Skoda has launched a new van based on its Enyaq SUV.
The new electric van ditches the back seats and replaces it with a cargo area, following in the lines of the recently launched KGM Rexton Commercial.
Converted by specialist Strongs Plastic Products, the Skoda Enyaq Cargo gets a fully flat plastic load bay complete with various lashing points and a series of removable dividers. This should make it suitable for a range of small items, or for just keeping your extensive shipping all in one spot.
In order to meet the N1 commercial vehicle homologation, there's a bulkhead (made of plastic, and with a small window for the rear view mirror) as well as tinted rear windows, which have had the rear electric windows disabled.
There's also a rear charge cable floor stowage box, to keep the Enyaq's charging cable nice and tidy.
Speaking of the electrics, the Enyaq Cargo uses a rear-mounted 282bhp motor powered by a 77kWh battery. The Skoda Enyaq Cargo also has a range of 359 miles, and can be recharged at speeds of up to 135kW, enabling a 10-80% refill in just 28 minutes.
Two trim levels are available with either the Edition 85 or SportLine 85x which adds a front motor to make it four-wheel drive. It doens't, however, increase the power output, but it does shave 27 miles off the claimed range, bringing it down to 332 miles. Charging speed is increased to 175kW, though.
The conversion from Strongs Plastic Products costs £1815 (plus VAT). That's for the Enyaq Cargo 85 which has a starting price of £44,310. That's the price which includes the VAT, but companies should be able to claim the VAT back, and as a registered LCV, and an EV there's ample tax benefits including year one write down and low VED. Unfortunately, the Skoda Enyaq Cargo won't qualify for the Government Plug In Van Grant.
Aimed at fleet buyers, the Enyaq Cargo was initially created as part of a project with National Grid Energy Distribution (NGED) in 2024.
National grid took delivery of 70 Enyaq Cargo models and plans to further decarbonise its fleet of service vehicles as it gradually replaces its older models. The Enyaqs join a fleet of more than 300 electric commercial vans and 600 electric company cars.
Skoda has dabbled in selling vans in the past. The Skoda Roomster had a Praktik commercial vehicle version, which was another conversion.
The Skoda Enyaq Cargo will be the only van in the Skoda line-up, but as a conversion it's a bit of a stretch to really say that Skoda makes vans. They are, however, part of Volkswagen Group (VWAG) which has a substantial range of vans.
Vans currently made by VWAG include the large Volkswagen Crafter and MAN TGE, as well as the Volkswagen Caddy. There's also the Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo and the Volkswagen Multivan.
