Skoda launches mass-production of the Elroq

The Elroq is manufactured at Skoda on a flexible production line with the electric Enyaq and the combustion-powered Octavia. In other words, the production line at the Czech headquarters supports both the construction of the two MEB electric models and the production of the conventional Octavia, which is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform. However, in order to enable daily production of up to 600 Elroqs, Skoda relocated part of the Octavia production to the Kvasiny plant last year.

Importantly, the Mladá Boleslav plant also produces the battery systems for these MEB vehicles. The main plant of the Czech Volkswagen subsidiary was the second location after Brunswick to be selected for MEB battery system production in Europe in 2022.

Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, describes the start of production of the Elroq as a great success for the entire team. “Sharing the assembly line with its electric sibling, the new Škoda Enyaq, alongside the local production of MEB platform battery systems, creates significant synergies in production and cost efficiency, which ultimately benefits our customers. By producing this key model at our headquarters, we are reaffirming the crucial strategic role of the Mladá Boleslav plant as the heart of our brand.” Demand for the new compact SUV is high: according to Skoda, over 20,000 orders have already been received by the end of 2024. The world premiere took place at the beginning of October.

The Elroq is available in three battery sizes and with a power range of 125 to 220 kW. Prices for the compact car start at 33,900 euros. You can read a detailed portrait of the new Skoda electric car here. One thing is clear: the Elroq is Skoda’s hope to break into the mass market. Although the debut Enyaq is still selling well, with a base price of 48,900 euros it is not necessarily something for the typical Skoda customer, who is primarily looking for a good price-performance ratio when making a purchase.

New positioning in the Volkswagen portfolio

At 4.48 metres, the Elroq is positioned between the segments: It is noticeably shorter than the Enyaq and ID.4 (4.58 metres), but also longer than the compact ID.3 (4.28 metres) and the comparable Cupra Born. While the ID.3 and Born still try to pass as a classic compact car despite the high battery in the underbody, Skoda has clearly designed the Elroq to look like an SUV. Despite the shorter dimensions, the Elroq’s wheelbase of 2.77 metres corresponds to the MEB standard. This means that the familiar batteries will also fit in the new Skoda.

The Elroq will be available in four variants at launch. The Elroq 50 corresponds to the ID.3 Pure with a 52-kWh battery and 125-kW drive. The Elroq 60 uses the 59 kWh net/63 kWh gross battery familiar from the ID.3 Pro in combination with the 150 kW motor in the rear. Above this is the Elroq 85, which is available in two variants with a 77 kWh battery: With the 210 kW APP550 electric motor (and 545 Nm torque) as a rear-wheel drive model or as the Elroq 85x all-wheel drive model. With an additional electric motor on the front axle, the power output is 220 kW. The two 85s can travel at 180 kph, while the Elroq 50 and 60 are limited to 160 kph.

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