Assembled on a flexible production line that also handles the aforementioned Enyaq and the internal combustion Octavia, the newcomer forced Skoda to partially relocate Octavia production to the Kvasiny plant. Said move allowed the Czech automaker to free up manufacturing capacity in Mlada Boleslav for up to 600 units of the Elroq per day.
Beyond vehicle assembly, Mlada Boleslav is also where Skoda produces MEB-specific batteries. While on the subject of high-voltage packs, the Elroq comes with 55, 63, or 82 kilowatt hours to its name. While it may share its wheelbase with the Enyaq, the all-new Elroq is both shorter and narrower.
Previewed by the Skoda Vision 7S concept back in November 2022, the battery-electric sport utility vehicle is available in rear- and all-wheel-drive specifications. Like every other MEB model, the Elroq features rear drum brakes instead of discs. The recuperation capability of the Elroq and other MEBs render disc brakes unnecessary.
Back home in Czechia, the Elroq retails at 799,000 korunas compared to 1,015,000 korunas for the Enyaq. That's 33,095 and 42,040 dollars at current exchange rates. In addition to the Elroq and Enyaq, the Czech manufacturer also sells a coupe-SUV take on the Enyaq that can be considered Skoda's VW ID.5 and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron.
Essence 50 is what Skoda calls the most spartan Elroq available in the Czech Republic, with 50 indicating a net capacity of 52 kilowatt hours for the high-voltage battery. The rear-drive model boasts 19-inch alloys, dual-zone Climatronic, blind spot monitoring, an eight-speaker audio system, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, rear parking sensors, leather on the steering wheel, and a tire repair kit instead of a space-saver spare tire.
In this configuration, the Elroq is much obliged to hit 100 kilometers per hour or 62 miles per hour in 9.0 seconds. The combined WLTP driving range estimate is 371 to 377 kilometers or 231 to 234 miles. Those in the market for a bit more oomph and range should consider the Essence 60 at the very least, as it promises 8.0 seconds and up to 430 kilometers (267 miles) on a full charge.
Selection 50 and Selection 60 are rated slightly worse for driving range in the WLTP due to additional standard kit. Highlights include front and rear parking sensors, ambient LED lighting, heating for the front seats and steering wheel, and 13 inches of touchscreen infotainment with navigation.
Selection 85 is where the Elroq gets interesting, for the largest battery available enables a driving range of up to 581 kilometers or 361 miles. The last remaining trim level family is the Sportline, which can be had in 60 and 85 flavors. Unfortunately, the Sportline 85 fares 10 kilometers worse on a full charge than the Selection 85 grade.