Paul H drives a Škoda ENYAQ 2022 electric car.

This is Paul’s first electric car, he’s owned the Škoda ENYAQ from new and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 280 miles range from a full charge.

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Why did you choose this electric car?

There were a few factors, I have always had VWs, so wanted to stay in the VW group. When I test drove the ID.4 I found the build quality to be poor, I then test drove the Audi Q5 e-tron but the spec I wanted was around £60k. When I test drove the ENYAQ I knew it was the one: it was the right price, had the right spec and looked good.

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car

• Style
• range
• build quality.

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car

• Aftersales service
• slow software updates
• no dedicated climate control knobs.

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

I have had intermittent faults with the driving assist system & the infotainment system crashes with the display going off. The car has been in twice to Skoda but still has the issues.

What are the standout tech features of the car?

I wouldn’t say any of them standout, most modern cars have them, especially EVs. I like the active cruise control that basically makes the car semi-autonomous.

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car

It doesn’t have a frunk, even though it has the room for one.

What electric car are you interested in next and why?

I will probably stay with the VW group or may splash out and get a Audi Q4 e-tron. But the ENYAQ vRS has turned my head and I am in two minds if I should trade in now.

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?

Hypervolt 2.0

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What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?

Octopus Go – I got the tariff before the price went up but you can still get a good deal and it’s cheaper than fuel at the pumps.

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What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

IONITY for the speed and Pod Point as most places it’s free.

List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference)

• IONITY
• Pod Point
• Gridserve.

Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?

Admiral – we have MultiCover, so 2 cars and home insurance. Luckily, I have never had to claim so I can’t vouch for them.

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Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car

£100

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