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

Quick Verdict: The Skoda Elroq Edition 85 produces 282hp, reaches 62mph in 6.6 seconds and offers 371 miles of WLTP range from £39,070. It is the winner of the What Car? Best Value Family Electric SUV award, the Auto Express Mid-Size SUV of the Year 2025 and The Car Expert Car of the Year 2026. Vicki finds it delivers genuine family practicality, a well-equipped cabin and class-leading boot space at a price that consistently undercuts its premium platform siblings.

The Skoda Elroq is a compact electric SUV built on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, with power ranging from 140kW to 250kW across the range. The Edition 85 tested here produces 282hp and 545Nm of torque from a single rear motor. It offers 371 miles of WLTP range from a 79kWh usable battery, the longest in the Elroq range, with a 10-80% charge time of 29 minutes.

The range starts from £33,970 for the SE L, with the Edition 85 tested here from £39,070 and the four-wheel-drive vRS from £46,970. A £1,500 Electric Car Grant is currently available on selected Elroq trims, reducing the entry price to £33,150 on available stock. This review is based on first-hand driving impressions from 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 Are the Key Specifications of the Skoda Elroq?

Specification	Skoda Elroq Edition 85
Price (from)	From £39,070
Power	282hp (210kW)
Torque	545Nm
0-62mph	6.6 seconds
Top speed	112mph
WLTP range	371 miles
DC charge (10-80%)	29 minutes
Battery	79kWh usable (84kWh gross)
Boot space (seats up)	470 litres
Boot space (seats folded)	1,580 litres
Towing capacity	1,200kg (optional tow bar)
BIK rate 2025/26	3% (4% from 2026/27)

Sources: Skoda Elroq Edition official specifications

What Is the Skoda Elroq?

The Elroq is Skoda's compact electric SUV and the brand's best-selling electric car in the world. It sits within Skoda's naming convention where all electric SUVs begin with E and end with Q, sharing part of its name with the petrol Karoq, which occupies a similar price point. The Elroq shares the MEB platform with the Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born and Ford Explorer Electric, but where those rivals lean towards performance and premium positioning, the Elroq concentrates on value and practicality, exactly where Skoda has always competed.

The Elroq is manufactured at Skoda's main plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. Skoda produced its 100,000th Elroq in November 2025, a milestone reached faster than any other model in the brand's electric range.

What makes the Skoda Elroq special:

• 371 miles of WLTP range in Edition 85 trim, the longest in the Elroq lineup and competitive with the best in class at this price
• 470-litre boot with seats up, expanding to 1,580 litres with seats folded, up to 300 litres more than the Kia EV3 with seats down
• What Car? Best Value Family Electric SUV, Auto Express Mid-Size SUV of the Year 2025, The Car Expert Car of the Year 2026, Great British Fleet Awards Best Electric Car and Fleet News Awards winner
• Rear-wheel-drive single motor layout gives the front axle a cleaner, more direct steering feel that Vicki particularly appreciates
• 48 litres of total cabin storage, with dedicated phone pockets, a boot-stored ice scraper with tyre tread gauge and an umbrella in the driver's door
• £1,500 Electric Car Grant currently available on selected trims, reducing the entry price further
• 3% BIK rate for 2025/26, rising to 4% for 2026/27, making it competitive for company car drivers

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 integrates a camera and a multitude of sensors behind a clean panel, bookended by distinctive light clusters. According to Vicki, even Ferrari has trouble concealing that amount of technology as neatly. The Timiano green colour option is new for this car and particularly striking up close. Roof rails and tinted rear windows add practical everyday utility, while the rear spoiler aids aerodynamic efficiency, necessary given the car weighs just over 2,000kg.

How Does the Skoda Elroq Drive?

Performance

The Edition 85 delivers 282hp with 545Nm of torque available instantly from rest. The 0-62mph time of 6.6 seconds is over a second slower than the Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born and Ford Explorer Electric which share the same platform, but the immediate torque response makes the Elroq feel sprightly in everyday driving. The vRS manages 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds with its four-wheel-drive setup for buyers who want a quicker time.

Handling and Ride

Rear-wheel drive via a single motor leaves the front axle free to focus on steering, giving the Elroq a clean, direct front end that Vicki particularly appreciates. On a slippery roundabout, with enough provocation, the rear will step out briefly before the electronics rein it 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 most challenging UK 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. Brake pedal travel is progressive rather than immediate, though the B mode regen is adjustable for drivers who prefer one-pedal driving. Vicki prefers B mode low or off in favour of the conventional brakes. Drive modes include Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual.

Range and Charging

The 371-mile WLTP range of the Edition 85 is competitive with the best in class at this price point. The 29-minute 10-80% charging time is strong for a car at this price, making longer motorway journeys manageable with a brief stop.

