Your Definitive Guide to the Skoda Elroq vRS Electric Car Lease

The Skoda Elroq vRS Electric Car Lease - Your Definitive Guide

As we have been reporting on, for what seems like the duration of 2025, there now seems some Governmental direction and understanding on how the ZEV Mandate will be administered in the UK. In our last blog, we discussed the March 2025 registrations for the UK, which saw a 19.4% market share for pure EVs.

For a year which the Government expects manufacturers to ensure 28% of their vehicles are pure emissions, the obvious concern is that some brands may not achieve the political ambitions and will instead receive purported fines of around £15,000 for non-compliant registrations.

Over the last 3 - 4 months there has been a swathe of encouragement from various automotive brands, pro-EV groups and small businesses, asking the Government to look into more incentives and support mechanisms to ensure the UK’s economic infrastructure is robust enough to deliver these aims.

While HMRC are continuing to support company car, fleet and salary sacrifice schemes, it is the retail and consumer market in both the new and used electric car industry which is asking for attention. Plus, the recent trade news from the USA, with its more mercenary approach to imports, has made our Government think more carefully about how it treats entities operating in Britain.

As expected, the Government has started to announce changes on the ZEV Mandate for the UK, with various reports in publications like The Times  and the BBC  covering some of the planned alterations. The main changes so far include:

•  Smaller manufacturer exemption - a number of UK-based car makers, like Aston Martin and McLaren, will be given the autonomy to continue producing petrol vehicles beyond the 2030 deadline. Some brands are clearly unable to create EVs at the same rate / speeds as others and it is envisaged that more niche British icons can continue to operate. Other brands like Rolls-Royce, Land Rover and Vauxhall have been identified as needing support; 
•  Hybrids - as we have speculated previously, more flexibility will be offered to hybrid combustion vehicles, which can remain for sale until 2035. A softer approach to full hybrids and plug-in hybrids has been proffered for some time, with those customers not ready to make the transition (or who cannot make the transition) needing viable alternatives. Many car manufacturers offer some form of dual-fuel approach in their vehicles;     

•  Vans - any commercial vehicle / LCV with an internal combustion engine can be sold until 2035. This will include traditional combustion-only, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. The van market has consistently struggled to go-green with many SMEs remaining in diesel format. Most companies who have moved into BEV technology have been big corporate enterprises with the finance and acumen to employ change. However, improved PHEV and battery technology is aiming to make better and more affordable commercial vehicles for UK businesses;
•  Credits - more flexibility to transfer credits between cars / vans. For example 1 car credit = 0.4 van credits and 1 van credit = 2 car credits. Many manufacturers operate both cars and LCVs, with the latter proving a more difficult and costly exercise. Supporting brands with credits to utilise against fines is a harmonious way to achieve investment;     
•  Fines - the purported £15,000 fine to be applied to each non-compliant registration has been reduced to £12,000. To further support companies selling vehicles in the UK, extensions will be offered on credits and payment of any fines, for example balancing fines in one year against years where more EVs are sold. With the UK now in a period of growth and development, this allows manufacturers to recoup future investment against previous performances; and 
•  Support - Keir Starmer has promised more action for the UK public to move into zero-emission solutions with £2.3 billion towards tax breaks, manufacturing and infrastructure.

The “Pro-Growth” measures from Labour can be reviewed on the UK Government website  There is a clear emphasis on British manufacturing and innovation along with support for British businesses and public to access these goods. Described as a ”Plan for Change” the adjustments to the ZEV Mandate are not being sold as a watering-down of the implementation but are instead bold changes to ensure British brilliance is given an opportunity to flourish.

Introducing the Skoda Elroq vRS Electric Car Lease

The VW Group are one such brand which have been anything other than stagnant. Their Skoda team have a big part in this, with their SUV Enyaq becoming one of the top choices for leasing customers in 2024.

However, as a bigger SUV and 4x4 this does price out some of the consumers / retail customers who don’t enjoy the tax breaks and incentives offered to companies. So the move to add the Elroq, a small SUV, was a practical one. Launching 3 batteries - the 50 / 60 / 85 - there is a flexible choice of batteries and vehicle cost.

A new Elroq vRS will now be following these options in the UK market, with Skoda recently announcing their thrilling update (3 April 2025). The design, which is driven by performance, will have dynamic lines, bold finishes and even a vRS-specific Hyper Green for those customers looking to stand out.

As well as performance, this will remain a practical option with a generous luggage compartment for families as well as the sporty details / premium materials inside the cabin. As per the Skoda website, the official unveiling will be on 8 April at the Milan Design Week with the public able to see one of the most unique small SUVs in the market for 2025.

Key options to note on the new Elroq vRS include - sports chassis, LED Matrix beam headlights, 21” alloy wheels, black body-painted accessories, electrically adjustable driver seat with massage function with the passenger massage available via the Maxx Package, high-gloss black Tech-Deck face with multiple sensors.

Privacy glass, acoustic side windows, tow bar preparation, 5” Digital Cockpit, 13” Infotainment Display, 12-speaker Canton sound system, electrically-adjustable tailgate, traction mode via the all-wheel drive, 2-external sports sounds, Travel Assist, Adaptive Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Emergency Assist, Intelligent Park Assist and Remote Park Assist.

But how does the Skoda Elroq vRS perform?

• this AWD small SUV will have a 79 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 5.4 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 250 kW (or 335hp). Expect a combined winter range of 225 miles with warmer weather allowing for 305 miles – a 265 mile combined. On charging, the 11kW AC max will allow 8 hour and 15 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 185 kW DC maximum allowing 26 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 470L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 139 mpg. You can tow 750kg (Unbraked) and 1000kg (Braked). It also has no V2L or V2G capabilities. The Heat Pump is standard.

Need more help and advice on your new EV for 2025?

Head to the Skoda  brand website to build your perfect option, look at our Elroq special offers or just get in touch with our team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]