Skoda Elroq Review 2025: Is This the Best Value Electric Family SUV

The Skoda Elroq is a compact electric SUV built on Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, with power ranging from 170 to 340 horsepower across the range. The Edition 85 tested here produces 282 horsepower, 545 Nm of torque, and drives the rear wheels via a single motor. It offers 360 miles of WLTP range, the longest in the Elroq lineup, with a 10-80% charge time of 28 minutes.

Prices start at £33,500, rising to around £40,000 for the Edition 85 and up to £47,000 for the four-wheel-drive vRS. As Skoda's best-selling electric car in the world, the Elroq targets family buyers who want genuine practicality, a well-equipped cabin, and strong range without crossing into premium pricing territory. This review is based on first-hand driving impressions from professional racing driver and motoring presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Vicki Butler-Henderson is a professional racing driver and motoring presenter with over two decades of experience testing and reviewing vehicles across all segments. Her background includes competing in championships from British GT to the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, bringing genuine motorsport expertise to real-world car testing.

What is the Skoda Elroq?

The Elroq is Skoda's compact electric SUV, sitting within the brand's naming convention where all electric SUVs start with the letter E and end with Q. It shares its name partly with the non-electric Karoq, which sits at a similar price point. The Elroq shares the MEB platform with the Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born, and Ford Explorer, but where those rivals lean towards performance and luxury, the Elroq concentrates on value and practicality, which is exactly where Skoda has always positioned itself.

The Edition 85 is the range's longest-range variant. A rear-wheel-drive single motor layout leaves the front wheels free to steer without managing power delivery, a setup Vicki particularly appreciates for the cleaner, more direct feel it provides through corners.

Key Specifications:

Specification	Details
Price	From around £33,500 (Edition 85: ~£40,000, vRS: ~£47,000)
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive, single motor (Edition 85)
Power	282 hp (Edition 85) / 340 hp (vRS)
0-62 mph	6.6 seconds (Edition 85) / 5.4 seconds (vRS)
WLTP Range	360 miles (Edition 85)
Boot Space	470 litres / 1,580 litres (seats folded)
Towing Capacity	1,200 kg (optional tow bar)
DC Charging (10-80%)	28 minutes

Source: Official Skoda Specifications

What does the Skoda Elroq look like?

The Elroq has a sharp, neat shape that earns attention without demanding it. Skoda's tech deck face at the front houses and hides a camera and a multitude of sensors, bookended by distinctive light clusters. Even Ferrari, Vicki notes, has trouble concealing that amount of technology as neatly. The Timiano green colour option is new for this car and rather charming up close. Roof rails and tinted rear windows are practical additions for luggage and sun protection, while the rear spoiler aids aerodynamic efficiency, necessary given the car weighs just over 2,000 kg.

What wheels and tyres does the Skoda Elroq have?

The Edition 85 rolls on 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 EV tyres, developed specifically for electric vehicles. Hankook says the EV-specific compound and construction are designed to handle the demands of instant torque delivery and the additional weight of an electric powertrain, while keeping rolling resistance low to protect battery range. Hankook also says wet braking performance is one of the tyre's primary design priorities, making it well suited to everyday family use in the UK.

Drivers on DriverReviews have awarded the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 EV a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on hundreds of verified real-world reviews, with drivers highlighting its wet grip performance and efficiency credentials as standout qualities.

Is the Skoda Elroq practical?

Boot and storage

The Elroq offers 470 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, expanding to an impressive 1,580 litres with the 60/40 split seats folded. That 1,580-litre figure is up to 300 litres more than the Kia EV3, even accounting for the EV3's 25-litre frunk, a feature the Elroq does not have. The absence of a frunk is the one practical omission worth noting: charging cables will not fit in the boot sides either, so finding a home for them takes some creativity.

A height-adjustable parcel shelf allows flexible packaging arrangements depending on cargo size. An optional tow bar enables a 1,200 kg towing capacity, 200 kg more than the Kia EV3.

Rear passenger space

The rear cabin is spacious enough to genuinely fool you into thinking you are in an estate car. The interior feels open and airy in every seat. Storage throughout the cabin totals 48 litres, with particularly clever design around the centre console and a dedicated pocket for mobile phones.

