bit just because the car is more comfortable and relaxing.
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TomN, this makes no sense. If this was the case, why would Skoda add the Sportline 80 and 80x models to the scheme, and allow factory orders for them, knowing full well that they wouldn’t be able to fulfill a single order? Why didn’t they just wait until the 85 was released before adding to the scheme – it’s not like they didn’t know it was imminent. No way are they cancelling all orders for the 80. Madness.
of course it makes sense, there is plenty of dealer stock around.
if your dealer is not giving you the correct information, you need to take it up with them
of course it makes sense, there is plenty of dealer stock around. if your dealer is not giving you the correct information, you need to take it up with them
Most people are getting quoted 19-20 weeks delivery for an Enyaq so that’s a factory build, not dealer stock. That’s across multiple dealers.
It doesn’t make sense at all. Firstly they’re factory orders with lead times.
These changes were announced back in May, so Skoda and Motabilty knew this was coming a while back.
My dealer did offer me a car that was at port when ordering, but I declined due to the colour.
My dealer said about stock cars that most of the models left were not the sportline , they were the 60 & 80’s with packs on and you would have to pay for the packs.
One of the things that would put me off the Enyak RWD, is it isn’t lightning quick 0-60 for an EV. What performance does the 85 have?
You’re now going to get some salty comments from the Captain Slow’s on here. I’m like you in that one of the reasons for having an EV is that they are usually lightning quick. The Enyaq is pretty slow given what it costs with my Wife’s Mini being as quick if not faster.
How fast do you need to go? The speed limits all around me are 50mph, and the Enyaq will do 99mph.
I think the 85’s are faster aren’t they, 112mph?My Application is lodged with Motability but Skoda haven’t yet placed the order. The dealer has now confirmed that the 31st October is the day the order books open for the new model. That’s the day my order will be placed. Skoda don’t know if the 85 will be on the scheme. Motability have said that model changes can happen and they accommodate them. Customers affected in the changeover get the new model. If I dint however want to proceed, I could just cancel the order.
Motability don’t make a decision to offer the model, Skoda will make that decision. I spoke about the references being different but they said that they take a pragmatic view and if the manufacturer is happy to accommodate it, they are happy to let the order transition to the new model year.
My Application is lodged with Motability but Skoda haven’t yet placed the order. The dealer has now confirmed that the 31st October is the day the order books open for the new model. That’s the day my order will be placed. Skoda don’t know if the 85 will be on the scheme. Motability have said that model changes can happen and they accommodate them. Customers affected in the changeover get the new model. If I dint however want to proceed, I could just cancel the order. Motability don’t make a decision to offer the model, Skoda will make that decision. I spoke about the references being different but they said that they take a pragmatic view and if the manufacturer is happy to accommodate it, they are happy to let the order transition to the new model year.
So, order and hope for the best, and either be delighted or not depending on what Skoda decide.
How fast do you need to go? The speed limits all around me are 50mph, and the Enyaq will do 99mph. I think the 85’s are faster aren’t they, 112mph?
I knew we’d get this sort of comment from some.
How fast do you need to go? The speed limits all around me are 50mph, and the Enyaq will do 99mph. I think the 85’s are faster aren’t they, 112mph?
I knew we’d get this sort of comment from some.
It’s perfectly valid. I ride motorbikes at 150mph on racetracks (I’m not the disabled one) but tend to obey speed limits on the road. In this country I’ll drive at 70 on a motorway, in Ireland I’ll drive at 80. No need for the sarky comments at all. Are you ordering an Enyaq or is it not fast enough for you?
How fast do you need to go? The speed limits all around me are 50mph, and the Enyaq will do 99mph. I think the 85’s are faster aren’t they, 112mph?
I knew we’d get this sort of comment from some.
It’s perfectly valid. I ride motorbikes at 150mph on racetracks (I’m not the disabled one) but tend to obey speed limits on the road. In this country I’ll drive at 70 on a motorway, in Ireland I’ll drive at 80. No need for the sarky comments at all. Are you ordering an Enyaq or is it not fast enough for you?
What’s wrong with wanting a bit of acceleration or is that not allowed on our roads anymore? I’ve not made my mind up what I’m ordering or even if I’m staying on the scheme. In EV terms, the Enyaq is a bit of a plodder.
Let’s compare the Enyaq for acceleration against what you’d get from a similar ICE car. The Kodiaq VRS gets to 62 in 6.6 seconds, the 80x (Non-VRS) is 6.9 which isn’t far off the sports version from ICE, the VRS Enyaq achieves only 6.2 seconds.
None of them are particularly quick but look at what you’re driving, 550litre boot capacity and comfortably sitting 5 for a long journey. If it was a hot hatch or 2 seater with your butt inches off the road, yes, you’d expect lightening acceleration but that’s not the Enyaq. At least there’s one benefit, imagine the power consumption of blasting off the lights to hit 62 in 3 or 4 seconds, you’d have a clear choice, a range of 300 miles or a huge grin at the charger.
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Let’s compare the Enyaq for acceleration against what you’d get from a similar ICE car. The Kodiaq VRS gets to 62 in 6.6 seconds, the 80x (Non-VRS) is 6.9 which isn’t far off the sports version from ICE, the VRS Enyaq achieves only 6.2 seconds. None of them are particularly quick but look at what you’re driving, 550litre boot capacity and comfortably sitting 5 for a long journey. If it was a hot hatch or 2 seater with your butt inches off the road, yes, you’d expect lightening acceleration but that’s not the Enyaq. At least there’s one benefit, imagine the power consumption of blasting off the lights to hit 62 in 3 or 4 seconds, you’d have a clear choice, a range of 300 miles or a huge grin at the charger.
Except the Enyaq’s on the scheme can’t get from 0-60 in 6.2s.
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