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Skoda celebrates its 130th anniversary by embracing an electrified future, with new additions to its PHEV range and the RS versions of the Enyaq and Elroq

Antonio Roncero @roncero_antonio 10 October 2025 6 min.

It was founded 130 years ago, back in 1895, when its founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, built their first bicycle, and today Skoda is already the third best-selling brand in Europe. To celebrate, the brand held an emotional and fun event in Spain that we could not miss, where the real stars were the plug-in hybrids Superb iV and Kodiaq iV, as well as the new sporty RS versions of the electric SUVs Enyaq and Elroq.

Let’s take a look at these new arrivals, which are the spearhead of a very complete range that includes the compact Fabia and Scala; the SUVs Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq; the saloons Octavia and Superb, which are also offered in Combi estate bodywork; and the 100% electric SUVs Elroq, Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé, to which the Epiq and the Space will join in 2026.

Skoda Elroq RS: an electric SUV with GTI soul

It is the latest addition to Skoda’s RS range, and becomes the brand’s fastest production model not only when it comes to acceleration, but also when it comes to charging the battery. It features two electric motors, one on each axle, which provide all-wheel drive and generate a total system output of 250 kW (340 CV), allowing the Elroq RS to stop the clock in the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 5.4 seconds. The battery, with a gross capacity of 84 kWh (79 kWh net), gives a range of up to 550 km on a single charge, according to the WLTP cycle. Best of all, it supports charging power of up to 185 kW, which means that in ideal conditions it can go from 10 to 80% capacity in under half an hour. With alternating current the maximum charging power is 11 kW, and a full charge to 100% would take about eight hours.

Beyond the sensations the drivetrain delivers, with the characteristic “kick” of electric motors providing their maximum thrust practically from the first millimetre of accelerator pedal travel, the key to the Elroq RS’s magnificent dynamic behaviour is the chassis tuning. It features specific dampers, more powerful brakes on the front axle with twin-piston calipers and a body lowered by 15 mm, and optionally it can be fitted with electronically controlled adaptive suspension that works wonderfully. The drive mode selector includes a specific programme to get the most out of all-wheel drive in sporty driving, and a digital sound emulator lets you choose between two external sounds, one called “Sport” and another called “Futuristic”.

Externally, the Elroq RS is distinguished by details such as the grille in gloss black finish, Matrix LED headlights, LED rear lights with dynamic indicators, exclusive alloy wheels of up to 21 inches and specific RS elements. The interior, in black, is upholstered in microfibre with lime green contrast stitching. Both the 5-inch instrument display and the 13-inch multimedia system feature specific RS graphics. Standard equipment includes the latest version of the Travel Assist system, which combines intelligent adaptive cruise control, traffic jam, emergency and lateral assist systems, and adaptive lane assist.

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Skoda Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS: estate and sporty

Like the Elroq RS, the Enyaq RS’s drivetrain also features two 250 kW motors, one per axle, and an 84 kWh gross-capacity battery that supports DC charging at up to 185 kW. Surprisingly, the homologated range and the 0-100 km/h acceleration match those of the Elroq RS, despite the latter being a smaller model: up to 550 km on the WLTP cycle, 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 180 km/h. As a new feature compared with previous versions, bidirectional charging is now offered, allowing the vehicle’s battery to be used as an energy storage unit to supply power to the home.

Of course, the Enyaq RS also features sporty chassis settings, and the result behind the wheel is truly magnificent. These are cars that can perfectly serve as daily vehicles or for travelling in complete comfort… and that “transform” at the touch of a button when you select the sportiest driving mode, with surprising agility, composure and precision. In this case, the RS chassis lowers the body by 15 mm at the front axle and 10 mm at the rear, sports tyres are fitted as standard, and the damping calibration is slightly firmer than in previous Enyaq RS models. As with the Elroq RS, the brakes are more powerful than in the rest of the range, there are two external sounds to choose from, and optionally adaptive suspension can also be fitted, with up to 15 settings for damper stiffness.

Skoda Superb iV and Kodiaq iV: second-generation plug-in hybrids

The second generation of the plug-in hybrid drivetrain fitted to the Superb iV and Kodiaq iV makes these models one of the most interesting options in their respective segments. They combine a 4-cylinder 1.5 TSI petrol engine with 110 kW (150 CV), an 85 kW electric motor delivering 330 Nm of torque integrated into the six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, and a battery with a gross capacity of 25.7 kWh. The battery can be charged with alternating current at up to 11 kW, and supports DC fast charging of up to 50 kW, allowing it to go from 10 to 80% capacity in 26 minutes.

In both cases, the total system output is 150 kW (204 CV), with very good performance thanks to the support of the powerful electric motor, which also moves the vehicle very well when EV mode is selected. In this case, the homologated electric range according to the WLTP cycle reaches 137 km for the Superb, and 120 km for the Kodiaq iV. These models include improved features, such as second-generation Matrix LED headlights, advanced driver assistance systems or, in the case of the Kodiaq, the second generation of the DCC Plus dynamic chassis control, which allows faster and more precise adjustment of damper calibration over a wider range, using two independent valves to control damper movement in rebound and compression.