New Skoda Enyaq vRS joins Elroq vRS as brand’s quickest car

The new Skoda Enyaq ‘vRS’ arrives alongside the Elroq vRS as Skoda’s quickest-accelerating model currently on sale. Whether specified as the SUV or Coupe, it reaches 62mph from rest in 5.4 seconds, making it one-tenth quicker than the outgoing car.

Skoda Enyaq vRS power, range and charging

Its strong performance is supplied by a dual-motor drivetrain that sends 335bhp of electric power - 40bhp more than previously - to all four wheels. Top speed is 111mph. An 84kWh battery pack, with 79kWh usable capacity, delivers an estimated 340-mile range. At a peak charging speed of 185kW, it can replenish 80 per cent of the battery in 26 minutes; using an 11kW domestic charging point takes 8.5 hours.

Compared with the regular Enyaq, the sport-focused chassis sits 15mm lower at the front and 10mm lower at the rear. Skoda also offers a choice of two synthesised electric-motor soundtracks: ‘Sport’ and ‘Futuristic’. The dampers have been revised for sharper responses and provide up to 15 selectable firmness settings.

Aerodynamics and exterior details

Naturally, the bodywork has been refined with aerodynamics in mind. LED lighting front and rear is joined by what Skoda calls ‘dynamic indicators’. Buyers can select 20-inch anthracite wheels or 21-inch ‘Draconis’ alloys, with the larger option receiving aerodynamic covers.

As with other vRS-badged cars, gloss-black trim appears on details including the roof rails, window surrounds and mirror caps. It works neatly with the Enyaq’s contemporary ‘Tech-Deck’ front end, which conceals a sizeable collection of radar units and sensors for systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Jam Assist.

Enyaq vRS cabin equipment

There will be two available interior trims. The standard ‘Suite’ specification combines leather upholstery with grey stitching, plus imitation-carbon detailing across the door cards and dashboard. The more upmarket ‘Lounge’ option uses additional microsuede and artificial leather, alongside lime-green contrast stitching. It also includes a heated three-spoke steering wheel and several extra vRS badges to display.

Both versions feature memory-foam massage seats, a 635-watt Canton sound system and a 13-inch multimedia display. Other notable equipment includes a five-inch digital driver’s display backed up by an AR-based head-up display. Wireless phone charging is fitted too, together with up to four extra fast-charging USB-C ports.

Sales start this June. The SUV is priced from £51,660, while the Coupe costs an additional £1,900. Should Skoda have another go at a drifting world record with one of them?