Thoughtful details

Skoda has included several touches that make everyday use easier:

• Roof rails for additional luggage
• An umbrella stored in the door, a feature Vicki notes is shared with Rolls-Royce
• A recycled plastic ice scraper with a tyre tread depth gauge, stored in the boot

What is the Skoda Elroq interior like?

Layout and equipment

The cabin uses sustainable materials including recycled plastic bottles and clothing, and Vicki describes the result as feeling like you have had a dash through your wardrobe, which is no bad thing. Different textures and surfaces, including a crosshatched design on the harder door panel surfaces, soften the feel of the plastics. The curvaceous dashboard supports a protruding 13-inch screen that does little to blend in, and despite a decent number of physical buttons you end up interacting with the screen more than you might expect.

The two-spoke steering wheel at this trim level is not to Vicki's visual taste, though she acknowledges it is not offensive in use. Standard across all Elroqs: heated mirrors, wireless Apple CarPlay, and a rear parking camera.

Technology

The Edition 85 adds fast phone charging, extra USB ports, and keyless entry and exit. The blind spot warning light is notably large and positioned close to the driver, a welcome departure from the small dots found in the far corners of mirrors on most cars. The Skoda app enables remote charging management, cabin temperature programming, remote parking from outside the car, and predictive maintenance. The built-in Laura voice assistant handles range queries and various car functions competently.

How does the Skoda Elroq drive?

Performance

The Edition 85 delivers 282 horsepower with 545 Nm of torque available instantly from rest. The 0-62 mph time of 6.6 seconds is over a second slower than the Audi Q4, Cupra Born, and Ford Explorer which share the same platform, but the immediate torque response still makes the Elroq feel sprightly in everyday driving. For those who want a quicker time, the vRS manages 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds.

Handling and ride

Rear-wheel drive via a single motor leaves the front axle free to focus on steering, which gives the Elroq a clean, direct front end. On a slippery roundabout, with enough provocation, the rear will break traction briefly before the electronics rein it back in. Most buyers will never experience this and will instead appreciate what the Elroq delivers more consistently: a quiet, refined cabin and a commendably good ride even on the trickiest, most bumpy roads.

Braking and regeneration

The Elroq uses drum brakes at the rear, common across the MEB platform due to reduced friction and better corrosion resistance. Vicki finds brake pedal travel longer than she would like before the car begins to slow, though not so pronounced as to force use of the B mode strong regenerative braking. The B mode regen is adjustable, and Vicki prefers it low or off in favour of the conventional brakes. Drive modes include Eco, Normal, Sport, and Individual.

How long does the Skoda Elroq take to charge?

Electric Specification	Details
Battery (Edition 85)	77 kWh usable (82 kWh gross)
WLTP Range (Edition 85)	360 miles
DC Fast Charge (10-80%)	28 minutes

The 360-mile range of the Edition 85 is competitive with rivals in this class. The 28-minute 10-80% charging time is strong for a car at this price point, making longer motorway journeys genuinely straightforward with a brief charging stop.

How does the Skoda Elroq compare to rivals?

The Kia EV3 is the most direct rival on price. The Elroq offers considerably more boot space, up to 300 litres more with seats folded, a higher towing capacity, and longer range in top trim. The EV3 counters with a frunk, a more generous seven-year warranty, and a more characterful interior. Skoda's standard warranty is three years and 60,000 miles, well below Kia's offer, which is worth factoring in.

The Skoda Enyaq is the natural internal alternative for buyers who find the Elroq compelling but want more space. The Enyaq is longer, offers a larger boot, and is available in seven-seat configuration, but it is also considerably more expensive. For buyers who do not need the extra size, the Elroq delivers most of the Enyaq's qualities at a significantly lower price point.

The Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born, and Ford Explorer share the same MEB platform but prioritise performance and luxury over value and practicality. The Elroq reaches 0-62 mph over a second slower than all three but undercuts them on price and delivers more real-world usefulness for family buyers.

Is the Skoda Elroq good value?

The Elroq is Skoda's best-selling electric car in the world, and that success is no accident. It is award-winning, generously practical, well equipped, and competitively priced against a strong set of rivals. It does not have the dynamic edge of its MEB platform siblings, and the absent frunk is a genuine everyday inconvenience. But for family buyers who want maximum space, a genuinely usable 360-mile range, fast charging, and a cabin full of thoughtful details, the Skoda Elroq is a very compelling choice.