The Skoda Enyaq is on the cards for Australia, but how much would you pay for a rival Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6?

The Skoda Enyaq is similar in many ways to the VW ID.4, but has unique styling and is positioned as a more affordable alternative.

Family electric cars are all the rage right now, with the first Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 selling out in a matter of hours.

With other models on the horizon, such as the Toyota bZ4X and possibly the Nissan Ariya and Ford Mustang Mach-E, the emissions-free family SUV market is about to explode.

However, it could be the Skoda Enyaq that makes its way into the mainstream thanks to a combination of Volkswagen Group technologies, a long list of equipment and, most importantly, a lower starting price compared to the competition.

Skoda Australia has yet to confirm the Enyaq's local debut, but has told media in the past that a decision on an all-electric model will be made this year - if the business case works out.

Given the popularity of the aforementioned Ioniq 5 and EV6, it goes without saying that the Australian EV market is poised for more models like the Enyaq.

Delivery could be a problem, as is the case with the mechanically linked Volkswagen ID.4, which won't be offered for Australia until 2023 due to its popularity in more mature overseas EV markets like Europe.

But if Enyaq appears, how much will it cost?

Looking to the UK - another right-hand drive market - we get a few clues as to where the Enyaq might be positioned compared to its competitors.

Starting at £34,850 or around AU$65,895, the Skoda Enyaq has the potential to beat all of its competitors to become the most affordable all-electric midsize SUV in the country.

While international pricing very rarely reflects Australian pricing, it's interesting to note that the Enyaq is much more affordable than the Ioniq 5, EV6, bZ4X and Ariya overseas.

In the base Enyaq 60, Skoda installed a 58 kWh battery that lasts for about 405 km of emission-free driving, which exceeds the range offered by many entry-level competitors.

When transferring front-wheel drive, the single electric motor also delivers 132kW/310Nm, while standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels, a 13.0-inch multimedia touchscreen, LED interior lighting, a fully digital instrument cluster and advanced security systems. such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB).

Upgrading to the Enyaq 80 raises the price to £40,130 (AU$73,113) but increases the battery capacity to 77kWh and adds silver exteriors, a heated steering wheel, a drive mode selector and a front end. and rear parking sensors.

Power output jumps to 150kW/310Nm for Class 80.

At the top of the Enyaq tree are the 80 Sportline and 80X Sportline, the former with 20-inch wheels, LED matrix headlights, leather and Alcantara interiors and a full body kit.

While both Sportline classes feature a 77kWh battery pack, the 80 boasts 150kW/310Nm, while the 80X boosts power to 195kW/425Nm and features all-wheel drive.

The 80 is priced at £43,015 ($78369) and the £80X ($46,370) is priced at £84,481X.

While overseas markets also have access to the Enyaq Coupe and the flagship RS class, the stylish electric SUV remains off the radar in Australia - at least for now.

But the biggest hurdle to supplying Enyaq to Australia may be limited supply as semiconductor shortages continue to disrupt production schedules, with much of Ireland's inventory sold out before 2023, for example.