Skoda has unveiled a contemporary all-electric SUV, the Elroq, that may change the Karoq abroad within the close to future. This new SUV shall be Skoda’s second born EV that shall be adopted by 4 extra EVs globally by 2026. 

1. Skoda Elroq will sit beneath the Enyaq
2. Will rival Jeep Avenger abroad
3. Four extra Skoda born EVs to comply with Elroq

Skoda Elroq: first SUV to get Modern Solid design language 

Skoda’s all-new and rugged design language,  Modern Solid shall be seen on the Elroq which would be the first SUV to get this styling theme which features a extra rugged entrance finish (named Tech Deck), massive skidplates entrance and rear, in addition to swollen, squared-off arches and a raised 4×4-esque profile.

Skoda Elroq: shall be Skoda’s entry degree EV SUV abroad 

The Elroq will give Skoda a footing within the massively aggressive – and rising – electrical compact SUV phase, competing with rivals together with the Jeep Avenger, Mini Aceman and Ford Explorer EV that was proven lately. 

Skoda Elroq: anticipated powertrain 

It will possible be provided with a 77kWh battery for a spread of round 480km in its best guise – much like its Skoda Enyaq iV sibling, with which it is going to share nearly all of its components. Skoda may also launch a brand new 86kWh battery in its EVs subsequent yr, starting with the Enyaq, which might additionally make its approach into the Elroq to present a spread of greater than 595km. 

Like the Enyaq, the MEB-based SUV is anticipated to be provided with a number of energy outputs, with essentially the most highly effective – doubtlessly gaining the vRS nameplate – doubtlessly bringing a dual-motor set-up with round 300hp. Though, notably, the Karoq it replaces has solely ever been two-wheel drive.

Following the Elroq in Skoda’s new-look EV providing, there shall be a £22,000 entry-level compact city crossover in 2025, and in 2026 an Octavia-sized electrical property and a manufacturing model of the Vision 7S MPV idea. Facelifts of the Enyaq iV SUV and coupe have additionally been confirmed for 2024.

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