Specification	Skoda Elroq Edition 85
Battery	79kWh usable (84kWh gross)
WLTP range	371 miles
DC charge (10-80%)	29 minutes
AC charge (7.2kW to 100%)	13 hours
AC charge (2.3kW to 100%)	40 hours

Is the Skoda Elroq Practical?

Boot and Storage:

The Elroq offers 470 litres of boot space with seats up, expanding to 1,580 litres with the 60/40 split seats folded. According to Skoda, 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 storage feature the Elroq does not have. Charging cables will not fit in the boot sides, so finding a home for them requires some creativity. A height-adjustable parcel shelf allows flexible loading arrangements. An optional tow bar enables a 1,200kg towing capacity, 200kg more than the Kia EV3.

Rear Passenger Space:

The rear cabin is spacious enough to genuinely feel like 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 Simply Clever features that make everyday use easier:

• Roof rails for additional luggage
• An umbrella stored in the driver's 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. 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 door panels, soften the feel of the plastics. The curvaceous dashboard supports a protruding 13-inch screen that requires more interaction than physical buttons alone might suggest. 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 mirror corners 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.

Steering Wheel:

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.

What Wheels and Tyres Does the Skoda Elroq Have?

The Edition 85 rolls on 19-inch alloy wheels as standard, with 20-inch and 21-inch designs available as cost options. The wheel sizing reflects the Elroq's proportions on the MEB platform and the specific demands of the 79kWh battery variant.

Axle	Wheel diameter	Tyre size
Front	19-inch	235/55 R19
Rear	19-inch	255/50 R19
Front	20-inch	235/50 R20
Rear	20-inch	255/45 R20
Front	21-inch	235/45 R21
Rear	21-inch	255/40 R21

The Elroq Edition 85 is fitted with Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 EV tyres, developed specifically for electric vehicles. According to Hankook, 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 states that wet braking performance is one of the tyre's primary design priorities, making it well suited to everyday family use in the UK.

Hundreds of drivers have rated the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 EV 4.5 out of 5 stars on DriverReviews, highlighting its wet grip performance and efficiency credentials as standout qualities.

Skoda offers a range of approved tyre fitments for the Elroq across available wheel sizes:

• Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 EV, 19-inch, 20-inch and 21-inch
• Kumho PS71, 19-inch
• Continental EcoContact 7, 20-inch
• Pirelli Scorpion, 20-inch
• Giti Tire GitiSynergy H2, 20-inch

How Does the Skoda Elroq Compare to Rivals?

Skoda Elroq vs Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 starts from £32,995 including the £1,500 Electric Car Grant and is the most direct rival on price. The Elroq offers considerably more boot space (up to 300 litres more with seats folded), a higher 1,200kg 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 for long-term ownership decisions.

Skoda Elroq vs Skoda Enyaq

The Skoda Enyaq starts from £39,520 and is the natural internal step-up 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. The Edition 85 at £39,070 is only £450 less than the Enyaq entry price, making the SE L from £33,970 the stronger value argument against it.

Skoda Elroq vs Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born and Ford Explorer Electric

The Audi Q4 e-tron from £46,955, Cupra Born from £34,495 and Ford Explorer Electric from £34,200 all share the same MEB platform as the Elroq but prioritise performance and a more premium feel over value and practicality. The Elroq reaches 0-62mph over a second slower than all three but undercuts the Q4 e-tron significantly on price and delivers more real-world boot space and everyday usefulness for family buyers. The Cupra Born and Ford Explorer Electric are closer on price but lean more heavily into style and driver appeal.

Is the Skoda Elroq Good Value?

Yes, the Skoda Elroq is good value. It won the What Car? Best Value Family Electric SUV award and The Car Expert Car of the Year 2026, and that recognition reflects what Vicki finds in the car: strong range, generous practicality and a thoughtful cabin at a price that consistently undercuts its platform siblings. The 3% BIK rate makes it competitive for company car drivers alongside its family buyer appeal. A £1,500 Electric Car Grant is currently available on selected trims, reducing the entry price to £33,150 on available stock.

The case for the Skoda Elroq:

• 371 miles WLTP range in Edition 85 trim, competitive with the best in class at this price
• 1,580-litre maximum boot space with seats folded, up to 300 litres more than the Kia EV3
• What Car? Best Value Family Electric SUV, Auto Express Mid-Size SUV of the Year 2025, The Car Expert Car of the Year 2026, Great British Fleet Awards Best Electric Car and Fleet News Awards winner
• 3% BIK rate for 2025/26, rising to 4% for 2026/27, competitive for company car drivers
• £1,500 Electric Car Grant currently available on selected trims

Before you buy:

• No frunk; charging cables need to find a home elsewhere
• Brake pedal travel is progressive rather than immediate; B mode regen is available for one-pedal driving
• Skoda's three-year/60,000-mile warranty is considerably shorter than the Kia EV3's seven years
• The 13-inch screen requires more interaction than physical controls alone