Skoda Elroq debuts globally promising 560 km range, India launch likely in 2025
Skoda has taken the wrap off the India-bound Elroq, the Volkswagen AG-owned Czech automaker's first-ever fully electric compact SUV. The Skoda Elroq has made its global debut at a price of 33,000 euros, which translates to around ₹30.63 lakh. Also, the Skoda Elroq's deliveries are slated to commence in early 2025. The electric SUV is expected to arrive in India sometime around mid-2025.
Skoda Elroq is one of the three electric cars the automaker has planned to roll out in the next five years. Also, this newly launched EV has kicked off the brand's fresh design philosophy.
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Skoda Elroq: Design
The Skoda Elroq has introduced the car manufacturer's new Modern Slide design language, which claims to combine robust aesthetics with functional engineering. Instead of the automaker's signature crisp character line incorporated in other contemporary cars, the Elroq features clean lines. Also, the front profile of the SUV looks significantly different from the rest of the modern Skoda cars.
The first thing that grabs attention at the front is the radiator grille design, which Skoda has dubbed as Tech Deck Face. It comes replacing the traditional Skoda radiator grille. Also, it gets new lighting elements. At one glance, the triple LED incorporated sleek daytime running lights may give you a Hyundai Venue-like vibe. The LED DRLs come connected by a glossy black panel.
The main headlight cluster sits below and features dual LED projector lamps on each side. The headlights are available in standard LED and advanced Matrix LED options and reflect the OEM's signature four-eyed design. The SUV will get a connecting light strip for the first edition iteration.
The bumper highlights chrome trims and a chunky skid plate. Skoda claims that Elroq's aerodynamic design, including active cooling features and air-curtain optimisations, ensures a low drag coefficient of 0.26. Moving to the side profile, the SUV features minimal sleek lines at the lower body, while the wheels give it a muscular appearance.
Moving to the back, the Elroq sports Skoda's signature crystal-inspired sharp LED taillights, and a chunky black cladding on the bumper. Interestingly, the taillights don't come connected by an LED strip, which is a common design element in many modern cars.
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Skoda Elroq: Colours and variants
The Skoda Elroq has debuted in a unique Timiano Green colour, which is one of the nine available finishes. Other colour options are - Moon White, Black Magic, Velvet Red, Rae Blue, Graphite Grey, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver and Energy Blue.
The Skoda Elroq will be available in the standard version and a Sportline iteration as well. Also, Skoda will launch a ‘First Edition’ avatar of this EV.
Skoda Elroq: Dimension
Dimensionally, the Skoda Elroq electric SUV measures 4,488 mm in length, 1,884 mm in width and 1,625 mm in height. The electric SUV's wheelbase measures at 2,765 mm, and it has a kerb weight of 1,949 kg.
Skoda Elroq: Interior and features
Inside the cabin, the Skoda Elroq gets a large 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system at the centre, which comes paired with a physical button bar, simplifying the vehicle controls. The automaker claims that the cabin of Elroq has been designed with space and sustainability in focus.
Skoda will offer an optional Augmented Reality heads-up display that is capable of projecting dynamic driving data onto the windshield. Also, the EV gets a fully digital instrument cluster that provides essential information clearly, while the Elroq has a 1,580-litre capacity boot storage.
Skoda Elroq: Battery, range and performance
Based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Skoda Elroq comes with a variety of powertrain options. There are three battery options for this electric SUV - 55 kWh, 63 kWh, and 82 kWh. The entry-level model is Elroq 50 which features a 168 bhp motor promising a range of up to 370 km, while the top-tier Elroq 85 gets a 282 bhp motor and offers a range exceeding 560 km.
The Skoda Elroq 85x comes with all-wheel drive (AWD) for enhanced performance. Skoda claims the Elroq can charge its battery from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 24 minutes, using a DC fast charger.
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