MG IM6 100 Long Range vs Enyaq Edition 85: is the extra battery worth the UK price?
Start with the Enyaq’s lower published price. Consider the IM6 when its larger usable battery and charging capability solve a regular family journey, after checking the actual versions, parking and quotations.
The verdict
Start with Enyaq Edition 85 when it already meets the family’s journeys and luggage needs. Pay more for IM6 100 Long Range when its larger usable battery or charging capability solves a regular travel problem and the actual car fits.
Buy the MG IM6 100 Long Range if
The IM6’s larger usable battery and published rapid-charging capability help on the routes you repeatedly drive, and its size, controls and delivered quote work for the family.
Buy the Skoda Enyaq Edition 85 if
The current Edition 85 meets your journey, seat and boot needs and its lower actual quotation matters more than carrying a larger battery.
| Dimension | MG IM6 100 Long Range | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase reference | MG IM6 100 Long RangeMG IM6 100 Long Range: £48,495 advertised cash / retailer OTR example | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Skoda Enyaq Edition 85: £45,270 recommended OTR |
| Usable battery | MG IM6 100 Long RangeMG IM6 100 Long Range: 96.5kWh usable in the supplied Long Range brochure | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Skoda Enyaq Edition 85: 79kWh net for the current 85 family |
| Range reference | MG IM6 100 Long RangeMG IM6 100 Long Range: 388 miles WLTP combined for Long Range | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Skoda Enyaq Edition 85: Up to 378 miles WLTP combined across the 85 family |
| DC session reference | MG IM6 100 Long RangeMG IM6 100 Long Range: Brochure estimate: 17 minutes 10–80% at 350kW; conditions apply | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Skoda Enyaq Edition 85: Exact current Edition 85 session and conditions to obtain |
| Local version | MG IM6 100 Long RangeMG IM6 100 Long Range: 100 Long Range RWD retailer listing; unit and handover to agree | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Skoda Enyaq Edition 85: Current factory-order Edition 85 SUV; earlier stock may differ |
Start with the Enyaq price; pay more for the IM6 only when its extra battery earns its place
I would start with the Škoda Enyaq Edition 85 for a family that wants to keep the purchase price down and finds that its seats, boot and charging arrangements already cover the usual journeys. I would put the MG IM6 100 Long Range RWD ahead when a larger battery and the IM6's published rapid-charging capability solve a recurring travel problem, and its sizeable body fits the family's parking and luggage needs.
The current references are £45,270 recommended on the road for the Enyaq Edition 85 and £48,495 advertised cash or on the road for the IM6 100 Long Range at the retailers consulted. That is a £3,225 difference between those published references, before matching your colour, options, delivery and retailer quotation. It is a useful starting point, rather than a promise of what two particular cars will cost you.
Do not spend that difference simply by comparing 388 with 378 miles. The IM6 figure is the brochure's combined WLTP claim for its 100 Long Range; Škoda's up-to figure covers an 85 powertrain family, with wheels and options affecting the result. Neither number establishes the distance your loaded car will cover on a cold motorway. CathayEV has not conducted a joint road, luggage or charging test.
Match the 100 Long Range to a current Edition 85 SUV
The MG selection is IM6 100 Long Range, with rear-wheel drive. It is not the more powerful all-wheel-drive Performance or Launch Edition. Current UK retailer pages identify this exact trim and provide ordering or enquiry routes; Cox also publishes a retail offer for vehicles registered from 1 October to 31 December 2026. A current advertisement does not reserve a car or establish its delivery date.
The Škoda is the Enyaq Edition 85 SUV. Its current factory-order page groups Edition 85 with the 85 84kWh 210kW powertrain family and lists 79kWh net battery capacity. Do not silently replace that with an older stock car's battery specification, an 85x or a Coupé. Škoda explicitly warns that earlier orders and cars from stock can have a previous model year's specification.
Ask each retailer to identify the model year, powertrain, wheels and options on the actual order. This is particularly useful if an attractive stock offer appears alongside a current factory-order specification. A cheaper earlier car may still suit you, but it needs its own specification and price comparison.
Identify the actual model year, wheels and delivery before comparing old stock with a new factory specification.
| Attribute | MG IM6 100 Long Range | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85 |
|---|---|---|
| selected UK version | MG IM6 100 Long RangeIM6 100 Long Range; RWD; distinct from Performance and Launch Edition | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Enyaq Edition 85 SUV; current 85 84kWh 210kW family; stock cars may differ |
Compare two cash quotations before comparing monthly payments
Sandicliffe's exact IM6 100 Long Range cash card shows £48,495, and Cox's representative example gives £48,495 as the on-the-road price. An older general paragraph on the Sandicliffe page still mentions around £47,995 and an autumn 2025 delivery expectation. Those are not the current cash card or a delivery appointment for a purchase today.
