Hot Skoda Elroq vRS is its fastest accelerating car ever

• Sporty makeover with Hyper Green option
• Dual motors, all-wheel drive and 335bhp
• Priced from around £45,000

Just one week after our first teaser, the new Skoda Elroq vRS has been revealed at Milan Design Week, and it looks pretty mean and green.

The go-faster electric Elroq gets a host of performance upgrades befitting of the sporty vRS badge that also features on the bigger Enyaq. Chief of these is the 335bhp dual-motor layout, enabling it to hit 62mph in just 5.4 seconds and making it the quickest Skoda ever built.

Along with the extra power, the Elroq vRS benefits from a gloss-black Tech Deck front grille, vivid Hyper Green paintwork and a chunky new body kit. A set of sporty aero wheels with green accents completes the aggressive exterior makeover, while the perforated leather steering wheel, bespoke sports seats and green contrast stitching ensure the inside feels just as special as the outside.

What upgrades does the Elroq vRS get?

In the same way that M is to BMW and AMG is to Mercedes, vRS is the badge Skoda uses for its hottest models. With it comes some wide-ranging performance upgrades, including beefier electric motors, retuned suspension and bigger brakes.

Straight-line performance has seen a major boost, thanks to the extra motor fitted to the front wheels. In total, the all-wheel drive setup delivers 335bhp – a handy 53bhp more than the Elroq 85. It’s an identical power figure to the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX, but the Elroq is the quicker of the two cars, sprinting from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds. That’s half a second quicker than our Best Hot Hatchback 2025 award winner, the Golf GTI.

Skoda has treated the Elroq vRS to some chassis tweaks to handle that extra power. The suspension has been lowered by 15mm up front and 10mm at the back, while electronically adjustable shock absorbers are fitted as standard. They allow the driver to adjust the stiffness of the suspension through the Elroq’s touchscreen.

The Elroq vRS uses a 79kWh battery, which is slightly larger than what you’ll find in the Elroq 85. Its range isn’t quite as impressive, however, with that extra electric motor at the front sapping a few miles. Still, it will manage up to 340 miles on a charge, which is 80 more than you’ll get from a MINI Countryman SE. 

Of course, there are styling changes, too. Black exterior trim and new alloy wheels with green accents are the most notable upgrades, but new body-coloured fins in the front bumper also highlight that this is the vRS model. If the Hyper Green paintwork is a touch too bold for you, there are also red, blue, silver, white, grey and black options to pick from. Inside, there’s unique microsuede upholstery, green contrast stitching and faux carbon fibre trim to complete the sporty package.

A sportier drive for the Elroq vRS?

One common criticism of the Enyaq vRS has been its lack of dynamic sparkle. But the Elroq’s more compact size and lower weight could give Skoda engineers the chance to dial in a sharper, more engaging drive – something we’ll be keen to test when we get behind the wheel.

Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer has previously hinted that vRS has a strong future in the brand’s line-up, stating the Enyaq vRS “legitimised” the idea of high-performance electric models. “People are more proud of their cars than ever these days, and yes, they’re willing to spend more,” he added, pointing to strong demand for premium EVs with performance credentials.

How much does the Elroq vRS cost?

Pricing and UK specs will be confirmed closer to the Elroq vRS’s launch date, but a starting price of around £45,000 is likely. That would make the Elroq vRS roughly £10,000–£12,000 more expensive than the entry-level car, and a few thousand above the larger-battery SportLine version.

Skoda Elroq vRS exterior and interior images

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