Ideally, the Elroq is the EV Skoda would have used to launch its electric vehicle offensive back in 2020. Today, it's the car that was originally envisaged to replace the combustion Karoq SUV, but now won't do for some time while so many of us remain wedded to fossil fuel.
When the larger Enyaq was first launched, it had a very affordable entry-level price that rapidly went northwards. Let's hope that doesn't happen again here because, in its entry-level forms at least, the Elroq really does seem very good value indeed against rivals that often aren't as spacious inside. It also looks quite sharp and appears competitive on range. 
On the debit side, plenty of other cars in this class are more interesting to drive. And most are lighter. But like us, you might well think that everyday usability is of more importance with a car like this - which is something this Skoda nails in a way that, for the time being anyway, competing Chinese value brands just don't. Ask us to nominate a benchmark in the lower mid-sized EV hatch segment and this would probably be it. Yes, there are more exciting choices in this class, but if you're seeking a great all-rounder then right now, we think there are few better ones.

Predictive adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist

Keyless entry and start/stop system advanced with walk away locking

3 spoke leather heated sports multifunction steering wheel with paddles for recuperation level selection

Front side airbags with curtain airbags and central interaction airbag

 Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection

45W USB-C ports (charging + data) front and rear

Travel assist plus - emergency assist, lane assist plus with narrow lane assist, urban evasive steering support

ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)

Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control

15W wireless charging with cooling function

Black door mirrors heated, electrically adjustable, folding and auto dimming with boarding spots and welcome logo

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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SKODA Elroq

210kW 85 SportLine 82kWh 5dr Auto