Inside, the vRS Lounge interior wraps the cabin in black Suedia microfibre and premium leather-style trim, with lime green stitching running throughout. Carbon-effect decorative inserts reinforce the sporting intent, while the electrically adjustable driver’s seat includes memory function, power lumbar support, and a massage function as standard – all framed by a heated three-spoke vRS sports steering wheel with regen paddles. Autocar’s Verpraet was particularly taken with the seats: “Škoda does seats really well – soft and comfortable on long distances, but with enough lateral support in the corners.” The CANTON premium sound system (13 speakers) and an augmented reality head-up display complete a standard specification list that reads like a premium options sheet.
#4 The range and charging figures are seriously impressive
For a car with 340PS and all-wheel drive, the Elroq vRS’s energy credentials impress. The 84kWh battery (79kWh usable) delivers a WLTP-rated range of 340 miles – substantially more than most rivals in this performance bracket, and considerably more than the Cupra Born VZ or Volvo EX30 Twin Motor.
Maximum DC rapid-charging speed is 185kW – as Autocar noted, “a good deal more than most rivals” – and delivers a 10–80% charge in around 26 minutes at a compatible rapid charger. For daily charging, a 7.2kW home wallbox takes approximately 12 hours to a full charge, while Škoda’s Smart Schedule feature allows drivers to programme charging around cheaper off-peak electricity tariffs.
#5 It’s as practical as any Elroq – which is saying something
The performance credentials of the Elroq vRS take nothing away from the standard car’s class-leading practicality. Despite being a compact crossover, boot space is 470 litres with seats up – not far short of a BMW M3 Touring, as Autocar noted – and 1580 litres with the rear seats folded. Rear passenger space is genuinely generous for the segment, and the wide cabin accommodates adults comfortably across all three rear positions.
Škoda’s ‘Smart, Spacious and Stylish’ details remain present and correct throughout: the umbrella compartment in the driver’s door, the height-adjustable parcel shelf, the rear cupholders, the charging cable storage net. Standard equipment includes a 13in touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, and Škoda Connect remote services. Autocar’s verdict on the interior was unequivocal – “just as spacious and practical as the standard Elroq,” with a “grown-up, cosseting ambience during long drives.” That’s a combination few performance EVs of any size can match.