Skoda Enyaq iV 50 EV charger: which one fits best?
The Skoda Enyaq iV 50 takes up to 7.2 kW at home. That one figure decides your choice. A more powerful charger will not speed the car up, because its on-board charger sets the ceiling. Want to compare the other versions? See our overview of all Skoda EV chargers at Wallbox Discounter.
For the Enyaq iV 50 we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
That choice is not about speed. An 11 kW charger gets this car to the same 7.2 kW as a single-phase 7.4 kW model. On three phases the car takes two of the three lines in your fuse box, so any capacity above 7.2 kW simply stays unused.
The reason to go to 11 kW is the certified meter that comes with it. That meter is what makes the difference here.
Charging specifications of the Skoda Enyaq iV 50
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 55 kWh (around 52 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.2 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | 340 to 370 km |
| Charging time on a 7.4 kW or 11 kW charger | about 8.5 hours, including charging losses |
| Connector | Type 2 (AC) / CCS (DC) |
| DC fast charging | up to 50 kW |
Why 7.2 kW is the maximum for the iV 50
The Enyaq iV 50 is the entry version of the Enyaq, and its on-board charger tops out at 7.2 kW. The larger versions such as the iV 60 and iV 80 go up to 11 kW. Pick a 22 kW charger for this car and you pay for capacity it cannot use.
The useful detail sits one level deeper. On a three-phase supply the car uses two of the three lines. That is enough for its full 7.2 kW, so an 11 kW charger loses nothing and a bigger one adds nothing.
Charging overnight fills the battery in good time: from nearly empty to full in about eight and a half hours. Drive an average 40 to 60 km a day and you top that up in just over an hour.
The iV 50 uses a Type 2 connector for home charging, like almost every modern charger. You only need a separate Type 2 charging cable if you charge at a public point without a fixed cable.
Which EV charger suits the Skoda Enyaq iV 50?
The car cannot exceed 7.2 kW. So the question is not how much power you buy, but what the charger does for you. Two things are worth checking.
The first is a built-in MID meter, a certified kWh meter inside the charger. It records exactly how much electricity your car takes. You then see what charging at home costs, separately from the rest of your household use. Our 7.4 kW range has no model with such a meter. Our EV chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW.
The second is load balancing, which means the charger lowers its power automatically when the rest of your house draws a lot. On a busy evening that keeps your main fuse from tripping. You will find it among the EV chargers with dynamic load balancing. If you generate your own power, the solar EV chargers can charge the Enyaq on your surplus alone.
If you want to see the full range first, the home EV chargers cover every power level from 7.4 kW upwards.
We arrange installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but outside those three countries installation is not part of the offer. We always advise having the connection made by a qualified electrician: it is safer and it matters for your insurance. In Germany it is not a choice, because only a registered electrical contractor may connect a charger there.
How long does the Skoda Enyaq iV 50 take to charge?
Roughly 52 kWh of usable battery divided by 7.2 kW comes to a little over seven hours. In practice, count on about eight and a half hours from nearly empty to full. Charging always loses some energy along the way.
You rarely charge from 0 to 100 percent, though. Drive 200 km in a day and come home with a third left. The car is full again in about six hours, well within a night.
On the road you use a DC fast charger. The iV 50 accepts up to 50 kW, which takes it from 10 to 80 percent in about 50 minutes.
Other versions of the Skoda Enyaq
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Skoda Enyaq as well:
- Skoda Enyaq iV 60, a larger battery and 11 kW charging on three phases
- Skoda Enyaq iV 80, long range and 11 kW charging
- Skoda Enyaq iV 80x, four-wheel drive
- Skoda Enyaq iV RS, the sporty top version
Frequently asked questions
Does the Skoda Enyaq iV 50 need an 11 kW charger?
It does not need one for speed. The on-board charger stops at 7.2 kW, and a 7.4 kW model reaches that too. We still recommend 11 kW for a different reason: that is where our range starts offering a certified MID meter.
Why does a MID meter matter for the iV 50?
A MID meter records your charging use in a certified way. You then see exactly what home charging costs you, separately from the rest of your electricity bill. Our 7.4 kW range does not offer it, so plan for an 11 kW charger if you want it.
How many kilometres does the iV 50 add per hour at 7.2 kW?
You add roughly 35 km of range per hour. For daily commuting that means you leave with a full battery every morning, even after a long day of driving.