India-Bound Skoda Elroq Debuts As Brands First Fully Electric Compact SUV

Skoda has unveiled its first fully electric compact SUV, the Elroq, which marks a new step in the brand’s electric mobility journey. The vehicle boasts a spacious interior, advanced design, and multiple battery options, offering a range of over 560 km.

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India-Bound Skoda Elroq Debuts As Brands First Fully Electric Compact SUV

Skoda has introduced the Elroq, its first fully electric compact SUV. As part of the brand’s push towards sustainable mobility, the Elroq offers three battery options and a range exceeding 560 km. The vehicle is built on the MEB platform, which Skoda has used in previous models like the Enyaq.

Skoda Elroq: Exterior

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Skoda Elroq Design

The Elroq is the first product from skoda to feature new Modern Solid design. It features the new Tech-Deck Face radiator grille that have replaced the traditional round logo with Skoda lettering on the bonnet and steering wheel. At the front, it also features redesigned horizontal LED headlights, with optional LED Matrix technology.

Skoda Elroq: Powertrain

Performance and Range

Just like Enyaq, The Elroq is also built on the MEB platform. It will be available in four versions, with three battery different size of battery packs (55 kWh, 63 kWh, and 82 kWh).
  • Elroq 50: It comes with a 55 kWh battery pack and 125 kW electric motor. It has a driving range of 370 km on a single charge and a top speed of 160 kmph.
  • Elroq 60: It comes with a 63 kWh battery pack and 150 kW electric motor. It has a driving range of 400 km on a single charge and a top speed of 160 kmph.
  • Elroq 85: It comes with a 82 kWh battery pack, rear-wheel drive and 210 kW motor. It has a driving range of 560 km on a single charge and a top speed of 180 kmph.
  • Elroq 85x: All-wheel drive version of the Elroq 85, set to launch in 2025.
The Elroq 85 can be charged from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes, Elroq 60 can be charged from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes and Elroq 50 will take 24 minutes to be recharged from 0% to 80%.

Skoda Elroq: Interior

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Skoda Elroq Interior

On the interior, The Elroq offers 470 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,580 litres with the seats folded. The interior also includes multiple storage compartments and a 13 inch infotainment screen. Key features include a voice assistant integrated with ChatGPT and the option for remote parking via the MySkoda app.

Sportline Trim and Special Editions

Skoda plans to offer the Elroq in Sportline trim, with lowered suspension and carbon-look detailing in the interior. An exclusive First Edition model will include LED Matrix headlights and a connecting light band as standard.

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