Victory for the New Škoda Elroq vRS at The Times Driving Awards

Digital Driving Editor Driving Editor at The Times and Sunday Times, Will Dron was full of praise for the model, saying: “The New Elroq vRS adds a lot more sizzle, with its extra motor on the front axle, power boosted to 335 bhp and adaptive damping with 15 levels of adjustment. It’s an electric car in the true tradition of a hot hatch, mixing everyday usability with rally-bred thrills, all at an affordable price. We absolutely loved it and are delighted to name it The Times Driving Car of the Year.”

The award-winning streak doesn’t end there

As well as securing the top accolade, the praise for the New Elroq vRS didn’t stop there! The all-electric, dynamic model was also named Mid-sized SUV of the Year, impressing the judges on all fronts, especially it’s driving dynamics, amazing value for money and innovative design.

Dron added: “The Elroq is a standout family EV, with amazing roominess for its class and the touches of practical genius for which Škoda has become known. The cargo net under the parcel shelf for charging cables is one of those ideas that makes you wonder how no-one came up with it before. It was an obvious choice for our Mid-sized SUV of the Year.”

Standout features that made the New Elroq vRS a champion

The New Elroq vRS is a significant model for Škoda as they expand their all-electric line-up, as only the second all-electric vRS model after the Enyaq vRS.

Built with performance at its core, the Elroq vRS features a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that delivers an impressive 340PS, launching from 0 to 62mph in just 5.4 seconds.

Powered by a 79kWh net battery, it offers a range of up to 339 miles (WLTP), making it as practical as it is thrilling.

Expect a drive that’s smooth, innovative and seriously powerful – the New Elroq vRS perfectly blends Škoda’s signature functionality with high-performance EV engineering.

Already making an impact on UK roads

Since its launch earlier this year, the New Škoda Elroq vRS has impressed at every turn – and the accolades speak for themselves.

At the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards, it was crowned both Car of the Year and Mid-Size SUV of the Year, quickly establishing its reputation as one of the most well-rounded, all-electric SUVs available today.

The recognition didn’t stop there. At the 2025 What Car? Awards, the New Elroq vRS took home the title of Family Electric SUV of the Year, and it also triumphed at the Business Car Awards, winning Medium SUV of the Year.

With its blend of performance, practicality and innovation, the New Elroq vRS is proving to be a standout in the electric SUV space.

Make the New Elroq vRS your perfect drive at Arbury

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