Overview

If you’re looking for the best electric SUVs, 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. And now another new model deserves your attention: the Skoda Elroq.

It’s the smallest electric SUV to come from Skoda yet – or indeed the entire Volkswagen Group – but promises to deliver 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 – ELectric kaROQ. Importantly, however, this new EV costs almost exactly the same as its petrol equivalent.

With prices starting from £31,500 at launch, the Elroq represents stunning value next to smaller rivals, such as the Volvo EX30 and Peugeot E-2008. That said, it doesn’t have things easy, not least with the recent introduction of the Renault Scenic E-Tech, our reigning Parkers Car of the Year 2025. The new Kia EV3 is also a hot contender

Skoda did a great job with its larger Enyaq SUV, so much so we named it Parkers Car of the Year back in 2022, and it remains one of the most popular electric cars. It’s looking to apply that same logic to the new Elroq, with a range of trims and versions available.

Three battery sizes – 52kWh, 59kWh and 77kWh – are available with various power outputs, and four trim levels are available, with electric ranges varying from 232 to 360 miles. Speedy charging times are delivered across the line-up.

At Parkers, we’ve long championed Skoda and its cars, and you can read more about how we test cars to understand why. But does the new Elroq deliver in the way we expect from Skoda? Read on as we assess all aspects of this important new electric SUV.