Used Skoda Elroq 2025-present review

Imagine walking into your local café after it’s been freshly renovated. The furniture is new, there are a few modern touches and the menu has been updated, but the layout, atmosphere and sense of familiarity are the same. That’s the approach behind the Skoda Elroq.

As the first model to showcase the brand’s “Modern Solid” design language, the Elroq could have marked a dramatic shift from existing cars in the Skoda line-up. Instead, it doubled down on its core values, being an electric SUV that focuses on value, practicality and comfort. Mind you, it wasn’t an entirely new car when it launched in 2025, because it’s based on the same underpinnings as the larger Skoda Enyaq.

Motors and batteries: There are three versions of the Elroq to choose from: 50, 60 and 85. They're all rear-wheel-drive, single-motor cars and produce 168bhp, 201bhp and 282bhp respectively. Four-wheel drive is reserved for the sporty 335bhp Skoda Elroq vRS.

The 50 offers acceptable performance, but the 60 gets up to motorway speeds and keeps up with traffic more easily. The 85 is the quickest of the regular versions; it can do 0-62mph in 6.6sec. That's quicker than an equivalent Kia EV3 and Renault Scenic, but it’s not as fast as the Tesla Model Y Long Range.

As for battery power, the Elroq 50 has a 52kWh (usable capacity) battery and an official range of 232 miles, while the mid-level 60 model has a 59kWh battery and a 267-mile range. The big battery 85 version has the longest official range in the line-up, delivering up to 360 miles from its 77kWh battery. The vRS has an official range of 339 miles.

For context, the Smart #3 Premium can do 283 miles, but the EV3 Long Range and Scenic Long Range can go even farther. They can travel up to 375 miles and 379 miles respectively, according to official tests.

Ride and handling: The Elroq's standard suspension absorbs lumps and bumps in the road really well. Combine this with tidy handling and precise, well-weighted steering, and the Elroq is one of the best electric SUVs to drive in the class. That said, we'd recommend sticking with smaller 19in wheels for optimum comfort: bigger 20in and 21in wheels do amplify bumps.

As an option from new, the Elroq can be had with DCC adaptive suspension that allows you to adjust the ride to your preferred taste. In Comfort mode, it’s extremely plush, while in the stiffest setting the cushioning is less impressive, but body lean through corners is reduced noticeably.

The Elroq’s brake-pedal response is a bit more consistent than the Scenic’s and some other VW Group electric cars (most notably the Cupra Tavascan), so it's easier to come to a smooth stop from a high speed. That said, the response can still be a little grabby in stop-start traffic or when parking. The EV3 and Model Y have firmer, more consistent brake pedals.

Interior and practicality: The driving position in the Elroq is excellent, with plenty of seat and steering wheel adjustment. All-round visibility is generally very good, too, apart from a relatively small rear window.

The design of the Elroq’s interior is similar to that of the Enyaq. The 13.0in central touchscreen has sharp graphics and a relatively intuitive lay-out. There are also configurable shortcut tabs at the top and bottom.

Overall, the infotainment system responds quickly enough and is much easier to operate than the complicated set-up in the Mini Countryman Electric. That said, the systems in the EV3 and Scenic are better. Those two cars get physical climate controls, too, which are easier to operate while driving than the touchscreen-based set-up in the Elroq.

Interior quality, for the most part, is very good, with soft-touch plastic on the upper dashboard and door tops. The use of materials varies by version, with Loft-spec cars getting a fabric dash. While some hard, scratchy plastics are on the lower dashboard and doors, overall quality is on par with the EV3 and Scenic.

Up front, the driver and front passenger get plenty of space, but it's in the back that the Elroq really impresses: even a six-footer will have plenty of head and leg room to spare when sitting behind a similarly tall driver. It’s better than the EV3 in the back, but the Scenic and Model Y offer even more room.

In the boot, the Elroq has 470 litres of space, which is more than the EV3 (460 litres) but less than the Scenic (545 litres). We managed to fit seven carry-on suitcases into the boot of the Scenic (below the parcel shelf) compared with six in the Elroq and EV3.

The boot itself does have some useful features, including storage trays integrated into each side and a parcel shelf that you can position lower down. Keep an eye out for the Advanced Package or Transport Package, which include a net under the parcel shelf for your charging cable (there’s no front boot for this).

As with the Enyaq, the Elroq has 60/40 split-folding back seats, which are not as versatile as the 40/20/40 split seats in the Scenic. You do, however, get a ski hatch.

Trims and equipment: The Elroq is available in four trims: SE, SE L, Edition and Sportline. Entry-level SE, which is only available with the 50 version, is reasonably well equipped, with 19in alloy wheels, a two-spoke steering wheel, LED headlights and single-zone climate control.

