The all-electric Škoda Elroq: Breaking new ground in the compact SUV segment with a covered design

› Expanding Škoda’s portfolio: the all-new Elroq is the car manufacturer’s first all electric model in the key compact SUV category
› Taking the exterior design even further: the Elroq is the first Škoda model to adopt the new Modern Solid design language
› Compact but spacious: comfortable ride, clever storage options and up to 1,580 litres of luggage capacity make the Elroq the perfect choice for urban and suburban driving
› Comprehensive powertrain line-up: outputs from 125 kW to 220 kW plus a range of over 560 km (WLTP) and charging times under 28 minutes

Mladá Boleslav, 1 July 2024 – An attractive, all-electric addition to the family: with its world premiere set for autumn 2024, the Elroq will soon expand Škoda Auto’s all-electric SUV range into the compact SUV segment ‑ 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 125 kW to 220 kW as well as a range of more than 560 km (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.

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Underlining its strategic importance for the Czech car manufacturer, the Elroq is the first Škoda production model to adopt the new Modern Solid design language. Therefore, 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.

“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.”

Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design

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 top of the‑range LED Matrix beam headlights employ Matrix technology, consisting of 36 individual light segments. Additionally, the upper part of the headlight features a newly designed daytime running light with four rectangular openings. For the rear lights, Škoda remains true to established design principles such as C-shaped light graphics and partially illuminated crystalline elements, harmonising with the Modern Solid design language. There are two versions of the rear lights as well, both using 100% LED technology. The top of the range variant offers dynamic indicators, backlit crystalline elements, an animation when opening the tailgate and a new Coming/Leaving Home animation that also involves the headlights.

Fully in line with the new Modern Solid design language, the interior of the Elroq is characterised by simplicity, spaciousness and clean lines. The 5-inch Digital Cockpit is already familiar from the Škoda Enyaq and displays the most important driving data clearly. The driver receives further information via the optional head-up display and Augmented Reality visualisations. The central display of the infotainment system has a screen diagonal of 13 inches as standard and a simplified menu and control interface.

With the Design Selections offered for the Elroq’s interior, Škoda is placing even more emphasis on sustainable, durable and practical materials. The entry-level interior option for the compact SUV is the Design Selection Studio with predominantly dark grey fabrics. For example, in the Design Selection Loft, upholstery made of Recytitan fibre in Dark Melange is used for the door panels, seats, dashboard, centre armrest and knee area. Recytitan consists of 78% recycled PET, for example from drinking bottles. The rest is obtained from new PET and mechanically recycled fibres. The unsorted fibres are processed without involving additional chemical treatments.

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. These models vary in battery capacity and corresponding power output, ranging from 125 kW to 220 kW. 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 125 kW. The Elroq 60 has a 63-kWh battery and a 150-kW electric motor. Both of these models achieve a top speed of 160 km/h. The Elroq 85 and Elroq 85x variants are equipped with an 82-kWh battery (gross). The rear-wheel-drive Elroq 85 has a peak output of 210 kW, while the Elroq 85x includes an additional electric motor on the front axle, offering all-wheel drive as standard and a peak output of 220 kW. Both versions, the Elroq 85 and the 85x, reach a top speed of 180 km/h and deliver an electric range of more than 560 kilometres.

All variants 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. At AC stations all Elroq models charge at rates of up to 11 kW, completing a full charge in approximately 5.5 to 8 hours, depending on the variant. The Škoda Elroq supports automatic and manual battery pre-conditioning. The battery pre-conditioning feature preheats the battery in preparation for DC charging in low ambient temperatures and thus optimises charging speed. The process can be started manually, by pressing a button on the central infotainment display, or automatically on the way to a charging station, based on navigation data and battery temperature.

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Despite its compact size, the all-new Škoda Elroq offers plenty of space for passengers’ luggage. Its boot capacity of 470 litres can be expanded to as much as 1,580 litres by folding down the rear seats. There are also numerous storage options in the interior with a total capacity of 48 l, including several smart compartments. The compact SUV also marks the premiere of brand new Simply Clever features. These include a practical, optional storage net for a charging cable under the parcel shelf. The parcel shelf itself is adjustable, enabling smart and flexible use of the cargo space. The Škoda Elroq also offers two additional storage compartments on the sides of the boot. Another new feature is a QR code in the boot. After scanning, it provides a quick overview of the equipment and functions available in the vehicle or shows interactive video instructions on how to use the parcel shelf or net systems, for example.

