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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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“Except the Enyaq’s on the scheme can’t get from 0-60 in 6.2s”
I’m sorry but who cares?, if you’re buying a car for fast acceleration then looking at the Enyaq probably isn’t the best place to be looking. It’s designed for comfort and practicality, yes being electric it’s faster 0-60 than most petrol or diesel SUV equivalents, my current Ateca 1.5TSI 0-60 is 8.2secs, do I notice? no as I’ve never found the need to floor it up to 60 from a standing start, simply no need to do it.
Everyone’s reasons for their choice of car are different, if someone wants a car that’s maybe 1/2 a second faster from 0-60 then there’s probably somehing else somewhere else, go buy it and be happy.
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“Except the Enyaq’s on the scheme can’t get from 0-60 in 6.2s” I’m sorry but who cares?, if you’re buying a car for fast acceleration then looking at the Enyaq probably isn’t the best place to be looking. It’s designed for comfort and practicality, yes being electric it’s faster 0-60 than most petrol or diesel SUV equivalents, my current Ateca 1.5TSI 0-60 is 8.2secs, do I notice? no as I’ve never found the need to floor it up to 60 from a standing start, simply no need to do it. Everyone’s reasons for their choice of car are different, if someone wants a car that’s maybe 1/2 a second faster from 0-60 then there’s probably somehing else somewhere else, go buy it and be happy.
I care as I don’t want something that takes 8.2s to get from 0-60. I was correcting the fact that someone was claiming the Enyaq went from 0-60 in 6.2s when the one’s that we get on the scheme don’t. Even if they did I’m still not sure I would want one as the Enyaq appears to be becoming the new Tiguan.
I care as I don’t want something that takes 8.2s to get from 0-60. I was correcting the fact that someone was claiming the Enyaq went from 0-60 in 6.2s when the one’s that we get on the scheme don’t. Even if they did I’m still not sure I would want one as the Enyaq appears to be becoming the new Tiguan.
Speaking as that someone quoting numbers, it’s great to be taken out of context. The VRS does 6.2 seconds the 80x achieves 6.9s. Both better than the similar Kodiaqs. However, the point that has been missed is that I clearly stated that a huge SUV with a 550litre boot capacity and seating for 5 is not a car you expect to be breaking world speed records. It’s a cruiser, it’s a load lugger, it’s a “get your family from A to B safely” car. If you’re after speed, try a Tesla, the Model S will keep you entertained for as long as you keep your licence.
If you’re after fast, you’re probably going to struggle. The faster EV6 isn’t on scheme and the AWD version that is is a 5.2s car. The Ioniq 5 AWD can get to 5.1s but you’d only get the Premium spec. I’ll also reiterate this, if you go ‘enjoying’ the acceleration, then the range will be very poor, it’d be a shame to see a post some time after getting the new car questioning why the proposed 330 mile car barely gets 200 miles…
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Couldnt agree with you more. Ive had my Soul for 3 years and whilst the exhilaration of the “electric effect”, that immediate acceleration with all the power on tap is impressive i quickly got bored with it. Dont get me wrong its good to know the power is there if you need it but i just dont think its the be all and end all. For me the Enyaq is good on so many different levels and in 85 form is plenty fast enough, for me at least.
If its not fast enough there is always the EV6 and Ionic5 awd’s.
I’m old enough to remember when family cars which did 0 to 60 in 12 seconds were considered sporty.
Most of the current crop of electric cars have fast, instant acceleration.
Taking 8.5 seconds to get to 60 is not slow ?
MFillingham is spot on with his reply; treating an EV like that will see you very disappointed with the range and running costs
I believe you are the man who is often saying that the 148 BHP 1.5 TSi engine in various VAG vehicles is underpowered. It’s not.
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I asked the 0 to 60 of the current Enyak that is listed on the scheme. I didn’t ask what the maximum speed it would go in a straight line or did I base my comment around other models that may join the scheme. Even if the new model joined l wouldn’t wait 6 months fo one.
0 to 60, low to mid range torque is important for me, not to go boy racing from the lights or travel at 99mph waiting for a 1l fiesta come past. Getting out of some junctions or roundabouts safely, rather than waiting until rush hour traffic to finish for you leave home.
