Frequently Asked Question

Although ŠKODA hasn’t so far issued a concrete statement regarding its all-electric manufacturing future, the marque is committed to stepping up production on eco-friendly vehicles.​

It varies from vehicle to vehicle, but compared to a combustion-engined or hybrid equivalent, an electric car is considerably less expensive to run and maintain.

No. Electric cars feature a single-gear system, which means they use automatic transmission.​

This tends to be the case, mainly because an electric drivetrain possesses fewer working parts than a combustion engine, which means its less apt to go wrong.​

As with a petrol/diesel car, an electric vehicle requires regular servicing to prevent any potential from developing. Unlike a combustion-engined car, an electric vehicle’s electric motor(s) and lithium-ion battery (and automatic transmission) require little maintenance. Otherwise, an electric car is subject to the same servicing requirements as a petrol/diesel/hybrid vehicle.​

The price is vehicle-dependent – but it should be noted that electric cars are more expensive to buy than their regular counterparts. That said, a ŠKODA electric car represents excellent value for money.​

Generally speaking, electric car insurance doesn’t differ that much from regular car insurance, other than cover for specific EV components, such as an electric motor (or motors) and lithium-ion battery. Of course, the level of protection will depend on the insurance cover you choose, which ranges from third party to fully comprehensive.​...

Hot and cold weather will affect range, yes. For instance, if the outside temperature is very hot or cold, this will likely result in increased air-conditioning/heating usage, which requires battery energy, which impacts on range.​

A particular driving style: rapid acceleration and high-speed driving, for example, can significantly reduce available range. Also, an electric car’s battery is less effective at colder times of the year.

At home, you can use a three-pin domestic power supply or a wallbox (which requires purchasing and installation). When out and about, you can use one of thousands of fasting-charging or rapid-charging public connectors, which are located all around the UK.​

This will depend on the vehicle. For instance, at the time of writing, it costs about £21 to fully charge (zero to 100 per cent) the ŠKODA Enyaq iV at home.​

We recommend you hire the services of a qualified electrician who will ensure that the installation runs smoothly and safely, and doesn’t compromise charging performance.​

Depending on how often you need to charge your vehicle, your energy bill may go up by 5-10% per month. This still works out cheaper than refuelling with petrol or diesel though. ​

If you’re able to anticipate daily usage, you probably won’t need to fully charge your electric ŠKODA every night. Generally speaking, it’s best not to do so because over-charging can cause rapid battery degradation

Range varies depending on the electric vehicle you drive. For example, the ENYAQ iV offers a maximum 339-mile range.​