Skoda Enyaq vs Tesla Model Y: electric SUVs compared
Updated Report an error By Sarah Whitmore
Skoda · 2020–present
Enyaq I
- Power
- 210 kW286 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 2,150 kg
Tesla · 2020–present
Model Y I
- Power
- 324 kW441 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- —
- Top speed
- 217 km/h
- Kerb mass
- —
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Enyaq I 1 Model Y I 1
- City Enyaq I Length: 4,648 mm vs 4,751 mm; Width: 1,877 mm vs 1,920 mm
- Off-road Model Y I Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Rear-wheel drive · SUV
Verdict Opinion
The Model Y is the more capable electric car on paper. It goes further on a charge, charges at up to 250 kW and is far quicker in every version. In 2023 it became the first electric vehicle to be the world's best-selling car, with 1.2 million deliveries.
The Enyaq is the more conventional choice. It is 103–142 mm shorter, depending on the Model Y version it is set against, offers a 585-litre boot in a compact footprint and comes in more battery and power steps, from 109 to 250 kW.
— Sarah Whitmore
The Tesla Model Y and the Skoda Enyaq are two of the electric SUVs European families shortlist most often. Tesla presented the Model Y in March 2019 and has delivered European cars from Giga Berlin-Brandenburg since March 2022; the refreshed version, known as Juniper, launched on 10 January 2025. Skoda revealed the Enyaq on 1 September 2020 on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform and builds it in Mladá Boleslav. Its facelift, with the Modern Solid front first seen on the Elroq, followed on 8 January 2025.
In short: the Model Y has the longer range, faster charging and much stronger performance. The Enyaq is shorter and offers a wide spread of battery and power options, including a Coupé. Both are in our catalogue: Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y.
Skoda Enyaq vs Tesla Model Y: range, charging and space
Range and battery
Since 2024 the main Enyaq versions use an 82 kWh battery with 77 kWh usable. The rear-wheel-drive Enyaq 85 has 210 kW (285 PS) and 566 km of WLTP range; the four-wheel-drive 85x has the same power and 539 km. Entry versions remain: the Enyaq 50 with 109 kW and 52 kWh usable covers 340 km, and the 60 with 132 kW and 58 kWh covers 390 km. The Model Y Long Range AWD is rated at 600 km on the WLTP cycle, and the Performance at 580 km with roughly 82–84 kWh usable.
Charging
The Enyaq 85 accepts up to 135 kW of DC power and the 85x and RS up to 175 kW. The Enyaq 50 is limited to 50 kW as standard, with 100 kW optional. Most Model Y versions charge at up to 250 kW; the cheaper Model Y Standard, introduced in October 2025, is limited to 225 kW.
- Enyaq 85: 210 kW, 77 kWh usable, 566 km WLTP, 135 kW DC
- Enyaq 85x: 210 kW, 539 km WLTP, 175 kW DC
- Model Y Long Range AWD: 600 km WLTP, up to 250 kW DC
- Model Y Performance: 340 kW, 580 km WLTP
Performance
The Model Y Long Range AWD reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and 201 km/h. The Model Y Performance, launched in Europe in August 2025, has 340 kW, 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h. The quickest Enyaq is the RS with 250 kW (340 PS), introduced in 2024; our catalogue lists 5.5 seconds to 100 km/h. The Enyaq 85 needs 6.7 seconds and is limited to 180 km/h.
Size and boot
The Enyaq is 4,648 mm long, 1,877 mm wide and 1,618 mm tall on a 2,765 mm wheelbase, with a 585-litre boot. The Model Y measured 4,751 mm before the refresh and 4,790 mm since, with a width of 1,920 mm and a 2,890 mm wheelbase. Its total cargo volume is 2,158 litres, a figure that includes the folded rear seats and the front boot.
Euro NCAP
Both have five stars. The Enyaq iV 60 scored 94% for adult occupants, 89% for children, 71% for vulnerable road users and 82% for safety assist in 2021. The refreshed Model Y scored 91%, 93%, 86% and 92% in 2025, after 97%, 87%, 82% and 98% in its 2022 test.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Enyaq I | Model Y I | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,648 mm183.0 in | 4,751 mm187.0 in +103 mm +4.1 in +2.2% |
| Width | 1,877 mm73.9 in | 1,920 mm75.6 in +43 mm +1.7 in +2.3% |
| Height | 1,618 mm63.7 in | 1,624 mm63.9 in +6 mm +0.2 in +0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm108.9 in | 2,890 mm113.8 in +125 mm +4.9 in +4.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Too wide |
Difference vs Enyaq I (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Skoda Enyaq | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 85 · electric · 210 kW (286 PS) | Long Range AWD · electric · 324 kW (441 PS) |
| Production years | 2020–present | 2020–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | No data | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Czech Republic | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 210 kW (286 PS) 282 hp | 324 kW (441 PS) 434 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 109–250 kW (148–340 PS) 146–335 hp | 324 kW (441 PS) 434 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 545 Nm 402 lb-ft Better | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 6.7 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 180 km/h 112 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | 98 kW/t 119 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | 1-speed single-speed | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,648 mm 183.0 in | 4,751 mm 187.0 in |
| Width | 1,877 mm 73.9 in | 1,920 mm 75.6 in |
| Height | 1,618 mm 63.7 in | 1,624 mm 63.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm 108.9 in | 2,890 mm 113.8 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,150 kg 4,740 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 585 l 20.7 cu ft | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel cost per year | €690/year estimated | No data |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 77 kWh | No data |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 566 km 352 mi | No data |
| Energy use | 15.4 kWh/100 km | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2021) | ★★★★★ (2025) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Production years, Body, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €0.30/kWh electricity.
In plain words
Tesla Model Y has more power: 324 kW (441 PS) against 210 kW (286 PS) for Skoda Enyaq. Tesla Model Y is 103 mm longer than Skoda Enyaq (4,751 mm vs 4,648 mm). On the catalog figures, the Skoda Enyaq is the pick for city; the Tesla Model Y is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Tesla Model Y yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Which one to choose
Choose the Skoda Enyaq if you want a slightly smaller electric SUV, a choice of battery sizes and drivetrains, a Coupé body or an RS without the Model Y's footprint.
Choose the Tesla Model Y if you cover long distances and want the longest WLTP range, up to 250 kW charging, or the 340 kW Performance.
For more electric pairings see Tesla Model 3 vs Model Y and Audi e-tron vs Tesla Model X.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range, the Enyaq or the Model Y?
The Model Y. The Long Range AWD is rated at 600 km (WLTP). The longest-range Enyaq is the rear-wheel-drive 85 with 566 km.
Which charges faster?
The Model Y, at up to 250 kW on most versions. The Enyaq 85x and RS accept up to 175 kW and the Enyaq 85 up to 135 kW.
Which is bigger?
The Model Y: 4,790 mm long since the 2025 refresh, on a 2,890 mm wheelbase. The Enyaq is 4,648 mm long on a 2,765 mm wheelbase.
Where are they built?
European Model Ys come from Giga Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany, where deliveries started in March 2022. The Enyaq is assembled in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic.
Are both five-star cars in Euro NCAP?
Yes. The Enyaq was tested in 2021 (94% adult occupant) and the refreshed Model Y in 2025 (91% adult occupant, 93% child occupant).