New 2025 Skoda Elroq: price, specs and release date

Skoda has pulled back the covers on its new small electric SUV, the Elroq.

Smaller than the Enyaq, the Elroq occupies a space in the Skoda range that, in petrol form, is filled by the Karoq. It’ll be joined by an even smaller SUV called the Epiq further down the line. The Elroq will vie for customers’ attention against the likes of the Ford Explorer, Renault Scenic and Kia EV3.

Orders open later in October, with prices starting at £31,500 and a choice of four trim levels. Depending on the model, you can choose from several battery options, with a maximum range of up to 360 miles on a single charge.

New 2025 Skoda Elroq: price and release date

The order books for the new Skoda Elroq open on 18 October 2024. Prices start at £31,500 for the entry-level Elroq SE, which has a battery range of around 230 miles.

The Elroq SE L starts at £33,350, and as well as extra equipment comes with a larger battery range of more than 250 miles. The Elroq Edition, which costs from £34,450, offers a choice of batteries with up to 360 miles of range, while the top-spec Elroq SportLine costs from £37,500 with a range of up to 355 miles, depending on the battery.

New 2025 Skoda Elroq: interior and exterior

The Elroq is the first car to feature Skoda's new 'look', which it's called Modern Solid. That gives it a more rugged, contemporary look than other recent cars from the Czech brand. Underneath the new look, it shares the same mechanical bits as Volkswagen Group stablemates like the Cupra Born and the ID.3, although it's a touch longer, making it longer than a Skoda Karoq but shorter than an Enyaq.

As well as the jazzier-than-before look of the Elroq, the exterior features some active aerodyamic elements, including a cooling flat at the front that opens and shuts depending on the conditions, helping it produce very little drag and therefore improve efficiency.

Inside, the Elroq has a spacious and simple interior with clean lines heavily inspired by the Enyaq. The larger car's digital driver display has been ported over and complemented by a 13-inch infotainment screen, with an optional head-up display. The materials have a sustainable focus, with recycled fabric aplenty.

The boot should be spacious at 470 litres, expandable to 1580 litres by folding down the rear seats. Skoda has a history of producing exceedingly practical cars, and the Elroq’s 48 litres of interior space should continue that reputation.

New 2025 Skoda Elroq: motors and batteries

There will be four different powertrains available on the new Skoda Elroq.

The entry-level model is called the Elroq 50 and uses a 170PS electric motor driving the rear wheels with a 55kWh battery. Next up is the Elroq 60, with a 204PS motor and a 63kWh battery, while the Elroq 85 has a 285PS motor with an 82kWh battery.

Also available in Europe will be the Elroq 85x, which uses the same battery but with two motors driving all four wheels for a total output of 300PS. So far there's been no word whether that model will come to the UK.

Skoda says all versions of the Elroq will support DC fast charging, although the maximum rate differs – the 85 and 85x models can charge at up to 175kW, while the speeds of the 50 and 60 can charge at up to 145kW. All versions can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 28 minutes.

New 2025 Skoda Elroq: trim levels

There are four trim levels to choose from on the new Skoda Elroq. The entry-level trim is the Elroq SE, which is available only with the 55kWh battery and is badged as the Elroq SE 50. That comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and rear lights, and a fabric and articial leather upholstery inside. Climate control is standard, as is a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors as well as blind-spot detection.

Upgrade to the Elroq SE L and you get a larger 60kWh battery. Badged as the Elroq SE L 60, it features a heated steeting wheel, heated front seats, sat nav and dual-zone air conditiong, as well as front parking sensors.

The Elroq Edition also comes with the 60 powertrain but can be specified with a larger 82kWh battery badged as the 85, which gives up to 360 miles of range on a full battery. The Edition trim features anthracite-coloured alloy wheels, dark chrome exterior trim and acoustic side windows to reduce wind noise. It also benefits from enhanced driver assistance systems, including predictive adaptive cruise control. Keyless entry and wireless phone charging are also standard.

The top-spec model is the Elroq SportLine, which again can be specified with either the 60 or 50 powertrain. It features 20-inch black alloy wheels and clever matrix LED headlights that let you keep high beam on without dazzling oncoming cars. The exterior also has a sporty look with gloss black details and different bumpers. Inside, the seats are clad in microsuede and artificial leather, with more supportive sports seats and black headlining. It also has an upgraded steering system for a sportier feel, which on the 85 model is further enhanced by firmer sports suspension.