The cheapest electric car from the Czech brand arrives

Skoda, like many other brands, started its EV family at the top, in the case of the Enyaq. However, the market is demanding low-cost, zero-emission models, which means moving towards access segments. He Skoda Elrock is the Czech company’s response to the fight among more affordable electric vehicles: it’s worth 34,490 euros.

Release a new design language inside the Czech brand with a more minimalist aesthetic.

The signature Skoda grille has been slimmed down and is now more stylized, with LED daytime running lights at its ends. The main headlight units are located lower, the bumper has fairly voluminous plastic moldings and a large central aluminum reinforcement. The wheels have an aerodynamic design, There are no roof rails and rear riders are independent.

Its name comes from a combination of the terms “Electric” and “Karok”, so he makes it clear where he stands within the range.

However, it is slightly larger than its combustion engine counterpart. Measure Length 4488 millimeters, Width 1884 mm, height 1625 mm, wheelbase 2765 mm.

The interior is a clean and bright cabin. The digital instrument panel is small; a head-up display can optionally be located above it and 13″ floating screen. The multimedia system has a virtual assistant (Laura) and ChatGPT is integrated.

There’s no shortage of classics Simply smart solutions (umbrella inside the driver’s door, ice scraper on the tailgate) and the trunk has a capacity of 470 liters, expandable to 1580 liters.

Skoda Elrok engines.

As a member of the Volkswagen Group, it uses the renowned OIE platform, which in this case results in a range of four options.

Access one is called Elrok 50, install the engine 170 hp Linked to the rear axle, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in nine seconds, has a top speed of 160 km/h, is powered by a 55 kWh battery and has a range of 370 kilometers.

Followed by Elrok 60, also with one engine, 204 hp, and rear-wheel drive, which completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds and retains the same advantage, but with a 63 kWh battery and range 400 kilometers.

Above is a duo of options. Elrok 85 And Elrok 85x, both with the same battery 82 kWh roomy, but the first is rear-wheel drive, and the second is solid.

Model 85 is equipped with a 286 hp engine, reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in 6.6 seconds, has a top speed of 180 km/h and is approved for autonomy 581 kilometers. The 85x adds a second unit that acts on the front axle, together it produces 299 hp and a range of 560 kilometers.

Orders for the Skoda Elroq are already open, but The first deliveries will take place no earlier than the beginning of 2025. Although its starting price is €34,490, it can benefit from government assistance under the Moves plan, bringing its price down to €27,490.