Skoda Australia says it’ll have limited allocation of its new Elroq EV coming Down Under for the remainder of 2025 after its September launch, but this will “approximately double” the following year.
Director for the Czech brand’s local division, Lucie Kuhn, told CarExpert at the pre-production drive of the new Elroq that “approximately 350 units” should arrive in 2025, and around double that in 2026.
Further, Ms Kuhn said that Skoda Australia is expecting a sales split of “around 50:50” between the entry-level Elroq 85 Select and decked-out Elroq 130 Edition.
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With prices starting from $54,990 and $64,990 respectively, both before on-road costs, both variants will be powered by a rear-mounted 210kW electric motor fed by an 82kWh (net) battery, claiming a 0-100km/h sprint in a near hot hatch-like 6.6 seconds and a combined WLTP driving range of 529 kilometres.
That’s more driving range than both the entry-level BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y, and it’s also quicker to triple figures than the BYD. However, the VW ID.4 Pro quotes more range and the Model Y offers quicker acceleration according to official specifications.
The European-made Elroq’s base price positioning is smack bang up against the physically larger Sealion 7 (from $54,990), and undercuts the related Volkswagen ID.4 Pro ($59,990) and Model Y RWD ($58,990).
Skoda offers smaller battery variants overseas, as well as a dual-motor RS performance variant. While all of these are “under study” for our market, the Czech brand’s local offshoot is yet to properly confirm if and when they’re coming.
Measuring 4488mm long and 1884mm wide with a 2765mm wheelbase, the Elroq matches the larger Enyaq’s distance between the axles but is around 170mm shorter in overall length, making the smaller Skoda EV closer in exterior dimensions to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 (4455/1875/1615mm).
Skoda quotes a boot capacity of 470 litres with the rear seats in place, expanding to 1580 litres with them folded. This is more than an Atto 3 (440-1340L) but less than a Sealion 7 (500L) and ID.4 (543-1575L).
Skoda Australia will also be launching the Elroq with its Skoda Choice guaranteed value and finance program (details TBC), as well as a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
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