New Skoda Elroq revealed! Family EV gets 355-mile range, costs from £31,500

• All-new electric mid-size SUV
• Range of up to 355 miles
• Priced from £31,500

After a string of teasers, sketches and prototypes, the new Skoda Elroq has finally been revealed. The all-new electric SUV has been designed to sit below the popular Skoda Enyaq, giving buyers the option of something smaller and cheaper, but just as capable.

On paper, the Elroq looks to be a promising mid-size electric SUV package, thanks to a choice of three battery sizes, a maximum driving range of up to 355 miles, and a starting price of just £31,500. It will go on sale in the UK on October 18th, ahead of an estimated spring 2025 delivery date.

What does the Skoda Elroq look like?

Having been drip fed teasers and sketches of the Elroq for several months, its exterior design doesn’t come as a great surprise, but it’s still a significant departure from any Skoda that’s come before.

The Elroq ushers in Skoda’s new ‘Modern Solid’ design language, defined by the wide black band that spans the front end. Skoda refers to this as the ‘Tech-Deck’ face, and it houses the Elroq’s various sensors and the slim LED daytime-running lights. Those lights sit above the main LED headlight units, in a similar fashion to cars like the Hyundai Kona and Citroen C5 X. It’s a look that will be adopted by future Skoda models, including the ‘Skoda’ lettering in place of the emblem on the bonnet. 

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At the rear, things look more conventional – the LED tail-lights appear nearly identical to those found on the Enyaq. However, the rear overhang is noticeably shorter, contributing to the 161mm reduction in length compared to its larger sibling. At 4,488mm long, the Elroq is similar in size to the Renault Scenic E-Tech and the BMW iX1, although it’s marginally taller than both. Still, the Elroq cuts a clean profile, with a strong shoulder line and a roof that slopes gently into the spoiler at the rear.

Buyers will have a choice of nine paint colours, including a new ‘Timiano Green’ exclusive to the Elroq. Wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches, while SportLine models get unique bumpers front and rear, along with a smattering of gloss black accents.

What does the Skoda Elroq’s interior look like?

The cabin of the Skoda Elroq is essentially a carry-over from the Enyaq, utilising the same dashboard layout and technology. The driver gets a small digital display for important driving information, while a 13-inch touchscreen is fitted as standard for infotainment duties. The latter sits above a pair of vents and a bank of physical buttons, although the Elroq misses out on the ‘Smart Dials’ found in the new Skoda Superb.

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There’s all the technology you can expect from a modern EV, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, ChatGPT integration in the voice assistant, and an optional head-up display with augmented-reality navigation. Skoda’s ‘Design Selections’ make an appearance here, giving buyers the choice of a variety of sustainable interior upholstery options.

We can expect rear passenger space to be less generous than that of the Enyaq, while the 470-litre boot is also a good deal smaller. You do get some neat ‘Simply Clever’ features, however, including a storage net for the charging cable, a storage box for rear passengers, a tablet holder, folding hooks in the boot and an umbrella hidden in the driver’s door.

What about the Skoda Elroq’s battery and range?

Like the Enyaq, the Skoda Elroq is based on the Volkswagen Group’s electric MEB platform, shared with the Audi Q4 e-tron, Volkswagen ID.3 and Ford Explorer to name a few.

It will be offered with a choice of three different battery sizes. The entry-level Elroq 50 uses a 52kWh battery connected to a single, rear-mounted motor. It delivers 168bhp, while maximum range stands at 232 miles. The Elroq 60 packs a slightly larger 59kWh battery, upping range to 260 miles, while the motor is a beefier 201bhp unit.

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Top of the pack sits the Elroq 85, which uses a 77kWh battery and a 282bhp motor. This model gets the headline 355-mile WLTP-tested range figure, which is just shy of the Renault Scenic E-Tech, but around 40 miles more than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Charging speeds top out at 175kW DC for this model, while the smaller two batteries can be charged at up to 145kW – all three can be charged from 10-80% in under 30 minutes. A heat pump is notably absent from the standard-kit list, so you’ll have to hand over some extra cash if you want the energy-saving tech. 

How much does the Skoda Elroq cost and when can I buy one?

UK buyers will be offered the Skoda Elroq in four trim levels, with the entry-level SE model costing from £31,500. This model is only available with the smallest ‘50’ battery size – for the bigger ‘60’ unit, you’ll need to upgrade to the £33,350 Elroq SE L. This model also gets heated seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control.

The Skoda Elroq Edition is available with either the 60 or 85 battery pack, costing £34,450 and £38,650, respectively. It gets a few dark exterior accents, privacy glass, keyless entry, wireless smartphone charging, and a more sophisticated adaptive cruise control system.

SportLine models sit as the flagship of the Elroq range, bringing a host of sporty exterior styling tweaks, as well as unique interior upholstery and a few extra features. It’s priced from £37,400 with the 60 battery, or £41,600 with the 85 unit.

UK customers can place an order for all Elroq models from October 18th, with the first deliveries slated for spring 2025.

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