Equally low to midrange torque and nippy acceleration will be very useful on my journey home today to no doubt overtake the Sunday drivers doing tootling around at 40 in a National speed limit zone.do give me a wave if you see me ?
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in the context of 8.5 0-60 is slow or not, that’s subjective.
It really depends on what you are comparing it too, there have been many reviews and VW group electric SUV range have been well criticised for their slowness from many professional reviewers. I drove one and I agree they are slow in comparison to what’s availble now, ( there is no point in comparing to 20/30 years ago)
However that said they have all now finally been announced (Audi,Skoda andVW) the 2024 revisions to the battery software and more importantly the new APP550 motors with 82bhp more and 75% increase in torque
With all now having 0-60 times around 6.5 seconds quite a dramatic improvement in performance and useable power for every day driving.
The same motors are already in the new ID7 and the driving dynamics from the reviews have been very positive, we will of course all await the professional reviews thoughts. but I’m sure anyone who manages to place an order for the Audi Q4 45, Skoda Enyaq 85 and the updated ID4/ID5 models when they are on the Motability system will be very delighted.
Why are you throwing your toys out of the pram over a 2 second 0-60 difference.
My ZS is supposed to be about 8 seconds and that’s more than fast enough off the line to kill anything short of something extremely powerful off the line. Youight get overtaken a second or so later but that instant torque is brilliant.
I really don’t get why someone obsessing about a pointless acceleration stay is for one interested in a huge SUV and secondly quite frankly 0-60 isn’t even on my radar as a disabled driver. Everyone’s different of course but comfort, be driving position, space, boot size, loading sill height etc way more important that 8 seconds Vs 6 seconds.
I’ll even go do far as to suggest put you in 2 cars 8 seconds and 6 seconds and in isolation you’ll struggle to tell the difference.
If it’s all about 0-60 for you I’d suggest going drag racing instead lol
Why are you throwing your toys out of the pram over a 2 second 0-60 difference. My ZS is supposed to be about 8 seconds and that’s more than fast enough off the line to kill anything short of something extremely powerful off the line. Youight get overtaken a second or so later but that instant torque is brilliant. I really don’t get why someone obsessing about a pointless acceleration stay is for one interested in a huge SUV and secondly quite frankly 0-60 isn’t even on my radar as a disabled driver. Everyone’s different of course but comfort, be driving position, space, boot size, loading sill height etc way more important that 8 seconds Vs 6 seconds. I’ll even go do far as to suggest put you in 2 cars 8 seconds and 6 seconds and in isolation you’ll struggle to tell the difference. If it’s all about 0-60 for you I’d suggest going drag racing instead lol
Who’s throwing their toys out of them pram?
Why are you throwing your toys out of the pram over a 2 second 0-60 difference. My ZS is supposed to be about 8 seconds and that’s more than fast enough off the line to kill anything short of something extremely powerful off the line. Youight get overtaken a second or so later but that instant torque is brilliant. I really don’t get why someone obsessing about a pointless acceleration stay is for one interested in a huge SUV and secondly quite frankly 0-60 isn’t even on my radar as a disabled driver. Everyone’s different of course but comfort, be driving position, space, boot size, loading sill height etc way more important that 8 seconds Vs 6 seconds. I’ll even go do far as to suggest put you in 2 cars 8 seconds and 6 seconds and in isolation you’ll struggle to tell the difference. If it’s all about 0-60 for you I’d suggest going drag racing instead lol
Wait! My ZS is supposed to be an 8 second 0-62? In sport mode the damn thing is lethal.
To be fair all this talk of acceleration is getting incredibly dull now. If you’re happy with a tank that gets to 60mph in a decent enough time, great, if it’s not quick enough, find something that does what you need.
I’d rather have a car I can plug in at night, get up in the morning fully refreshed and with a car that can do a decent mileage. It’s much better to have a car that needs to stop after we do because it’s getting charged before charging becomes a problem. I don’t care if public charging is significantly too expensive right now, I save enough at home to be quids in for the 2 or 3 trips away in a year. Having one big enough that I can have a dog cage on one side and all our baggage the other without effecting rear visibility or having stuff packed around the seating just adds to the rest of the conveniences EV ownership has given me to date.
