Even as the Skoda Enyaq receives updates for increased power, extended driving range, and quicker charging capabilities, the Czech car manufacturer is already focused on its next iteration. Anticipated to roll out either in 2028 or 2029, this new electric vehicle will transition from its current MEB platform to the Volkswagen Group's innovative SSP structure.
The shift to this new platform for the successor of the Enyaq was officially confirmed by Skoda’s CEO, Klaus Zellmer, in a conversation with Autocar during the unveiling of the new Kodiaq model. He also stated that the next-generation Enyaq will continue to be assembled at the Mlada Boleslav factory in the Czech Republic, much like its predecessor.
Discussing the design aspect at this stage may be premature, but it's reasonable to believe that the future Skoda Enyaq will adopt the company’s newest design idiom, termed "Modern Solid." This suggests that its appearance will be in line with the 2022 Skoda Vision 7S concept. However, the upcoming Enyaq is expected to be somewhat more compact, featuring a 5-seat interior as opposed to the concept's 7-seat configuration. Whether Skoda will persist in offering both SUV and coupe-SUV variants remains an open question.
Skoda Vision 7S Concept
Volkswagen Group's SSP modular platform is set to form the basis for 80% of its future models, including the next iteration of the EV-only VW Golf. The new architecture is predicted to introduce considerable improvements in areas like technology, autonomous functionalities, driving range, and performance, compared to the existing MEB platform. Additionally, it is expected to be more cost-efficient, thereby facilitating the production of more reasonably priced electric vehicles that will closely rival the cost of their internal-combustion counterparts.
While specific details about the 800V battery packs are still undisclosed, available information indicates these will support ultra-rapid charging, capable of replenishing 10-80% of the battery within an average span of 12 minutes. For context, the current Skoda Enyaq takes about 35 minutes to achieve the same level of charge.
Launched in 2020, the Skoda Enyaq’s projected second-generation debut in either 2028 or 2029 aligns with typical model cycles for the Volkswagen Group. Similar to the existing version, the specs for this future EV are likely to closely align with the successors of the VW ID.4/ID.5, Audi Q4 e-tron/Q4 e-tron Sportback, and Cupra Tavascan.
Source: Autocar
