After the Skoda Enyaq, the Czech firm continues to electrify its range. Pending the arrival of the Epiq small SUV in 2025, the Skoda Elroqits first compact crossover 100% electric comes to the market. And with a starting price of 34,490 eurosthe Czech model could cause a sensation.
In the first half of 2025, the Skoda Elroq will go on sale. With 4.49m long1.89 m wide and 1.65 m high, the Elroq is the battery-powered counterpart to the petrol and diesel Karoq (4.39 x 1.85 x 1.61 m). Thus, despite being a crossover barely larger than a Cupra Formentor, it has the luxury of being cheaper than a Cupra Born with a 58 kWh battery (from 38,490 euros).
Big outside and inside and with a (almost) small price
The new Elroq inaugurates the brand’s new design language, called “Modern Solid”. Announced by the Vision 7S concept presented in 2022, this design can be seen on future Skoda models. Skoda’s new aesthetic language seeks to convey robustness and dynamism. At the front, this is reflected in a new look with a new light signature dual stage that uses LED technology.
At the top, the position lights and indicators are grouped in two stretched modules, each of which houses four small rectangular headlights. Below, the low and high beams are housed in a rectangular headlight unit.
There is also a double level grille. At the top, a thin black lacquered band joins the upper optical groups. At the bottom, the grille itself, also very fine. The hood continues to bite into the grille, sporting the brand name in the slit instead of the logo as before.
On board, the Elroq should not disappoint and promises superior habitability than its rivals, being a hallmark of the brand. The trunk, for example, will accept up to 470 liters. The dashboard has two screens, a small 5-inch one as an instrument panel perfectly integrated into the design of the dashboard, and another 13 inch touch screen for multimedia system, wirelessly compatible with Android Auto y Apple CarPlay. The Head Up Display with augmented reality function, however, will be optional.
At a technical level, the basis is well known. This is the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, also used by the Skoda Enyaq and the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5, as well as the Ford Explorer. The Skoda Elroq will be available with three engine options from its launch. The first, with an engine 170 HP and a 55 kWh batterypromises a autonomy of more than 370 km. The second, with 204 HP, is associated with a 63 kWh battery to offer an autonomy of more than 400 km on a single charge.
Finally, a block of 285 HP with an 82 kWh batterypromises a autonomy of more than 560 km with a single charge. These three variants have an electric motor on the rear axle (rear wheel drive). Later, an 85x all-wheel drive variant with 299 HP and an 82 kWh battery is planned.
The Skoda Elroq 50 access accepts a 145 kW (DC) charging powerwhile the 204 HP version 60 can accept up to 165 kW (DC). According to Skoda, these Elroqs will be able to go from a 10 to 80% charge in 25 minutes.
The top of the range 85 and 85x will be compatible with a charge of up to 175 kW. This will allow them to recharge their 82 kWh battery in 28 minutes. On the other hand, whatever the motor, it will take between 5 and a half and 8 hours for a full charge in alternating current with a power of 11 kW.
Manufactured in the Czech Republic at the Skoda plant in Mlada Boleslav, the Elroq will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show, which will take place from October 15 to 20, with first deliveries planned for the first half of 2025.
Con a starting price of 34,490 euros For version 50 (170 HP and 55 kWh), Skoda wants its Elroq to be a success. An equivalent Renault Scenic (170 HP with a 60 kWh battery) costs 38,703 euros. It is also cheaper than smaller models, such as the 4.30 m Peugeot E-2008, with a 136 HP engine and 46 kWh battery, which costs from 36,990 euros. It is even cheaper than the BYD Atto 3 (204 HP and 60 kWh), which starts at 36,780 euros. It remains to be known the standard equipment and the price of the most powerful and equipped versions.
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Source: www.motorpasion.com
