Advances in development have meant that the drive used in electric vehicles, until recently still considered futuristic, is now ready for everyday use. Not only that, but the all-new ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV will also put a smile on the face of any keen driver. The battery is stored under the floor, so it provides a low centre of gravity and the higher seating position necessary for a great view of what’s going on around the car. Two electric motors, one mounted on each axle, give the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV all-wheel drive and power of up to 220 kW*. Standard features include a sports chassis and Driving Mode Select, which allows you to choose a driving profile suited to your current needs. Optional adaptive shock absorbers (DCC) are also available. All this means that the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV can accommodate any driving style and tackle any road with ease.

Not only is the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV equipped with two electric motors, but each of them is mated to its own single-speed automatic transmission. The rear-axle synchronous electric motor is always running, but the front-axle electric motor saves energy by only coming on when needed. An induction (asynchronous) electric motor is installed at the front as this type of drive unit is more suited to such a task. Sound complicated? Don’t worry, the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV takes care of everything and you will get stress-free enjoyment out of its self-assured driving performance.

The ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV may be sporty, but that does not mean it loses sight of its mission to serve as an environmentally-friendly car. Besides striving to save energy wherever it can, it can even generate further energy to be stored in the battery. This process is called recuperation and uses the conversion of the car’s kinetic energy into electricity. The car can function as an electricity generator at appropriate times: electricity is generated by converting the kinetic energy released during braking. This is an automatic process, but the driver also has the option of selecting the intensity of recuperation by using the paddles on the back of the steering wheel.

The all-new ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV’s 82 kWh traction battery is stored under the floor of the car. This lowers the car’s centre of gravity, which is important when driving round bends and for preserving the maximum amount of space for passengers. In normal circumstances, we recommend charging the battery with AC current. Here, the ŠKODA iV Charger can deliver up to 11 kW of charging power. Sure, this charging will be slower, but it is kinder to the battery. For the same reason, we recommend charging the battery to no more than 80% during normal daily use. If you are in a hurry or on a long-haul journey, for example if you are driving to a far-off holiday destination, you can also charge with DC, using power of up to 135 kW. Plus, if you use electricity from renewable sources to charge your car, it’s not just local emissions you’ll be helping to reduce.