Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS: does the sporty badge deliver or fall short in the electric vehicle?

Review of the Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS: 335 bhp, 84 kWh, range up to 347 miles, and a high price compared to the Octavia vRS.

Straight summary: an electric sports car with the vRS aura, but does it deliver?

The Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS brings more aggressive styling and electric power, but raises the question: what does the vRS badge mean in the EV universe?

Traditionally, the vRS badge was reserved for models that promised real performance. Today, it also appears on the Elroq and the Enyaq, and expectations rise beyond just quick torque delivery.

Performance, range, and price

The Enyaq Coupé vRS comes with an 84 kWh battery and dual motors, delivering 335 bhp and accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds. However, this performance is already common among modern electric cars.

The stiffer suspension, larger wheels, sporty interior details, and dynamic chassis system are present, but the car remains heavy: just under two tonnes, which compromises the typical agility of a vRS.

The starting price is £53,860, which makes it difficult to justify the leap compared to the Octavia vRS, priced around £40,000. And yet, the Octavia offers more sportiness in comparison.

Range specifications

For those prioritizing range, the Enyaq vRS offers up to 347 miles of range, with a claimed efficiency of 3.9 miles/kWh. On a long drive on a cold day, the author reports consumption close to 3.6 miles/kWh, demonstrating viable but not extraordinary figures.

Comfort, equipment, and driving

The vRS package delivers robust equipment: self-parking, sports seats, and ambient lighting, which help justify the cost. The 20-inch wheels, however, slightly compromise comfort, and the dynamic chassis keeps the car under control without achieving the agile signature of a traditional vRS.

It can be seen as an option for those who want a sporty coupé with an electric vocation: it's more of a concession than real competition, but many will value the aesthetics and practicality of the package.

Verdict

The Enyaq Coupé vRS is a brilliant option within Skoda's lineup for those who want performance, range, and practicality. Still, as a vRS badge, it falls short of what many expected—it's not the radical machine the icon suggests. In the end, it functions as a boundary between electric performance and brand identity, being more of an option within the range than a game-changer from a sporting point of view.

If the idea is a sporty coupé with great range, the Enyaq fulfills the role. But the vRS badge doesn't add the excitement that was expected.

Share in the comments: do you agree that the vRS badge continues to carry enough weight in an EV, or do you think it should undergo a redefinition of meaning?