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Škoda Elroq 2026

Škoda Elroq 2026

$45,000.00
Brand: Skoda
Category: Electric Cars
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Drive Type: RWD, AWD
Body Type: 5-door SUV/crossover
Self Driving: Level 2
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 3 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Largest, most practical cabin and boot space in its class
Up to 355–370 miles WLTP range on the 85 battery, with LFP chemistry improving long-term durability
Undercuts key rivals like the EV3 and EX30 on price while matching VW Group build quality

CONS

175 kW peak DC charging trails the segment's fastest chargers, and there's no frunk
Not currently sold in the US market, and entry pricing still sits above some Chinese-brand rivals with comparable specs

The 2026 Skoda Elroq is a compact-to-mid-size all-electric SUV from Skoda, positioned as the brand’s core volume EV — sitting above the newly introduced Epiq and below the larger Enyaq in Skoda’s electric lineup. Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Elroq uses a rear-mounted single motor for standard trims (RWD), with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup reserved for the performance-oriented vRS variant. What makes it notable isn’t flash — it’s that the Elroq is essentially an Enyaq’s underpinnings shrunk into a shorter, more affordable body, giving Skoda a genuinely practical mid-size EV at a price point close to its combustion-engine Karoq sibling.

Powertrain & Charging

Skoda offers the Elroq with two primary battery options. The entry Elroq 60 uses a 59 kWh battery for a WLTP range of roughly 261–280 miles, while the Elroq 85 steps up to a 77 kWh (net) battery — reportedly LFP-based on some markets — delivering a WLTP range of up to 355–370 miles depending on trim and wheel size. Range figures vary by 10–15 miles across regional sources and haven’t fully converged post-facelift, so treat the upper end as a best-case WLTP number rather than a guaranteed real-world figure.

On charging, the Elroq accepts up to 11 kW AC on three-phase home or public chargers, with DC fast charging topping out at 165 kW on the 60 and 175 kW on the 85. A 10–80% DC top-up takes roughly 25–28 minutes on the larger battery — competitive for the segment, though not class-leading.

Pricing, Fit & Context

In its UK launch market, the Elroq starts around £31,500–£33,560 for the entry 60 trim and climbs to £48,000+ for a top-spec 85 vRS — roughly $40,000–$61,000 USD equivalent at current exchange rates, pending confirmation for markets where Skoda doesn’t currently retail. This is a car built for value-conscious families and commuters who want European build quality and MEB-platform maturity without paying Enyaq or Tesla Model Y money.

Within Skoda’s own range, the Elroq sits between the smaller, cheaper Epiq and the larger, pricier Enyaq. Externally, its closest rivals are the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30, both competing directly on price and size. For a head-to-head SEO comparison, the Kia EV3 is the tightest spec-and-price match — both are mid-size electric crossovers targeting the same value-driven buyer.