Skoda is reducing the time new Enyaq iV owners will spend charging by equipping all new models with upgraded DC fast charging as standard.

As part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to offer exceptional value for money, the upgrade means that owners will be able to significantly cut charging times when connected to the new generation of higher power DC rapid chargers. 

The update covers both new Enyaq iV 60 and Enyaq iV 80 models and means that buyers of the 60 can charge at up to 120kW while those choosing the 80 can charge at up to 125kW as standard. Previously, both models had a maximum charging rate of up to 50kW as standard.

In real terms this means that the charge time (to 80 per cent) for an Enyaq iV 60 charging at up to 120kW charger is reduced from 55 minutes to 35 minutes. For the Enyaq iV 80, the time is reduced from 1hr 10 minutes to just 38 minutes with up to 125kW DC charging.

While the majority of the UK’s public DC rapid chargers have an output of 50kW, a new generation of high output chargers is being installed across the country. These advanced new units have outputs ranging between 120kW and 350kW and have been designed to dramatically shorten charging times. All Enyaq iV models can charge at any rapid charger equipped with an industry-standard CCS connection.

When fully charged, the new Enyaq iV 60 delivers a WLTP combined range of 255 miles while the Enyaq iV 80 has a range of 336 miles. The 80 SportLine model can cover 330 miles between charges.