Skoda's portfolio expanded with all-new Elroq EV for small SUV market.
With its world premiere set for autumn 2024, the Elroq will soon expand Škoda Auto’s all-electric SUV range into the A the largest sub-segment in Europe by volume.
With its distinguished looks, the new SUV is the first Škoda model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, taking the exterior design of the portfolio even further. With plenty of space, including 470 litres to 1,580 litres of luggage capacity along with compact exterior dimensions and clever storage options, the Elroq is ideal for urban and suburban driving. Outputs from 170 PS to 300 PS as well as a range of more than 348 miles (WLTP) and charging time below 28 minutes also make it a perfect companion for long-distance journeys. The introduction of the Škoda Elroq marks the beginning of Škoda’s new BEV campaign, which will see the launch of six battery-electric models over the coming years.
“Growing our electric portfolio into several attractive new segments is key to our strategy of providing our customers a wide choice of new models to choose from and to the continued success of Škoda Auto. The Elroq is a milestone in our BEV portfolio, the first in a coming line-up of six new fully electric models, following the success of the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé. Even the first glimpse of its bold new Modern Solid design tells you that this car is something new, the perfect balance of size, interior space and electric mobility for the city and beyond. Moreover, the Škoda Elroq is equipped with advanced technology and assistance systems that we know our customers value. I am really excited about this new addition to our expanding electrified family.” - Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO
The all-new, all-electric Škoda Elroq SUV will be the perfect companion for outdoor adventures while its compact shape and a particularly small turning circle also make it ideal for urban living. With its striking, rugged body, the Elroq is instantly recognisable. All-wheel drive is available as an option for trips off the beaten track. Slotting in between the Škoda Enyaq family and the upcoming smallest SUV model, the Škoda Epiq, the Elroq is the electric alternative to the Škoda Karoq.
The Elroq is the first Škoda production model to adopt the new Modern Solid design language, the front features the Tech-Deck Face and new bonnet lettering, for example. The Modern Solid design language represents a fundamental change: it combines robustness, functionality and authenticity while conveying a sense of safety and strength, looking at typical Škoda design elements from a completely new perspective. Behind the glossy black Tech-Deck Face element, which will replace the Škoda grille, the engineers have concealed sensors such as the radar and the front camera. A little higher up, the Elroq will feature the new Škoda lettering on the strongly contoured bonnet, making it the brand’s first production model to do away with the logo previously placed there.
Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design, says: “The Škoda Elroq is ringing in a new era of Škoda design. Its functional, minimalist and clean Modern Solid look exudes authenticity and robustness, thus retaining distinctive Škoda design features that are hallmarks of our brand. At the same time, Modern Solid brings great new visual accents such as the shiny black Tech‑Deck Face. In this way, we have managed to establish a new concept for the front end, while referencing familiar Škoda lines. The Tech-Deck Face will be the brand’s signature design element in the future.”
The LED headlights of the Elroq also bear a striking new design. They feature slim upper light strips for the position lights and indicators along with daytime running lights. Below, two LED modules for the low beam and high beam offer a horizontal reinterpretation of Škoda’s iconic four-eye face, ensuring maximum visibility in the dark. They are available in two versions and even the standard split headlights use LED technology exclusively.
The side profile of the Škoda Elroq features a dynamic arc beginning at the A-pillar, extending to a gently sloping roofline that merges seamlessly into a roof spoiler above the tailgate. This enables excellent aerodynamics, achieving a drag coefficient as low as 0.26. The vehicle also features aerodynamically optimised wheels and a wheel gap reducer, which extends the wheel arch cladding to enhance airflow. Wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches.
The all-new Škoda Elroq built on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) will come with four powertrain variants: the Elroq 50, 60, 85 and 85x. The entry-level Elroq 50 features rear-wheel drive with a gross battery capacity of 55 kWh and an electric motor on the rear axle developing a peak output of 170 PS. The Elroq 60 has a 63-kWh battery and a 150-kW electric motor. Both of these models achieve a top speed of 100 mph. The Elroq 85 and Elroq 85x variants are equipped with an 82-kWh battery. The rear-wheel-drive Elroq 85 has a peak output of 285 PS, while the Elroq 85x includes an additional electric motor on the front axle, offering all-wheel drive as standard and a peak output of 300 PS. Both versions, the Elroq 85 and the 85x, reach a top speed of 112 mph and deliver an electric range of more than 348 miles. All four of the all-new Škoda Elroq support DC fast-charging although the maximum charging rates differ. The Elroq 85 and Elroq 85x offer DC charging at up to 175 kW. The batteries of all four powertrain versions can be charged from 10% to 80% in under 28 minutes.
