The Volkswagen Group is finally entering the electric SUV chat in Australia. After years of promised launches and numerous delays, we’re finally getting a Tesla Model Y competitor based off the VW Group’s MEB architecture – starting with the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Coupe . Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today While technically not the Group’s first electric vehicle in Australia (the Cupra Born landed first), Skoda and Volkswagen have struggled to get their respective MEB EV ranges to Australia, citing our market’s lack of emissions regulations and high demand in the European market.
The Enyaq seems to be the golden child, though. While its siblings and cousins were subject to criticism over build quality, software issues and disappointing performance, Skoda’s take on the MEB platform has been widely acclaimed in Europe and the UK, and is one of the top-selling electric SUVs in its home region – fourth, to be exact. Since the nameplate’s introduction in late 2020, there have been over 200,000 units delivered globally.
Despite the car not changing visually since launch, Australia is actually getting an updated version with various enhancements to the electric drivetrain, battery and infotainment software in line with a mid-life refresh released in Europe less than 12 months ago. Available to order now ahead of deliveries commencing in December, the Enyaq is debuting in Australia as a coupe-only proposition available in sporty Sportline and RS grades. There�.