The popularity of the Skoda Enyaq seems unstoppable. Coming up to two years on sale, the demand together with chip crisis mean this Czech electric SUV has a 12-month lead time for orders. This wait is likely to have contributed to the fact we've only just driven the first of the fastest vRS versions in the UK. 

All-new from the B-pillar back, the Enyaq Coupe is much curvier than standard, and in our opinion more attractive. The rear slopes elegantly towards the back, merging with a new tailgate and rear lights. The tailgate itself is concave in design and features a sharp trailing edge and angular bumper. All Coupe models also get a dark-tinted panoramic glass roof - the largest in the Skoda range. 

Available first in the UK in the sportiest vRS guise, the makeover for this Skoda EV looks great. But we're not sure about the Crystal Face, where the vertical ribs of the Skoda family grille are illuminated by 131 LEDs and a horizontal light strip. Does it go with the vRS's sporty image? We would probably choose not to have it fitted if we had the choice. 

Another part of the Enyaq Coupe's design we're not so keen on is its bulk ,thanks to the battery pack under the floor, which takes away from the elegance of this Skoda's shape. But Skoda is not alone, as the same affects many current EVs.

Inside, the Enyaq vRS Coupe is largely unchanged from the hatch. The use of black leather-look trim on the dashboard with contrast stitching, plus black perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel, and black perforated leather-trimmed sports seats, make it feel different and sporty enough to convince yourself you're in the performance range-topper. 

Elsewhere, the 13in touchscreen infotainment dominates the dashboard. Although it seems to work better than in its Volkswagen and Cupra EV sisters, its sliders and menus still frustrate. We were impressed by its driving position, plus the vRS's comfortable and supportive sports seats. Despite the curvy roofline, rear headroom and legroom are unchanged in the back - so there's plenty of both even for the tallest. With all the black trim fitted to the interior of our test car, although heavily tinted, the glass roof gave welcome light to the cabin, equalling an airy feel. There is still a 570-litre boot too. 

Like the standard Enyaq, the vRS is built on VW's dedicated MEB platform. It also shares its two electric motors and 82kWh battery set-up with the GTX version of the ID.4 and ID.5, plus the 50 Quattro version of the Audi Q4 E-Tron. In Enyaq form it boasts 299hp, maximum torque of 460Nm, 0-62mph acceleration in 6.5 seconds, and a top speed of 111mph. When it comes to charging, this Enyaq has 135kW charging as standard, which can take the battery from 10 to 80% capacity in just 36 minutes and a 309-mile range. 

The vRS feels sportiest from start off, where the hefty torque figure equals swift and effortless acceleration. When there's the need to overtake, you're pushed right into its sports seat.

It is surprising how a set of wheels can change the feel of a car. We say this, as all the Enyaq vRSs we drove on the launch last year were fitted with the optional 21in wheels. Our UK spec test car had standard 20in wheels, and this Enyaq felt more planted and comfortable to drive than those at the launch. This sporty Skoda EV resists roll well, and with four-wheel drive there's welcome extra grip - although you always feel the weight of the battery. The steering also lacks feel, and Sport mode can have a negative effect on the ride.