Mladá Boleslav, 1 October 2024 – With three different battery sizes from 55 to 82 kWh and outputs ranging from 170 to 286PS*, the new Škoda Elroq is all about choice. The versions with the largest lithium-ion battery offer a range of up to 360 miles on the WLTP cycle and reach a top speed of 111 mph. Optimised preheating ensures that at DC fast-charging stations, they can be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes at 145kW.
Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, says: “The Škoda Elroq brings the modern and efficient electric powertrains of our successful Enyaq model family to another vehicle segment. With a wide range of outputs, different powertrains and three battery sizes, we provide our customers freedom of choice right from the start. Its excellent aerodynamics enable the Elroq to achieve a range of up to 360 miles, making it ideal for long-distance journeys. Charging rates of up to 175 kW and optimised pre-heating ensure short charging stops of 28 minutes for a recharge from 10 to 80 per cent. The Elroq provides outstanding everyday usability, offering our customers exactly what they expect of the Škoda brand.”
Four versions, three battery sizes
The Škoda Elroq is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) and enters the compact SUV segment with efficient powertrain variants, the Elroq 50, 60 and 85. Their high-voltage lithium-ion batteries come in three sizes. The Elroq 50 with rear‑wheel drive and a gross battery capacity of 55 kWh (52 kWh net) is the entry-level model, offering a range of more than 230 miles. Located on the rear axle, its electric motor develops a peak output of 125 kW and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. The Elroq 60 also features rear‑wheel drive. It has a battery capacity of 63 kWh (59 kWh net) and offers a range of more than 250 miles. Its motor develops 150 kW and 310 Nm of torque. Both variants have a top speed of 99 mph.
The largest Elroq 85 battery features rear wheel drive and a capacity of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). This is combined with a 210 kW rear motor that delivers a maximum torque of 545 Nm to the rear wheels. The battery achieves a top speed of 111 mph and one of the longest maximum ranges in the segment with up to 360 miles on the WLTP cycle. That makes them ideal companions for longer journeys.
Short charging times
High charging capacities and optimised preheating ensure short charging times for all variants of the all-new Škoda Elroq. With charging rates of up to 175 kW, the Elroq 85 battery can be replenished from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes at DC fast-charging stations. For the Elroq 50, which supports charging rates of up to 145 kW, the same process takes 25 minutes. All Elroq models support charging rates of up to 11 kW at AC charging stations.
High-voltage batteries with modular design
The Li-ion batteries of the all-new Škoda Elroq have a modular design. The battery of the Elroq 50 consists of eight modules, that of the Elroq 60 of nine modules. The 82 kWh capacity of the Elroq 85 battery is spread across twelve modules. The batteries are positioned in the vehicle floor under the front and rear seats as well as under the tunnel console to ensure a low centre of gravity. The design of the Elroq’s battery, including its liquid cooling and heating system, is identical to that of the Enyaq family. The battery’s optimised preheating function increases efficiency at DC fast-charging stations. It is either activated automatically when using the navigation system’s route guidance or can be started manually in the infotainment system’s charging menu. The current temperature of the battery and the current state of charge are constantly monitored by the battery thermal management system, which activates the temperature control if necessary.
* The maximum power is determined in accordance with UN-GTR.21. The maximum power is available when the high-voltage battery is at its highest possible state of charge (SoC) and operating within its optimal temperature range. The power available varies according to the driving scenario and is influenced by factors including the battery’s temperature, its SoC, and the physical ageing of the high-voltage battery.