Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS Review: A Fast Electric Coupe, but Does It Deserve the Badge?
By Gareth Butterfield
Published 15th March 2026, 09:10 GMT
The Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS presents sleek looks and a sporty stance, making it a fine-looking car. However, it raises significant questions about what the vRS badge truly means in the electric vehicle era. With sporty styling and serious electric power, this model challenges traditional expectations.
The Evolution of the vRS Badge
In the early days of Skoda's renaissance, starting at the turn of the millennium, the vRS badge was exclusively reserved for the big-selling Octavia hatchback. Its popularity later extended to the Fabia, maintaining a revered status on a select few cars that were genuinely aspirational for nearly two decades. Fast forward to the current decade, and the vRS badge is being applied more liberally. While the latest Octavia vRS remains completely worthy, models like the Kodiaq vRS have diluted the excitement, as sporting up a seven-seater has historically never quite worked in automotive history.
Performance and Practicality of the Enyaq Coupé vRS
The Enyaq Coupé vRS rides quite high for a coupe, which enhances livability but reduces excitement. Under the hood, it features an 84kWh battery and dual motors delivering a vivid 335bhp, enabling a 0-60mph sprint in just 5.4 seconds. However, such performance is becoming standard in the EV market, diminishing its standout appeal. The car comfortably tips over two tonnes, feeling bulky for a coupe, and its stiffer suspension, bigger wheels, sporty interior touches, and dynamic chassis control system struggle to mask this weight.
Skoda's interiors continue to excel in straightforward functionality and practicality, with the Enyaq offering plenty of room in the cabin despite the coupe roofline. The vRS treatment includes serious equipment upgrades, such as self-parking, sports seats, and ambient lighting, helping to justify the price. However, the 20-inch wheels slightly unsettle the ride, and the dynamic chassis control, while effective, feels softer and less agile than expected for a vRS model.
Pricing and Comparison Concerns
Annoyingly expensive, the Enyaq Coupé vRS starts at £53,860, a steep price compared to the Octavia vRS, which is available for around £40,000. In terms of sportiness, the Octavia absolutely runs rings around the Enyaq, making the latter's cost harder to justify. This positions the Enyaq vRS as a concession for those constrained by the necessity to go all-electric, rather than a true contender in the sporty segment.
Range and Everyday Usability
In many ways, little has changed in the Enyaq vRS; it remains an incredibly likeable car, easy to live with, and packed with clever design touches typical of Skoda. It boasts a range of up to 347 miles, thanks to a claimed efficiency of 3.9 miles/kWh. On a long run in cold conditions, it achieved 3.6 miles/kWh, indicating realistic numbers. As a range-topper, it excels with great range and practicality, but adding the vRS badge does not inject the excitement one might hope for.
Final Verdict on the vRS Badge
Vanity aside, there is just not enough to love about the vRS version. The Enyaq is already a brilliant option for those seeking a sporty-looking coupe with excellent range and practicality. However, the badge fails to enhance the driving experience significantly. As a range-topper, it is still excellent, but as a vRS, it falls short of expectations. Ultimately, while worthy as a high-end model, it does not quite earn the revered vRS badge in the evolving landscape of electric vehicles.
