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Skoda Elroq review

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£31,445 - £45,445
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Published: 08 May 2025
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Buying

What should I be paying?

Prices start at £31.5k for the 55kWh version. You’re looking at £33,360 for the 63kWh model, and £38,660 for the 82kWh one. Which Skoda proudly claims makes it the most affordable EV in its segment. We’ll leave you to judge if almost £40k for a compact Skoda is good value.

A Kia EV3 in its most basic guise will take you further and a Volvo EX30 slightly less far, but either way you’re looking at more money. So the Elroq is sensibly priced.

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On lease you’re looking at a starting figure of £400 per month with a £5k down payment and 10,000-mile yearly limit over three years, through Skoda finance.

What’s the kit list like?

You’ve the choice of four: SE, SE L, Edition and Sportline. Which version you go for determines what battery size you get.

Base SE (55kWh battery only) gets 19in silver alloy wheels, LED head- and tail-lights, five-inch driver’s display and 13in touchscreen display, a rear-view camera with rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition and blind spot detection.

SE L trim (63kWh battery) adds heated front seats and steering wheel paddles to adjust regen, satnav and a three-year Skoda Connect subscription, dual zone climate control, drive mode select, and front parking sensors.

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Edition trim (63 or 82kWh battery) throws in anthracite alloy wheels, dark chrome roof rails and window surrounds, privacy glass, predictive adaptive cruise control, wireless charging with cooling function and keyless entry.

Flagship Sportline trim (63 or 82kWh) models get 20in black alloy wheels, matrix LED headlights, sportier bumpers, gloss black roof rails, door mirrors and tailgate lettering, dynamic steering and sports suspension, sportier front seats, carbon effect decorative inserts, black headlining, and an electric tailgate.

Where should I put my money?

In a high-interest ISA? Oh wait, you mean the Elroq. We’d likely go for the SE L trim, which brings with it the bigger 63kWh battery and increased range, plus the slightly more powerful electric motor. No need to overdo it.

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