Skoda introduces the Elroq vRS
The two electric motors of the all-wheel drive Elroq vRS achieve a combined system output of 250 kW and accelerate the electric car from 0 to 100 kph in 5.4 seconds. The high-voltage battery has a gross capacity of 84 kWh (79 kWh net) and enables a range of more than 550 kilometres in the WLTP cycle.
Skoda also points out that the charging system is the fastest one produced yet: The 84 kWh (79 kWh net) high voltage battery can be charged with up to 185 kW at DC fast-charging stations, allowing for a charge from 10 to 80 per cent in about 26 minutes. AC charging at 11 kW takes about eight hours from 0 to 100 per cent.
Following the digital presentation of the model, Skoda announced that it will officially present the Elroq vRS at this year’s Milan Design Week from 8 to 13 April. Skoda emphasises the design, for which it even launched a collaboration with a shoe designer. The Elroq vRS features black exterior details, as well as exclusive alloy wheels up to 21 inches in size.
The Elroq vRS is the fifth variant in the series, following the 50, 60, 85 and 85x versions. The Elroq 50 corresponds to the ID.3 Pure with a 52 kWh battery and 125 kW drive. The Elroq 60 uses the 59 kWh net/63 kWh gross battery familiar from the ID.3 Pro in combination with the 150 kW motor in the rear. Above this is the Elroq 85, which is available in two variants with a 77 kWh battery: With the 210 kW APP550 electric motor (and 545 Nm torque) as a rear-wheel drive model or as the Elroq 85x all-wheel drive model. With an additional electric motor on the front axle, the power output is 220 kW. The two 85s can travel at 180 kph, while the Elroq 50 and 60 are limited to 160 kph.
Skoda’s Elroq premiered in Europe towards the end of last year, at a price of 33,900 euros for the base model. It runs on a RWD 125 kW drive system, coupled with a 52 kWh battery for a range of up to 232 miles (374 km).
“Škoda vRS models traditionally combine dynamic performance and sporty looks with well-balanced driving characteristics and practicality. The Elroq vRS is no exception: the newest member of our vRS family comes with an output of 340PS (250 kW) and a range of more than 550 kilometres while the DCC blends sportiness and comfort to perfection,” said Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development. “In terms of design, the Elroq vRS introduces the new Modern Solid design language to our vRS portfolio.”
| Elroq 50 | Elroq 60 | Elroq 85 | Elroq 85x | Elroq vRS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Power | 125 kW | 150 kW | 210 kW | 220 kW | 250 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 545 Nm | 545 Nm | |
| Top speed | 160 kph | 160 kph | 180 kph | 180 kph | 180 kph |
| WLTP range | 375 km | 427 km | 560 km | 546 km | 550 km |
| Battery capacity (net) | 52 kWh | 59 kWh | 77 kWh | 77 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Charging capacity DC | 145 kW | 165 kW | 175 kW | 175kW | 185 kW |
| Charging time DC 10-80% | 25 min | 24 min | 26 min | 26 min | 26 min |
| Price | 33,900 euros | 38,400 euros | 43,900 euros | 54,610 euros | – |
Last month, Skoda also introduced three new Elroq variants in the UK, with prices starting at £37,400. All Elroq variants roll off the production line at Skoda’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The Elroq is produced on a flexible assembly line with the electric Enyaq and the combustion-powered Octavia. In other words, the production line at the Czech headquarters supports both the construction of the two MEB electric models and the production of the conventional Octavia, which is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform.
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