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Why are you throwing your toys out of the pram over a 2 second 0-60 difference. My ZS is supposed to be about 8 seconds and that’s more than fast enough off the line to kill anything short of something extremely powerful off the line. Youight get overtaken a second or so later but that instant torque is brilliant. I really don’t get why someone obsessing about a pointless acceleration stay is for one interested in a huge SUV and secondly quite frankly 0-60 isn’t even on my radar as a disabled driver. Everyone’s different of course but comfort, be driving position, space, boot size, loading sill height etc way more important that 8 seconds Vs 6 seconds. I’ll even go do far as to suggest put you in 2 cars 8 seconds and 6 seconds and in isolation you’ll struggle to tell the difference. If it’s all about 0-60 for you I’d suggest going drag racing instead lol
Who’s throwing their toys out of them pram?
The Kia Sportage does it in 7.1 or 7.7 depending on the variant and thats not an EV and certainly not extremely powefull by any means.
I don’t think anybody is talking about drag racing in a straigh line, which yeh I agree a 1 lite Ford Fiesta would soon pass most EV’s but, totally irrelevant.
In an emergency situation, the torque and 0-60 times of a vehicle are not directly related to avoiding an accident. However, they can be important factors in determining how quickly a vehicle can accelerate and reach a safe speed to avoid an accident. They also play a role when joing fast moving traffic, exiting a busy junction or joining a roundabout along with overtaking.
Does anyone know if the L&K version is available in the UK yet ? If we are lucky enough for it to come on to the scheme soon I believe it pretty much includes the Maxx pack which could be helpful for some.
not yet but check the website (Skoda) on or after the 31st to see if its offered alongside the 85’s when they are released for order. Then it’ll be up to Skoda to release it to Motability. It could be that if they do, we may see it in the next quarter.
Many thanks for your thoughts. Fingers crossed for the next quarter and the L&K
Audi Q4 was removed from the scheme at the weekend but has gone back on today as the MY24 model. Same AP but different Motability ref – 673634 (old) vs 671881 (new). I know Skoda is a different manufacturer, but same reason for the change, so I’d hazard a guess that this is what will happen with the Enyaq in a couple of weeks time. Whether MY23 cars will be converted in the system to MY24 is yet to be seen. Fingers crossed!
Had a look at an Enyaq coupe today, have to say it’s quite striking. The glass roof makes the interior feel spacious and not claustrophobic with the interior being dark. Thinking of going coupe now, but a lovely car.
Bz4x fwd vision in silver
It would have been my choice over the estate if wheelchair and hoist would have fitted but back too much of a slope. As you say large glass roof a really great feature and to my eyes, a looker!
Oh I was hoping a small 40 kg hoist would be okay, the boot is bigger than our xc40 and my 40kg hoist and my electric wheelchair fits with some space for a walker too. Will have to ask that question again, the salesman thought it would be okay but to consult a fitter first.
Bz4x fwd vision in silver
When I received my Kodiaq it was the newer model than the one ordered. I ordered the MY20 in June and received the MY21 in December? However I’m reading here that this was impossible?
Some might be lucky with their hoist and wheelchairs in the coupe. The fitter thinks my chair is just too tight to risk with the coupe. Hopefully I can place an order for something in the estate range next quarter with the benefits of 24MY and not big hikes in the AP.
Hi all just had confirmation from my dealer that my 80x order (ordered2ndoct) is now saying 85x my24. He said All 80 orders have simply moved across to be 85. Hope this helps……
That’s great news about the 85. Must admit I had originally thought to go for the X version but as it’s a heavy car that should stick to the road and there is almost no longer any difference in performance between the 85 and 85x I am thinking I would be wise to save my money on the AP and go for the standard non x version.
Any thoughts please?
I wonder if that would carry over to the coupe too. I don’t think the current 80 Sportline coupe is offered as a awd on the scheme is it?
When I received my Kodiaq it was the newer model than the one ordered. I ordered the MY20 in June and received the MY21 in December? However I’m reading here that this was impossible?
Its not impossible but you rum the risk of your order being cancelled as has happened before, especially if AP’s have increased. However in your case you recieved a refreshed MY21, which is different to a model change wich has a different Motability reference number!
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