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Skoda Elroq review: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/skoda-reviews/elroq/review
Skoda’s is going for electric in a big way. The first wave brought us the brilliant Enyaq three years ago, and now the Czech manufacturer is about to hit us with the electric version of the top-selling Karoq. The Elroq is set to compete in the biggest sector of the new car market – mid-size SUVs – and has some seriously tough competition in the form of cars like the Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona and Volvo EX30. Priced from £31,500 for the entry-level model, it costs the same as the petrol Karoq too, so looks to have everything going for it. Does the Elroq rock?
The Elroq uses the hardware from the same box of bits as most VW Group electric cars, although there are some interesting options. The motors have power outputs from 168 to 282bhp – all with rear-wheel drive. An all-wheel drive model is expected to be added to the range later next year with a combined power output of 300bhp from two motors, probably wearing VRS badges.
The entry-level Elroq 50 has a net battery capacity of 52kWh, the Elroq 60 has 59kWh battery, while the Elroq 85 variants use a 77kWh pack. That 85 has an electric range of 360 miles, the 60 is 258 miles, while the entry-level 50 has an official figure of 260 miles.
The Elroq 85 gets faster charging too, as it’s able to accept DC charging at up to 175kW. The Elroq 50 and 60 support charging rates of 145 kW and up to 165 kW respectively. All charge up to 11 kW at AC points.
It’s clear the Elroq has been tuned for comfort rather than sportiness, which comes as a welcome relief for anyone worried about the state of the UK’s roads. Even on 20-inch wheels the Elroq has a cosseting ride.
The trade off is a body roll in the bends, but that’s unlikely to concern many family SUV drivers. The steering is well judged to match this, with just enough feel and weight to stop an enthusiastic driver from moaning, but not so much that it feels nervous or sporty.
The Elroq might be more compact than the Enyaq, but it’s still a remarkably practical package. There is not quite as much room as in its bigger brother, but only the seriously lanky are going to have an issue in front or back seats. In fact, there’s more space on offer than you would get in Skoda’s ICE-powered Karoq.
Join Tom as he gets to try Skoda’s new star. Does it roq his world? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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