2026 Skoda Enyaq RS quick charging performance flagship
Skoda’s battery-powered line-up reaches its performance peak with the 2026 Enyaq RS. Sitting above the rest of the Enyaq range—and rubbing shoulders with the Elroq RS—the dual-motor SUV promises the brand’s briskest acceleration and fastest DC charging session yet, all wrapped in the company’s new “Modern Solid” styling language.
Big power, short stops
Motivation comes from an electric motor at each axle for standard all-wheel drive. Combined output is rated at 250 kW (335 hp) and 501 lb-ft, enough to send the Enyaq RS from 0–62 mph in 5.4 seconds—or roughly 5.2 seconds to 60 mph—before topping out at 112 mph. Energy is stored in an 84 kWh pack (79 kWh usable). Plug the RS into a 350-kW station and, provided the hardware cooperates, Skoda says the SUV will pull up to 185 kW and move its charge indicator from 10 to 80 percent in 26 minutes. Home or workplace Level-2 service is capped at 11 kW for a full refill in about 8.5 hours.
The battery now supports bidirectional DC operation, letting owners send electricity back to a home storage system or the grid—still a rarity among European crossovers in this price neighborhood.
Chassis tweaks and selectable character
Underneath, Skoda drops the front suspension 0.6 in. and the rear 0.4 in. via a dedicated sport suspension. Progressive steering and beefier two-piston front calipers are standard, while the extra-cost Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) damper set offers 15 firmness steps that range from comfort-oriented compliance to a noticeably taut RS setting. A dedicated Traction mode optimizes the twin-motor system for low-grip surfaces, and drivers can pipe one of two external soundtracks—“Sport” or “Futuristic”—through the pedestrian warning speakers.
Styling: Modern Solid with an RS slant
The 2026 Enyaq RS is the first RS model to wear Skoda’s Tech-Deck Face, a glossy black panel that hides sensors behind a lighted vertical grille. A slim LED strip links the adaptive LED Matrix headlights, which can run a “coming and leaving home” animation. Window surrounds, roof rails, mirror caps, and all badging are finished in shadow-chrome black, while both bumpers pick up RS-specific trim and a full-width red reflector. Twenty-inch Draconis alloys with matte inserts are factory-fit; 21-inch Vision wheels in anthracite can be ordered. If the usual palette feels tame, the RS alone can be painted in Mamba Green.
Aero improvements drop the coefficient of drag to 0.251 for the standard body and 0.239 for the sleeker Coupé. The gains help the SUV deliver a WLTP range topping 560 km (about 348 miles), although U.S. EPA figures—should the brand eventually venture stateside—would likely land lower.
Cabin treatments: RS Lounge or RS Suite
Inside, buyers choose between two décor themes. RS Lounge combines suede-like microfibre and faux leather with lime-green stitching, while RS Suite brings real leather, synthetic hides and gray thread. Both feature heated sport buckets with integrated headrests; the driver’s seat adds power adjustment, memory, lumbar and a massage function. Aluminum pedals, a perforated leather steering wheel with RS insignia, carbon-look trim and tri-zone climate control are standard fare. Rear passengers gain manual sunshades, and an optional heat pump aids winter range.
Screens, sound and connectivity
All Enyaq RS models use a 5-inch digital cluster plus a 13-inch center touchscreen. An Augmented-Reality head-up display, a 12-speaker 635-watt Canton audio system and a 360-degree camera suite reside in the Advanced Package. A single “Heaters” tile on the main screen lets the driver toggle seat, wheel, windshield and rear defroster functions in one tap—handy, if arguably overdue.
Simply Clever touches—some genuinely so
Four USB-C ports rated at 45 watts, a cooled wireless phone bay (15 W), and a power liftgate with foot-swipe activation are standard. Skoda’s keyless system now unlocks the SUV once the fob holder is within 5 feet and automatically relocks when they walk away—no buttons required. Trailer prep comes from the factory, and an optional power-retractable hitch lets the Enyaq RS tug up to 3,086 lb on an 8-percent grade.
Driver assistance and app-based parking
Travel Assist bundles predictive adaptive cruise, lane centering, side-assist, traffic jam assist and emergency stop, and now leans on crowd-sourced data to fine-tune behavior. At the plug, the SUV supports Plug & Charge authentication. Shoppers who tick Intelligent Park Assist can steer the Enyaq RS into parallel or perpendicular slots from outside the vehicle via the MyŠkoda smartphone app; trained parking routines for up to five frequently used spots are also possible. The system works over Bluetooth, so the owner must stand nearby with the key—an extra layer of security, though perhaps not the last word in convenience.
RS legacy, electric chapter
Skoda has stamped RS badges on everything from the Octavia sedan to the Kodiaq three-row SUV for a quarter century. The 2022 Enyaq Coupé RS launched that heritage into the EV realm, and the 2026 Enyaq RS continues the line with stronger numbers, quicker charging and sharper styling. Alongside the upcoming Elroq RS, it sits atop the brand’s performance EV roster.
An electrified RS that keeps the toolbox handy
The 2026 Skoda Enyaq RS blends respectable pace, a usefully short charging window and family-friendly practicality. Whether the chassis revisions are enough to distance it from the standard Enyaq—or future rivals from Volkswagen, Ford and Hyundai—will depend on how well those 15 adaptive damper steps translate to the road. What is clear now is that Skoda hasn’t forgotten its pragmatic roots while chasing RS badges in the electric age.
-Ed
2026 Skoda Enyaq RS
