SKODA ELROQ
85 Edition
NO ONE COULD accuse Skoda of rushing things when it comes to the rate at which it introduces new electric vehicles (EVs). Its first, the Puck, was created way back in 1941, but then this wasn’t followed up until 2019, when we got the Citigo-ecity car. There was less of a gap to the Enyaq SUV, but it was still a three-year wait. And now, a further three years down the road, we have the smaller Elroq SUV.
The thing is, though, when you rush you tend to spill your coffee or stub your toe, whereas by taking its time, Skoda has got the Elroq absolutely right.
It may be smaller than the Enyaq, but that’s reflected in the pricing, which starts at just £31,500. And even if you go for the biggest battery available (badged as the 85) and our recommended range-topping Edition trim, you’re looking at £38,650. That’s around £6000 less than you’ll pay for the equivalent Enyaq, and also means the Elroq undercuts every version of the Kia EV6 – the car that won this category at last year’s What Car? Awards.
Practicality is another strength, with the Elroq offering enough rear space for a six-footer to sit behind a similarly tall driver without feeling cramped. Plus, the floor is completely flat, so there’s plenty of room for feet, even when there are three people on the rear bench.