Skoda celebrated the world premiere of the Elroq. As the name suggests, this is a compact electric SUV in the format of the Skoda Karoq. Even though it has many parts in common, it is essentially a shortened Enyaq – with an equally “shortened” price.
The Czech VW subsidiary is likely to further strengthen its reputation as a “true Volkswagen” – with a starting price of 35,490 euros, it is on the same level as its combustion engine brother. The Skoda Elroq partially takes over the drive from the Enyaq: the basic model Elroq 50 gets one 125 kW/170 hp electric motor on the rear axle and 52 kWh net battery capacity. The 60 has 160 kW/204 hp and 59 kWh. The range king will be the version 85 with 77 kWh battery capacity and a 210 kW/286 hp rear-wheel drive. In 2025, an all-wheel drive version will be added, with an additional motor on the front axle and a total of 220 kW/299 hp. The Czechs give the WLTP range as “more than 560 kilometers”. With up to 175 kW charging power, charging the batteries is relatively quick: the charging time from 10 to 80 percent is longest for the largest battery, here it takes 28 minutes. The smaller batteries of the rear-wheel-drive versions Elroq 50 and Elroq 60 can be charged in 25 minutes or less.Spacious and practicalThe Elroq promises an outstanding amount of space, which is reflected, among other things, in a trunk volume of 470 to 1580 liters. Skoda points to a total of 48 liters of additional storage space in various compartments in the interior. Although there is no front trunk, there is still a good solution for storing the charging cable: in a net under the parcel shelf. Standard equipment includes, among other things, a reversing camera, climate control with remote access, proactive occupant protection, lane change and rear traffic assist and exit warning. Centrally located on the dashboard is a 13-inch touchscreen with all connectivity options, and a small integrated speedometer screen in the cockpit behind the steering wheel. New design line The Elroq is not only Skoda’s latest and smallest electric car, but also the first representative of the new design line called “Modern Solid”, which makes it appear robust. The front does without the radiator grille of the Enyaq, but instead has a “tech deck face”, as Skoda calls it. The Skoda Elroq can be ordered from October 2nd at prices starting at 35,490 euros.
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