Skoda unveils the all-electric Elroq SUV, with specs and price to tempt buyers away from combustion engines

Smaller and cheaper sibling to the Enyaq pushes EVs mass market

News By Leon Poultney published 2 October 2024

Skoda has given us the best look yet at its latest electric model that hopes to build on the foundations laid by the larger Enyaq thanks to a similar premium build quality at a more affordable price.

Badged the Elroq, the latest compact SUV is only slightly shorter than the Enyaq but manages to squeeze in similar space for occupants, as well as ample stowage room in the boot or trunk for life’s junk.

Prices have only be revealed for the European market so far, where it will start at $33,000 or £31,500, which is roughly $42,000 / AU$60,750. That’s around a £5,000 / $6,600 / AU$9,600 saving over the existing Enyaq. 

Priced keenly, the Elroq enters an increasingly contested space, with the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y and the ID3 from sister brand Volkswagen considered key rivals. On top of this, it also goes head-to-head with the BYD Atto 3, which was recently introduced to Europe by the Chinese manufacturer.

Skoda hopes to reel in customers with a wide variety of battery sizes and motor options, with three battery capacities (55, 63 and 82 kWh) available at launch, with each able to be specified with numerous power outputs and electric motor set-ups.

The range kicks off with the Elroq 50, which introduces the smallest battery and a 125kW electric motor, creeping up to the 63 kWh battery that’s mated to a more powerful 150kW motor in the Elroq 60. The most potent Elroq 85 will deliver a total output of 210kW and the most performance-orientated driving experience.

All of the cars currently available to order will be rear-wheel-drive, but Skoda says it plans to introduce an all-wheel-drive variant, dubbed the Elroq 85x, later in 2025.

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