Skoda has finally taken the wraps off its fastest electric vehicle in its portfolio — Elroq vRS — a few days after it was teased. The Elroq made its debut last year and now the Czech carmaker has launched a performance version of the entry-level Elroq. The Elroq vRS gets some minor cosmetic updates and a major performance upgrade over the regular Elroq.
Skoda Elroq vRS: Exterior Updates
The overall design of the Elroq vRS remains largely the same, with only a few subtle updates. Notably, it now features a redesigned front bumper with body-coloured accents and a honeycomb-patterned air dam. Additional distinguishing elements include vRS badging on the front fenders, blacked-out Skoda lettering, black roof rails, and a grille cover with illuminated slat patterns.
Other standout design features include LED matrix headlights, exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels (with optional 21-inch versions), a blacked-out rear bumper with an extended reflector strip, and tinted rear windows. This particular trim is also finished in the vRS-exclusive Mamba Green paint.
Skoda Elroq vRS: Interior Updates
The Elroq vRS interior is characterized by bright green accents and Alcantara trim applied to the dashboard, seating, center console, and armrest. The 5-inch digital driver’s display and 13-inch infotainment touchscreen display vRS-specific graphics, and an augmented reality heads-up display is available as an option.
Additional features include heated and electrically adjustable front seats with massage function (passenger side optional), ambient lighting, four fast-charging USB-C ports, wireless device charging, and an optional 12-speaker, 675W sound system.
Skoda Elroq vRS: Battery & Motor
The biggest highlight for the Elroq RS lies underneath. Based on the top-spec 85 trim, the Elroq vRS gets the larger 84 kWh battery. However, with a more powerful motor on board, the WLTP range now stands at 550km, a drop of 32km. The battery supplies energy to a dual-motor setup that dishes out a combined 335 bhp. The Elroq vRS can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.4 seconds.
Skoda will offer a 11kW AC charging which requires eight hours to juice up the battery from 0 to 100 per cent. The Elorq vRS also supports DC fast charging up to 185 kW that rejuvenates the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in just 26 minutes.
