Summary
The Skoda Elroq is The Car Expert’s Car of the Year 2026!
The Skoda Elroq is a small all-electric SUV/crossover that arrived on UK roads in 2025 as the smaller sibling to Skoda’s highly-regarded Enyaq SUV.
Described as “one of the best electric cars on sale right now” by Heycar’s Phil Hall, the Carbuyer team concludes that the Elroq is “an impressive small electric SUV which takes the best bits of the Enyaq” but instead caters to those who don’t necessarily need all the space the larger all-electric SUV offers.
Parker’s Ted Welford adds that the car has a “smart, well-built interior” and has “an excellent ride and handling balance.” That said, he also says that the Skoda is “let down” by its “slightly confusing” trim structure and also its excessive options list. Other outlets have also criticised the car’s lack of physical dials or buttons for the climate control – those settings are accessed through the infotainment screen.
As of December 2025, the Skoda Elroq holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 81%. It scores top marks for its media review scores, five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions. However, Skoda’s new EV warranty is only average, with many rivals offering better.
- Skoda Elroq vRS (2025 onwards) – Expert Rating
- More Skoda Expert Ratings, new car reviews, news and features
Elroq highlights
- Comfortable driving experience
- Spacious high-quality cabin
- Top-spec ’85’ model has long battery range…
Elroq lowlights
- No physical buttons for climate control
- Not all that exciting to drive
- …the ’85’ is comparatively expensive
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £31,710 on-road (£1,500 grant available)
Launched: Winter 2024/25
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The Skoda Elroq offers decent driving range, impressive performance, and all of the practical touches that Skoda is famous for, giving justification for us to give this outstanding electric car the nod over its rivals.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
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Auto Express
Alex Ingram, Ellis Hyde
“Easy on the eye, easy to live with and easy to drive, but the Skoda Elroq isn’t very interesting.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
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Carwow
Mario Christou
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The electric Skoda Elroq shrinks all we love about the larger Enyaq into a smaller and more affordable package.”
Author: Erin Baker
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“In a crowded market, with prices starting at £31,500, on first evidence Skoda look to have another future EV fleet star on its hands.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Elroq might not be the cool or desirable kid in the electric SUV class, but it does the sensible side of things far better than anything else at this price. Sensible is the new cool.”
Author: Ted Welford, Tim Pollard
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The Skoda Elroq is an impressive second EV outing for the Czech brand, with a comfortable ride and impressive practicality.”
Author: Charlie Harvey
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“It breaks little new ground in the electric family SUV market, but doesn’t come up short in any area either; in effect, it condenses everything we like about the larger Enyaq into a wieldy, more affordable package, while offering a few unique design touches inside and out.”
Author: Shane Wilkinson
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“It distills all the bits we love about the Enyaq into a more compact and more affordable package.”
Author: Tom Barnard
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: SE L 60
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Elroq doesn’t shake things up with any particularly creative, innovative approaches, but at the same time it’s hard to find many faults with the driving experience. And it’s significant that the Elroq delivers price parity with the internal combustion-engined Skoda Karoq SUV.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The clean, contemporary design certainly looks the part, it’s well equipped and comes with a spacious cabin. Just as importantly, electric range is also very good and better than a lot of other EVs in this class. One of the best electric cars on sale right now.”
Author: Phil Hall
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“If you’re considering a electric SUV, then the Skoda Elroq should tick a lot of boxes. Attractively priced and well equipped, it drives nicely and the electric range doesn’t disappoint. Bundle in a comfy and spacious cabin and the end result is one of our favourite electric cars right now.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“We love the Elroq’s versatile and spacious cabin, with its large boot and generous rear-seat room that is most impressive for a compact SUV. The Elroq also has a smart, well-built interior and is very good to drive with an excellent ride and handling balance.”
Author: Ted Welford
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The Independent
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The new Skoda Elroq small SUV borrows bits from the bigger Enyaq but wraps it up in a smart new design with plenty of clever family-friendly features plus a comfortable drive.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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The Scotsman
Model reviewed: Range overview
“It’s hard not to like the Elroq. You don’t fall for its charms as such, because they’re a bit lacking, but it’s just such a competent car, that does everything it’s mean to do really, really well.”
Author: Gareth Butterfield
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s so well thought-out, it manages to make family outings such as this a doddle. Which is all you really want in a family car – electric or otherwise.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Fancy yourself an Enyaq, but ideally want something slightly smaller? Get yourself an Elroq.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2025
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Adult protection: 90%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 77%
Safety assist: 78%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of December 2025, the Skoda Elroq has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Elroq is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 298 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.9 m/KWh | C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 29 | C |
We only have limited running costs data for the Skoda Elroq, as of October 2025, but it should be a reasonably cheap car to run if you are able to charge it at home. If you are using public charging, it will be a lot more expensive as the Elroq is only average for electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of fuel economy).
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of December 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Skoda Elroq to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Elroq, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Skoda Elroq
| Overall rating | C | 50% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Skoda’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).
In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Elroq has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Skoda Elroq
As of December 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Skoda Elroq. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Skoda dealer.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Skoda Elroq has received
2025
- The Car Expert Awards – Car of the Year + Best Small Crossover
- Auto Express Awards – Car of the Year + Best Mid-Size SUV
- Business Car Awards – Best Medium SUV
- News UK Motoring Awards – Best Mid-Size SUV
- Red Dot Design Award
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More information
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