David drives a Škoda ENYAQ iV 60kWh 2022 electric car.

This is David’s first electric car, he’s owned the Škoda ENYAQ 2-3 years and drives under 5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 220 miles range from a full charge.

Why did you choose the Škoda ENYAQ?

• Positive reviews from Which? & AutoTrader
• price
• reliability
• specification.

Positives

• Driving experience is excellent
• range is very good
• excellent infotainment screen & system.

Negatives

• The software updates, Britain lag behind continental Europe
• Škoda App is temperamental
• batteries in the key fobs do not last very long!

Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?

Yes it does

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

The last software update caused several functions on the infotainment screen to become lost…

What are the standout technological features of the car?

• Excellent driving position
• excellent control layout
• software is generally helpful and does provide lots of information on road conditions, traffic conditions and the vehicle’s health report.

Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Škoda ENYAQ

• Charging is straightforward,whether from home unit or public charging point
• the ENYAQ handles & drives well on all types of road conditions
• plenty of storage space
• parking assistance is very good.

What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?

EVs cause more damage to the environment because of their manufacturing process.

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

Another Škoda or maybe an MG?

Home charging unit

Ohme ePod

Electricity supplier & tariff

Flexible Octopus tariff

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

• SureCharge
• Osprey Charging
• OVO Charge
• avoid GRIDSERVE & bp pulse – often out of action & expensive.

Insurance

LV= first year, no issues

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Škoda ENYAQ

Saving on energy costs and insurance, £50 per month.

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