Skoda Enyaq vs Volkswagen ID.4: charging compared
Charging curves overlaid, time-to-charge at every common UK charger speed, and per-network cost — modelled on each car's actual charging behaviour.
At a 150kW UK rapid (10% → 80%): the Skoda Enyaq finishes in 30m; the SkodaEnyaq is within a minute.
The Skoda Enyaq iV 80 and the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro share the MEB platform, the same 77kWh battery, the same 175kW peak charging and the same 11kW AC onboard charger. From a charging perspective they're sister cars — what you save in time on one, you save on the other.
Both follow the identical MEB charging curve: 175kW peak around 10-20% SOC, tapering steadily through the mid-band, dropping below 80kW above 70% SOC. There is no meaningful charging difference between them. A 350kW ultra-rapid charger gives them no benefit — the cars are capped at 175kW.
Real-world efficiency is also nearly identical (305-310Wh/mile in mixed UK driving). Cost per mile on any home tariff or public network is within a penny. The Skoda is a few hundred kg lighter on some trims, which gives it a marginal edge on motorway efficiency.
Choose by price and dealer experience — the Enyaq is typically slightly cheaper for the same kit, the ID.4 has a wider dealer network, and the Skoda's interior is arguably the more thoughtful design. Charging isn't a tiebreaker.
Charging behaviour
- Skoda Enyaq
- Volkswagen ID.4
Time to charge by charger speed
SOC range 15% → 80%. Cells softer where the charger speed exceeds the car's peak DC — higher chargers deliver the same time.
| Car | 7kW | 22kW | 50kW | 100kW | 150kW | 250kW | 350kW | 400kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Enyaq | 7h 9m avg 7kW | 4h 33m avg 11kW | 1h 0m avg 50kW | 34m avg 89kW | 29m avg 104kW | 28m avg 106kW | 28m avg 106kW | 28m avg 106kW |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 7h 9m avg 7kW | 4h 33m avg 11kW | 1h 0m avg 50kW | 34m avg 89kW | 29m avg 104kW | 28m avg 106kW | 28m avg 106kW | 28m avg 106kW |
Public network cost
15% → 80% session at PAYG rates, cheapest 5 rapid networks.
| Network | Enyaq | ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Supercharger 58.0p/kWh | £29.03 | £29.03 |
| Pod Point 62.0p/kWh | £31.03 | £31.03 |
| Believ 66.0p/kWh | £33.03 | £33.03 |
| SWARCO eVolt 75.0p/kWh | £37.54 | £37.54 |
| Allego 78.0p/kWh | £39.04 | £39.04 |
Home charging cost
Full 0% → 100% on each common UK tariff, cheapest rate slot.
| Tariff | Enyaq | ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| British Gas Electric Driver 9.5p/kWh (Off-peak) | £7.32 | £7.32 |
| EDF GoElectric Overnight 9.0p/kWh (Off-peak) | £6.93 | £6.93 |
| E.ON Next Drive 6.7p/kWh (Off-peak) | £5.16 | £5.16 |
| Intelligent Octopus Go 6.9p/kWh (Off-peak) | £5.31 | £5.31 |
| Octopus Go 8.5p/kWh (Off-peak) | £6.54 | £6.54 |
| OVO Charge Anytime 7.0p/kWh (EV charging slot) | £5.39 | £5.39 |
| Standard Variable Price Cap 27.8p/kWh (Standard) | £21.41 | £21.41 |
Cost per mile
Real-world Wh/mile efficiency × representative tariffs.
| Scenario | Enyaq | ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Home smart off-peak | 2.0p/mile | 2.0p/mile |
| Tesla Supercharger | 17.7p/mile | 17.7p/mile |
| BP Pulse PAYG | 27.1p/mile | 27.1p/mile |
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Common questions
Are the Enyaq and ID.4 actually the same car?
Same MEB platform, same battery options, same motors. Different exteriors and interiors, but technically near-identical. Charging behaviour is the same.
Does either benefit from a 350kW charger?
No. Both peak at 175kW; the extra 175kW is wasted. Use a 150kW unit if it's cheaper or more convenient.
Which is more efficient in the real world?
Within 5% of each other. The Skoda Enyaq is typically marginally lighter and posts slightly better motorway figures, but daily UK driving is essentially the same.