SE-L trim (only available with the 60 battery) adds a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, selectable driving modes and adjustable regenerative braking.

Edition trim, which is available with the 60 and 85 batteries, has all of the above, plus adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and wireless phone-charging.

Range-topping Sportline, which is also available on the 60 and 85, gets sportier styling, sport front seats, a three-spoke steering wheel, a powered tailgate and adaptive LED headlights.

If you want a battery heat pump, which is a device that feeds waste heat from the car’s battery to the car’s interior for improved efficiency, you’ll need to keep an eye out for it on specific cars. It’s only available as an option on new cars. To find out more about the Elroq as a new car, you can read our Skoda Elroq review.

"I had an Elroq 85 as a company car for six months and loved it. I averaged a real-world range of around 285 miles across the winter and summer, so it was very usable for an electric car. Ride comfort is superb, too." – George Hill, Used Cars Writer

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Prices for a used Elroq start from around £21,000. At this level, you’ll find plenty of 50 models from 2025 in SE trim, but if you want a 60 car in SE L or Edition trim, you’ll need a budget of at least £24,000. Sportline models are more expensive, starting from £28,000, while big battery 85 versions cost upwards of £29,000.

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Charging

The Elroq 85 has a maximum charging rate of 175kW, meaning its battery can be topped up from 10-80% in around 28 minutes. The 50 and 60 versions have slower peak charging rates (of 145kW and 165kW respectively), but because of their smaller batteries, the 10-80% charge time is roughly the same.

With a regular 7kW home EV charger, the Elroq 50 takes around eight hours to charge from 0-100%, while the 85 model needs around 12 hours.

Road tax

All versions of the Elroq are subject to the current flat rate fee of road tax, which is £195. Models costing more than £40,000 when new are subject to the £425 luxury car tax surcharge, which lasts for five years from the second year of registration.

Insurance

The Elroq spans insurance groups 31 to 34 for the regular versions, while the range-topping vRS sits in group 37. That means it will cost around the same as the Scenic to insure, but more than the EV3 and Model Y.

Servicing

Skoda charges £744 for a two-year service plan for the Elroq, which includes two MOTs. By comparison, the Scenic costs £494.56 under Renault’s two-year service plan, although this price does not include MOTs.

Warranty

From new, every Elroq comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. That’s fairly par for the course, but it doesn’t match Hyundai’s five-year cover or Kia’s seven-year warranty. The main drive battery is covered for eight years.

Safety

The Elroq was awarded a full five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP in 2025, which is a match for the EV3 and MG S5 EV, which were tested in the same year.

As standard, all versions of the Elroq come with automatic emergency braking (AEB), traffic-sign recognition, a driver attention warning system and blind-spot monitoring.

Reliability

The Elroq is too new to have featured in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey, but its sibling, the Enyaq, was included and delivered a solid performance in the electric SUV category. As a brand, Skoda achieved a respectable mid-table finish among manufacturers, indicating generally dependable results overall.

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Motor and battery

The big battery 85 model hasn’t come down in price much yet, making the 60 version our Elroq of choice – it costs a lot less but still has a very usable range. The 50 model is good value, but it only makes sense if the shorter range suits your lifestyle.

Specification

The 60 version is available in SE L, Edition or Sportline trims, but we think Edition is the sweet spot. It’s similar in price to SE-L, yet it gives you more kit. Sportline is too expensive to recommend.

Our favourite Skoda Elroq: 60 Edition

The Kia EV3 is an impressive electric SUV, offering a comfortable ride and a spacious interior. Most notably as a used buy, it ranked as the most reliable electric SUV (out of 27 rivals) in the 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, suggesting you’re unlikely to make much use of Kia’s seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty. That said, it is slightly more expensive than the Elroq as a used buy.

The Renault Scenic is another good option. It has one of the best interiors in the class for usability, with plenty of physical buttons and an intuitive infotainment system. Reliability is a strong point, too; it came second in the electric SUV section of our reliability survey. Ride comfort and space are competitive with the Elroq.

The Tesla Model Y is one of the Elroq’s more established rivals. It’s not as comfortable to drive, but it’s faster and more spacious. Reliability is good, too, while used prices are a touch cheaper. If tech is your thing, you’ll like the Model Y’s interior, but it isn’t as user-friendly as the Scenic’s.

If you don’t mind choosing an older car, the closely related Skoda Enyaq is worth a look. Early examples are much cheaper than the Elroq on the used market, yet it’s a touch more spacious than its sibling, particularly in the boot. You can pick up a big battery version for not a huge amount of money, either.

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