SKODA ENYAQ 85X SPORTLINE

David Motton finds this EV tows well but has limited range, especially in colder weather

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What's new?

Škoda has facelifted its largest electric car, the Enyaq. As well as exterior updates, it goes further on a charge and has a nicer cabin. We're driving the 85x four-wheel drive version.

What are we looking for?

Is the Enyaq a more practical tow car now its capacity has improved? How far can it tow on a single charge?

Towing ability

For its first few months on sale, this version of the Enyaq had a 1200kg towing capacity. Cars made since November 2025 have an increased maximum towing figure of 1800kg. Frustratingly, our test car was built before this date, so we've had to abide by the lower 1200kg limit.

We borrowed a Swift Basecamp 2 with a MiRO of 932kg from Couplands Caravans in Louth. Clearly that's a smaller and lighter caravan than a 2026 Enyaq would be able to tow, but a featherweight caravan does help stretch an EV's range.

Our test took place on a wet and windy day, with the temperature in low single digits. Such conditions do an electric car no favours, reducing the usable range. We found the Enyaq consumed energy at 1.5 miles per kWh. With a net battery capacity of 77kWh, that gives a range of 115 miles - disappointing with a light van.

In fairness to the Škoda, the cold weather and hilly terrain of the Lincolnshire Wolds won't have helped. Even in better conditions, however, you will need to stop and recharge every couple of hours or so.