Overview

Should you buy one?

The Skoda Elroq distils everything this firm is renowned for into a single vehicle, and in the process has made one of the best electric SUVs you can buy. It should absolutely go right to the top of your shopping list. With its impressive interior space, it makes us question whether you would ever need anything bigger – even Skoda’s own larger Enyaq SUV seems almost pointless in comparison. 

The Elroq is hugely practical, comfortable, handles tidily and has a smart interior that both looks the part and is also easy to use. Combine that with a great electric driving range of up to 360 miles and fast charging speeds, and you’ve got an excellent all-round machine that will work for a lot a of people. Every time we’re driven one we’ve come away really impressed – the Elroq is an outstanding compact electric SUV.

That our only major negatives are its slightly confusing trim structure and pricey options list just goes to show that the Elroq is fundamentally well sorted. Though it is disappointing that in bundling items together to try and improve value for money, Skoda has made the option choices limited and collectively expensive. Both the Renault Scenic E-Tech and Kia EV3 keep things simpler for shoppers, and these are also very, very good compact electric cars in this class.

What’s new?

If you’re looking for an electric SUV there has never been a better time to buy, especially towards the more compact end of the spectrum. With most mainstream car brands now having at least one model in this class, the choice is rich. The Skoda Elroq is one of the latest to join the fray, and in typical Skoda fashion makes a great impression for a whole range of reasons.

It’s the smallest electric SUV to come from Skoda yet – or indeed the entire Volkswagen Group – but still delivers on space, value for money and usability. It serves as the electric equivalent to the combustion-powered Skoda Karoq SUV, which is where it gets its name from – it’s the ELectric kaROQ. Importantly, however, this new EV costs almost exactly the same as its petrol equivalent, giving customers near parity on fuel choice.

With prices starting from £31,500, the Elroq represents strong value next to smaller rivals, such as the Volvo EX30 and Peugeot E-2008. That said, it doesn’t have things easy, not least given the Renault Scenic E-Tech competes in the same class, and that’s our reigning Parkers Car of the Year 2025. The newly introduced Kia EV3 is also a hot contender.

Skoda did a such great job with its larger all-electric SUV, the Enyaq, that we named that Parkers Car of the Year back in 2022, and it remains one of the most popular electric cars around today. The Elroq takes a similar approach – with a selection of trims and versions available to suit different budgets and different range needs – but slims it down into a smaller and more affordable package. And does so without really compromising on passenger practicality at all.

Three battery sizes – 52kWh, 59kWh and 77kWh – are available with various power outputs, and four trim levels are available. This means you can spec your Elroq with electric driving ranges stretching from 232 miles with the smallest battery to 360 miles from the 77kWh model. Speedy charging times are delivered across the line-up, something that we’ve experienced ourselves in real-world rapid charging situations.

At Parkers, we’ve long championed Skoda and its cars, and you can read more about how we test cars to understand why the firm is such a good fit for our priorities. Read on for our full Skoda Elroq review as we assess all aspects of this important new electric SUV and explain why it’s yet another success from this value-packed and innovative brand.