Skoda Enyaq vRS Review & Prices

Skoda has given its Enyaq the vRS treatment in an attempt to turn its big electric model into a more sporting EV.

It’s a bit like that mate that’s funny down the pub but can’t win over the room at an open mic comedy night. The regular Enyaq puts a smile on your face, thanks to its sensible price and roomy cabin. The high-performance vRS tries too hard to turn that smile into a belly laugh, and the simple appeal of the Enyaq is diluted.

It’s not that it isn’t quick. With 299hp, it goes from 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds. But the Enyaq leaves the driver oddly detached from the experience.

Skoda has stiffened the suspension of the vRS to make the Enyaq quicker around corners as well as down the straights, but the ride is just too stiff and unforgiving. It rattles your fillings without raising your pulse.

The Enyaq vRS does have some redeeming features, though. The cabin is really practical, with lots of room to stretch out whether you are in the front or the back. Tall adults can travel in comfort. The boot is huge, too, with a few more litres of space than you’ll find in the coupé version of the Enyaq.

Another plus to choosing the regular SUV is the lower price, so unless you are really smitten with the Enyaq Coupé’s looks the standard car is where the smart money goes.

The vRS battery has a net capacity of 77kW, and a range of 321 miles in WLTP tests. You’ll need to drive carefully in warm weather to get close to that. Like any electric car, the Enyaq vRS’s range will drop in cold winter temperatures.

The maximum charging speed is 135kWh, which is good rather than great. A Kia EV6 or Tesla Model Y Long Range can charge more quickly. If you find a sufficiently powerful charger the Skoda can charge to 80% in 36 minutes.

If you want a fast but practical electric SUV, the Enyaq vRS does the job. But the less powerful models are more affordable and more comfortable.

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