The current Škoda price list and Edition 85 card both give £45,270 recommended on the road. Škoda defines its recommended OTR price as including VAT, delivery to the retailer, number plates, the new registration fee and the first year's Vehicle Excise Duty. Retailers set the actual selling price. The manufacturer's current grant note excludes Edition 85, so this comparison deducts no grant from that figure.
Request the same payment basis and include the chosen paint, wheels, options and any delivery to your home. Cox says the cost of home delivery depends on location; delivery to a retailer and delivery to your door are different items. Check whether a wallbox or installation is actually included in either proposal before treating it as free.
If you prefer finance, compare the complete deposit, instalments, term, optional final payment and return conditions. The advertised IM6 monthly payment does not buy the car outright on its own. Do not turn a finance contribution or a part-exchange valuation into a cash discount that another customer would automatically receive.
Start with the Enyaq price; match personal quotes and options before spending the difference.
| Attribute | MG IM6 100 Long Range | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85 |
|---|---|---|
| published purchase reference | MG IM6 100 Long Range£48,495 exact-trim cash card / retailer OTR example; obtain a personal delivered quote | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85£45,270 recommended OTR; chosen retailer and options determine the final quote |
More usable battery is real; a ten-mile range advantage is not established
The IM6 brochure's Long Range technical column specifies a 100kWh nominal battery, 96.5kWh usable, and 388 miles combined WLTP. The same table separates the 510-mile city figure: that is not a motorway promise. Its usable capacity provides a substantive reason to investigate the IM6 for longer journeys, rather than relying on the badge alone.
For the current Enyaq 85 family, Škoda shows 84kWh in the powertrain label, 79kWh net capacity and up to 378 miles combined WLTP. That family includes SE L 85, Edition 85 and SportLine 85. We have not assigned the maximum to every Edition 85 wheel and option combination. Obtain the figure for the car you will order or the stock car you are offered.
These references show the IM6 carrying more usable battery, but they do not establish a fixed extra motorway distance. Efficiency, tyres, load, temperature and speed matter. If the Enyaq already completes your regular journey with a sensible arrival reserve and an acceptable stop, the larger battery may make little difference to your week. If a demanding regular route leaves too little flexibility, ask for route planning and a demonstration in both configurations before spending more.
The MG download's filename says June 2026, while its publication footer says June 2025. We retain that discrepancy and use the technical figures as claims in that supplied brochure, alongside today's exact-trim retailer listing. The filename alone does not make every detail a newly issued 2026 specification.
IM6 carries more usable battery; buy the benefit only when it improves your repeated journeys.
No fixed ten-mile road advantage: confirm wheels and options, then plan with a reserve.
| Attribute | MG IM6 100 Long Range | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85 |
|---|---|---|
| battery and range reference | MG IM6 100 Long Range100kWh nominal / 96.5kWh usable; 388 miles WLTP combined in the supplied Long Range brochure | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Current 85 family: 84kWh label / 79kWh net; up to 378 miles WLTP combined, exact configuration to check |
The IM6 charging claim needs the right charger and conditions
The MG Long Range table lists a maximum DC capability of 396kW and estimates 17 minutes from 10 to 80% at a 350kW public DC charger. It also warns that charging rates and times vary with the vehicle and climate. A peak is not the power sustained through the session, and a charger carrying a large number on its cabinet does not guarantee that the car will receive it.
We have not established an equivalent charging session for the exact current Edition 85 in this comparison. Do not use the Enyaq range page's general fastest-time headline as if it described every battery and version. Ask for the selected vehicle's DC specification, preparation procedure and the conditions behind the published time before ranking stops.
At home, the IM6 brochure lists an 11kW AC onboard charger, but your electrical supply and installed charger determine what is available. Compare the work and cost needed at your parking space, charging access, cable arrangements and the tariff you will actually pay. A bigger battery does not make a poor home-charging arrangement convenient.
For long trips, consider the entire stop: diversion, access, queues and a backup station as well as the time connected. The IM6 is worth investigating if its capability helps on the routes you use. It is not a reason to promise that every stop will last 17 minutes or that your family will spend a fixed number of minutes less travelling.
Investigate IM6 for suitable rapid-charge routes; an equivalent stop-time winner is not established.
| Attribute | MG IM6 100 Long Range | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85 |
|---|---|---|
| charging evidence | MG IM6 100 Long RangeBrochure: up to 396kW DC; estimated 10–80% in 17 minutes at 350kW, subject to conditions | Skoda Enyaq Edition 85Obtain the exact current Edition 85 session and conditions; no equivalent charging-time winner declared |
Check useful equipment and the controls, not the length of the feature list
The current Edition 85 card identifies Matrix LED headlights, an electric driver's seat with massage, rear side airbags and manual rear-window blinds. Those are reasons to examine the actual family use: night journeys, sharing the driving and keeping children comfortable. They do not establish a higher crash-test result or replace the correct child restraint.
