LoginThis Electric Workhorse Looks Like A Family SUV Until You Step Inside
- Skoda’s Enyaq has been converted into a light commercial vehicle for the UK market.
- The electric SUV features a two-seat cabin and a separate rear cargo area with bulkhead.
- It is based on the Enyaq 85 or SportLine 85x trims, producing up to 282 horsepower.
Skoda is adding a practical twist to its all-electric lineup with a new commercial variant of the Enyaq. Called the Enyaq Cargo, this model transforms the familiar SUV into a light commercial vehicle (LCV), offering two seats up front and a flexible, reworked cargo area in the back. Developed specifically for the UK, the new variant is set to join commercial fleets across the country in the near future.
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The conversion was made possible through a collaboration with Strong Plastic Products Ltd, a UK-based company. It complies fully with UK LCV regulations and builds on the recently updated Enyaq SUV rather than the Coupe version, which would limit usable space in the rear.
Purpose-Built for Practicality
Key changes include the removal of the rear bench and a new cargo area made of strong and lightweight plastic materials. A bulkhead with a tiny window separates the cabin from the modular cargo area, ensuring that the load remains secured while on the move.
From the outside, it is hard to tell that this Enyaq is not appropriate for family use. Unlike panel vans, the rear windows are still in place, but they are heavily tinted and their electric function has been disabled. Professionals can access the cargo area through the rear doors and the tailgate.
Powertrain Options and Range
The LCV conversion is offered with the single-motor Enyaq 85 or the dual-motor SportLine 85x model. In both cases, the power output is 282 hp (210 kW / 286 PS). Unfortunately, Skoda doesn’t offer a similar version of the performance-focused Enyaq vRS, which is good for 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS).
Regardless of the drivetrain, both variants use a 77 kWh battery pack, offering a WLTP-rated range of up to 359 miles (578 km) for the RWD model and 332 miles (534 km) for the AWD version. That should more than cover the needs of most LCV users, with DC fast-charging available for added convenience.
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According to the automaker, the project was commissioned by UK company National Grid Energy Distribution, which ordered 70 Enyaq Cargo models for decarbonizing its fleet.
The first-ever electric LCV by Skoda will be exclusively available to fleet customers. Pricing starts at £44,310 ($59,700) for a Skoda Enyaq 85, while another £1,815 ($2,500) plus taxes are required for the Cargo conversion.
