Škoda is completing the top end of its all-electric SUV series by launching the new Enyaq L&K.
This variant named after the Czech car company’s founders Václav Laurin and Václav Klement.
There will be 1,895 examples built with just 50 coming to the UK later this year priced from £46,725.
The Enyaq L&K is distinguished by specific exterior and interior design features and comes with a particularly comprehensive range of standard equipment. There are extensive technical upgrades, as well. The rear-wheel-drive Enyaq L&K 85 and the Enyaq L&K 85x with all-wheel drive deliver a system output of 285 PS (210kW).
They offer an increased range of up to 354 miles on the WLTP cycle along with battery charging times from 10 to 80% in less than 30 minutes. The Enyaq L&K is the first Škoda model to feature a new user interface for enhanced ease of use, with updated graphics that reflect the new Škoda CI.
Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, says: “In the new Enyaq L&K, we are introducing several technical upgrades that will subsequently be used in the other models of this series, as well. The new, more powerful drivetrain generation will deliver a higher system output of 285 PS (210kW).”
“At the same time, we have been able to extend the maximum range to 354 miles on the WLTP cycle and keep the 10 to 80% charging time under 30 minutes. Based on customer feedback, we added battery preheating management, which also uses navigation data. This function optimises the charging performance even in cold weather. Moreover, our new User Interface takes usability to a completely new level, making the operation of the vehicle even more intuitive.”
The Škoda Enyaq L&K marks the debut of a new battery and drive package. It offers an increased output of 285 PS (210kW), better acceleration and a longer range. The rear- wheel-drive Enyaq L&K 85 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, which is almost two seconds faster than the previous rear-wheel-drive Enyaq 80.
The top speed is now 112 miles (180 km/h), and the maximum range on the WLTP cycle has risen even further to 354 miles. The Enyaq L&K 85x with all-wheel drive accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 6.6 seconds and its range is up to 342 miles. The battery’s charging curve has been optimised; it allows the Enyaq L&K to be charged from 10 to 80% of its capacity in less than 30 minutes.
The Enyaq Laurin & Klement is equipped with the latest ME4 vehicle software, which will be included in all Enyaq family models produced later this year onwards. The new software adds numerous improvements and new features. These include a preheating function, which brings the battery to an optimal temperature before charging begins. There are two modes to choose from and the process can be started manually by pressing a button in the central infotainment display. In automatic mode, this happens without the driver’s involvement when the vehicle is on its way to a fast-charging station, based on data from the navigation system.
The Škoda Enyaq L&K is identifiable by exclusive Platinum Grey detailing on its model- specific bumpers as well as the diffuser and exterior mirrors. The side skirts are painted in the body colour, while the window frames and roof rails are finished in chrome, as is the frame of the Škoda grille, which features the Crystal Face illuminated by 131 LEDs as standard.
The standard equipment also includes full LED matrix headlights, which can avoid dazzling oncoming cars and mask out reflective surfaces and full LED tail lights. The rear side windows and rear window are tinted (‘Privacy Glass’). The Enyaq L&K features specific 20-inch or optional 21-inch alloy wheels and L&K badging on the front wings. The new model bears Enyaq lettering on the tailgate, dropping the suffix ‘iV’ from its name, as will all other variants of future Škoda BEV models including the Enyaq family.