The selected IM6 brochure page identifies 20-inch aero wheels, a 300kW rear-drive powertrain and the Long Range configuration. We do not transfer Launch Edition suspension or Performance acceleration into this version. Ask for a written equipment list and demonstrate any particular camera, parking or comfort function that influences your decision.
During the demonstration, adjust the seats for both drivers, connect a phone, set a destination and change the temperature with the car parked. A screen or an extra function is valuable only if it makes those tasks easier for you. If both cars already provide the functions you need, keep the price and travel problem at the centre of the choice.
The family and parking test can overrule the battery choice
The IM6 brochure lists a body 4,904mm long and 1,988mm wide, or 2,190mm including the mirrors. Take those figures seriously if you use a narrow garage, a tight driveway or regularly park beside a child's door. Measure your access and try the actual manoeuvre; the turning circle and a parking aid do not remove the body's width.
Fit the same child seats, adjust the front seats for the usual occupants and load the same pushchair and rigid bags in both cars. Keep every rear seat you need in use. The MG table publishes 665 litres of rear luggage capacity for the Long Range before folding, but we have not established a matched boot-measurement method against the current Enyaq. We do not turn that figure into a guaranteed extra number of suitcases.
Check the opening, floor height, rear headroom with your occupants, and whether charging cables remain accessible when the boot is loaded. Choose the Enyaq if it accommodates the family just as well and its lower actual quote matters more. Choose the IM6 if the demonstration reveals a useful benefit that you will repeatedly use, rather than assuming that a larger car or battery is always the better family car.
Get the support and insurance details for the version you will own
The supplied MG brochure states seven years or 80,000 miles for the vehicle and eight years or 100,000 miles for the battery, whichever comes first. Obtain the current warranty documents, exclusions, service requirements and battery conditions for the car being sold. A headline warranty is not evidence that repairs will be immediate or that every component has the same cover.
Ask the Škoda retailer for the same documents and service proposal, and obtain insurance quotes for both exact versions. For a household with one car, the relevant repairer and practical arrangements during an immobilisation matter. We have not measured comparative reliability, repair times or total ownership cost, and we do not infer them from brand familiarity or the nominal battery size.
China-side evidence
Keep overseas evidence separate from the UK cars
This comparison uses the UK Long Range brochure, current UK retailer references and the current UK Enyaq factory-order page. A similar overseas model name does not establish the battery, equipment, warranty or price of either UK car. We have no matched Chinese owner sample, complaint rate or recall-rate comparison for these two selected UK versions, so none is used to rank their reliability or safety. The IM6 brochure date discrepancy and the Enyaq stock-versus-factory distinction are stated where they affect this purchase.
Where included, owner reports and complaints are individual accounts, not representative surveys; recalls apply only to the vehicles and markets stated in each notice. Check the source, market and date of each claim.
The extra money needs to solve your actual journey
I would keep the Enyaq Edition 85 as the value starting point when its luggage space, seats and selected-version range cover the family routine. Its lower published price deserves a proper quote before moving to a larger-battery alternative.
I would choose the IM6 100 Long Range when the family's regular travel makes good use of its extra usable capacity or the published charging capability, and the parking, controls and luggage demonstration also work. If those benefits do not materially change your journeys, the larger battery alone is a weak reason to spend the difference.
Sources were consulted on 21 October 2026. This is a documentary comparison, with manufacturer claims, current retailer references and editorial judgements distinguished from testing. The original UK Top Gear review names the Enyaq as an IM6 rival, but its earlier drive and prices are not presented as today's selected-car test. Explore other UK buying comparisons if neither car fits the family's use.
Questions before ordering
- How much more is the IM6 100 Long Range?
- The references consulted are £48,495 advertised cash or OTR for the exact IM6 trim and £45,270 recommended OTR for Enyaq Edition 85: £3,225 apart. Match paint, options, delivery and your retailer quotations before treating that as your price difference.
- Does 388 versus 378 miles prove the IM6 goes ten miles farther?
- No. The IM6 figure is its brochure combined WLTP claim, while Škoda publishes an up-to figure for the 85 family. Wheels and options affect the result, and neither establishes loaded winter motorway distance. Obtain both configurations and plan with an arrival reserve.
- Can I apply the Enyaq electric-car grant to Edition 85?
- This comparison deducts no grant: the current Škoda manufacturer eligibility note explicitly excludes Enyaq Edition 85. Ask the retailer to itemise any discount or different qualifying configuration separately.
- Will the IM6 always charge from 10 to 80% in 17 minutes?
- No. That is the supplied brochure estimate at a 350kW public DC charger, with rates and time dependent on the vehicle and climate. Access, queues and the charging curve also affect the stop.
- Which Enyaq specification should I compare with the IM6?
- The current factory-order Edition 85 SUV, or the exact stock car you are actually offered with its own specification. The manufacturer warns that stock and earlier orders can belong to a previous model year; do not mix their battery, equipment or range figures.
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