Skoda has taken the wraps off the all-new Elroq, which is billed as the “most affordable EV in its segment, taking into account its battery size and extensive standard equipment.” While pricing varies by market, the model starts at £31,500 in the United Kingdom and will cost around €33,000 in mainland Europe.
The crossover rides on the MEB platform and will be offered with an assortment of different powertrains. The entry-level Elroq 50 has a 55 kWh battery pack and a rear-mounted motor producing 168 hp (125 kW / 170 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 9 seconds, hit a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h), and have a WLTP range of 233 miles (375 km).
The Elroq 60 has a larger 63 kWh battery pack and this increases the range to more than 249 miles (400 km). Buyers will also find a beefier motor producing 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. While the top speed remains unchanged, the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time falls to 8.5 seconds.
Last but not least, there’s the range-topping Elroq 85. The rear-wheel drive variant features an 82 kWh battery pack, which promises to provide a WLTP range of 361 miles (581 km). Its motor produces 282 hp (210 kW / 286 PS) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque, allowing for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
Skoda also confirmed plans for an Elroq 85x, which features a dual-motor all-wheel drive system. However, the company didn’t have much else to say about it at this point.
Charging times and technology vary by model, but the crossover supports DC fast charging rates of 145 kW, 165 kW and 175 kW. The latter can take the 82 kWh battery from a 10-80% charge in as little as 28 minutes.
Is there some practical limitation (battery sizing, weight distribution, etc) preventing more EV sedans from hitting the market? I’ve been waiting and waiting for the “crossover” fad to end, and it seems like it’s getting worse. Can’t stand these butt-ugly crossovers.
I agree, but there is the BMW i4. It’s a bit more expensive than the Skoda, but not by much here.
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/i4
It’s a 5 door sedan so not classic sedan, but personally I love the more sporty look of a 5 door. 😋
Edit:
Woa, I was wondering why it had dropped out of top 10, But they increased the price $12000,- !!
Before it was $60K for the long range version i4-40 now it’s $72k, so not so attractive anymore then.
Trunk space, I think. Extended range batteries can replace trunk space, and a hatchback form factor would still allow for some storage. A sedan is the worst of all averages. A small trunk may as well not exist at all.
Fair, but I feel like that could be addressed, right?
I’ve got a '17 Fusion Hybrid which sacrifices trunk space for the HV battery (and the plug-in version sacrifices more trunk space for its larger one), but those are basically just standard ICE Fusion chassis with the EV features bolted on. Designing a dedicated EV version should allow better battery placement, no?