Coming with a wide range of safety and assistance systems as standard as well as a large number of advanced sensors, the Škoda Elroq offers a high level of passive and active safety. The assistance systems include Travel Assist featuring a greatly expanded use of swarm data in its latest version. Parking assistance is also state‑of‑the‑art: the Intelligent Park Assist offers Remote Parking and Remote Trained Parking functions. With Remote Parking, drivers can conveniently control parking manoeuvres from outside the vehicle and up to four metres away, using a smartphone and the MyŠkoda app. Trained Parking enables drivers to “teach” the Elroq to remember approaches of up to 50 metres in length to a total of five different parking spaces. The Elroq is then able to drive there and park itself automatically. For a high level of passive safety, the all-new Škoda Elroq comes with up to nine airbags. Airbags for the driver and front passenger, head airbags, front side airbags and a central airbag between the front seats are already on board as standard; rear side airbags are available as an option.

Owners of the all-new Škoda Elroq can conveniently control many vehicle functions via the MyŠkoda app on their smartphone, which combines numerous options and services in one application. The app offers a new user-friendly and straightforward design and now provides access to the PowerPass for controlling and managing charging transactions on public charging networks. The MyŠkoda app can also be used to control charging processes at a domestic wallbox and to activate the vehicle’s air conditioning remotely. Other specific services for electric vehicles include the integration of charging stops in the navigation system’s route planning. The doors of the electric Škoda Elroq can be locked and unlocked remotely using the MyŠkoda app.

The Škoda Charger wallbox is an essential component of the Škoda ecosystem for at-home charging. The Škoda Charger Connect, delivering up to 11 kW, offers an environmentally friendly solution for home charging with its new solar-optimised charging mode. This model also supports dynamic-tariff and spot-price charging, optimising costs. The Connect version includes LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to control the charging process remotely via the MyŠkoda app. The top-tier Pro version features an LTE connection with a pre-paid eSIM. Additionally, the Škoda Charger provides a Plug & Charge function alongside an RFID reader, facilitating easy user identification in communal residential parking areas.

Škoda Auto is committed to investing billions of euros into its transformation towards electric mobility in the coming years. The Czech carmaker is doing this with a clearly defined roadmap to further increase the brand’s electrified vehicle share in Europe and beyond. Škoda Auto is staying true to its core values, offering accessible individual mobility, tailored to customers’ needs across all markets worldwide. It remains committed to the brand’s long‑term vision of delivering sustainable individual mobility, affordable attractive battery‑electric models and innovative technologies.

The first experiences with electrified vehicles from Mladá Boleslav date back 116 years. The role of electric pioneer belongs to the Laurin & Klement E from 1908, which marked the company’s first venture into hybrid technology. This was followed in the late 1930s by electric beer trucks.

Between 1991 and 1994, several hundred units of the Škoda Eltra 151L were made based on the Favorit and the Pickup, initially for Switzerland and later for other European countries. The 15.4-kW electric motor enabled a range of up to 80 km and a top speed of 80 km/h. Placing the charging cable conveniently behind the radiator grille represented one of the Simply Clever features of the time. Škoda entered the modern era of electromobility with the Octavia Green E Line. Starting in 2011, Škoda’s engineers trialled ten prototypes to assess the practicality of electric drive systems. These models had a motor output of 85 kW at peak power and 60 kW in continuous operation, with 26.5-kWh batteries delivering a range of up to 150 km.

In early 2020, Škoda launched the first all-electric production vehicle in Škoda Auto’s history with the Citigoe iV. Autumn 2020 marked the introduction of the Škoda Enyaq, an all-electric SUV and the first production model based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform. In the first quarter of 2022, the dynamic and elegant Enyaq Coupé complemented the portfolio. In Q1 2024, the all-electric Enyaq achieved global deliveries of 14,000 units, an increase of 12.3% compared to the same period in 2023. In the same quarter, the Enyaq ranked as the sixth best-selling electric vehicle in Europe, capturing a 3.1% market share. Moreover, it was the best-selling BEV in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the second best-selling electric car in Germany and Switzerland, and ranked third in Finland and Lithuania.