Goldilocks No More! Our Epic 2025 Skoda Elroq Review Reveals All

The Anticipated 2025 Skoda Elroq Review: Skoda’s Next Electric Frontier

The 2025 Skoda Elroq review marks a significant moment for Skoda’s electric vehicle strategy. It took a while for Skoda to launch its first electric car in Australia, with the Tesla Model Y-sized Enyaq arriving four years after its European debut due to a series of production delays, extensive discussions with head office, and crucial model upgrades. However, it seems that when it rains, it pours, as Skoda is already preparing to launch its second EV in Australia: the smaller Elroq, expected in August or September, only a few months behind its European release. This marks a rapid expansion of Skoda’s EV lineup, making the 2025 Skoda Elroq review highly anticipated.

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At just under 4.5 meters long (specifically 4488mm), the 2025 Skoda Elroq is about 17 centimeters shorter nose to tail than the Enyaq, placing it in a size category similar to the popular BYD Atto 3, or indeed, its petrol-powered sibling, the Skoda Karoq. But Skoda promises mid-size SUV-like space inside, a key highlight of this 2025 Skoda Elroq review, as the mid-section of the body – where the passengers sit – is shared with the larger Enyaq, sitting on the very same wheelbase and floorpan. Is it truly the Goldilocks of European electric cars – not too big, not too small, but just right? Drive was uniquely invited to test a pre-production Elroq around a closed racetrack – as it cannot be driven on public roads by anyone other than company employees – ahead of its formal showroom arrival, providing crucial insights for this 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Pricing and Variants: What to Expect from the 2025 Skoda Elroq

This 2025 Skoda Elroq review delves into the expected pricing and variants for the Australian market. Initially, two variants of the Elroq will be available: the 85 Select entry grade and the 130 Edition. The 130 Edition, named after the 130 years since Skoda was founded as a bicycle manufacturer, is pitched as a launch offering with no defined end date. While European customers are offered Sportline and RS editions – the latter featuring dual-motor all-wheel drive, unlike the single motor in the 85 Select and 130 Edition – these are yet to be locked in for Australia.

Prices for the 2025 Skoda Elroq will start from $54,990 plus on-road costs for the 85 Select, rising to $64,990 for the 130 Edition. The entry-level variant is a significant $15,000 cheaper than the larger Skoda Enyaq. The price gap narrows to $5000 when opting for the flagship Elroq, which is better equipped than a base Enyaq. However, the Select is $10,000 more expensive than a top-of-the-range BYD Atto 3, which, while having a shorter driving range (529km vs 420km) and less power, offers more equipment, including leather-look trim, power-adjustable seats, and a 360-degree camera.

The 2025 Skoda Elroq will face stiff competition. A Tesla Model Y RWD is priced at $58,900 – offering a shorter driving range and warranty, and similar interior space, but a larger body and more standard features. The related VW ID.4 comes in at $59,990, again with more features, a longer range, and a bigger body than the base Elroq, but with two years less warranty. The Elroq will also contend with the Kia EV3 Air Long Range ($53,315) and Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range ($54,000), both of which are smaller and generally not as well equipped as the Select trim. This competitive landscape is crucial for the 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Standard features in the Elroq Select include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a 13-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 5.0-inch instrument display, a rear-view camera, wireless phone charging, dual-zone climate control, black fabric upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, and keyless entry and start. The 130 Edition adds premium touches like 21-inch alloys, matrix LED headlights, scrolling LED rear indicators, an augmented-reality head-up display, and power-adjustable front seats with massaging. It also includes white leather-look and black fabric trim, striking orange seatbelts and stitching, tri-zone climate control, a 12-speaker Canton stereo, a 360-degree camera, a power tailgate, auto parking, and more – features that truly elevate the 2025 Skoda Elroq review experience.

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Space and Practicality: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Skoda Elroq Interior

At 4488mm long, 1884mm wide, and 1625mm tall, the 2025 Skoda Elroq is indeed similar in length to many popular small SUVs, including BYD’s popular Atto 3. However, it shares its wheelbase (2765mm) with the larger Enyaq – and is actually wider, thanks to clever plastic wheel-arch flares – which translates to truly cavernous space inside, especially in the rear seats, by class standards. This generous interior space is a major selling point in any 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Adults more than six feet tall (183cm) can comfortably fit behind a similarly sized driver with more than a hand’s width of knee room, plus plenty of head room – though toe room can be a bit tight with the front seats set low. Unlike many electric cars, the Elroq’s rear outboard seat bases are cleverly angled upward to give passengers ample under-thigh support – though said padding could be broader – and the floor is commendably flat, a direct benefit of its EV-specific underpinnings. This attention to passenger comfort is a highlight for the 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

That said, a practical plastic tray can be slotted into the center of the floor, offering cupholders and additional storage space. This joins a host of other thoughtful features, including front seatback map and phone pockets, a fold-down center armrest with two cupholders, two USB-C ports, rear air vents, bottle holders in the doors, and even sunshades for the rear-side windows. It’s a similarly positive experience in the front seats of the Elroq, where the smaller car differs from the Enyaq through unique trims and finishes, rather than changing any of the core components or switchgear, providing a fresh take for the 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Flagship 130 Edition variants swap the Select’s all-black cabin for a more striking mix of white leather-look material and black fabric on the seats, beautifully offset by vibrant orange seatbelts and contrast stitching that truly makes the cabin pop. White leather-like material is used on the dashboard in the 130 Edition too, and there are soft-touch surfaces on the doors and armrests, plus metallic highlights – though some scratchier materials are used lower down on the dashboard. The front seats are firmly bolstered but supportive (including under-thigh) and, based on our initial time behind the wheel, exceptionally comfortable. 130 Editions include seat heating, massaging, and memory functions, plus power adjustment, enhancing the premium feel of the 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Outward visibility is good, and the driving position gives a commanding view of the road ahead, with ample adjustment in the steering column and leather-trimmed wheel to get perfectly comfortable. While many of the vehicle’s functions are included in the touchscreen – and Skoda persists with a touch-sensitive volume control slider under the screen that isn’t illuminated (a minor point of contention in this 2025 Skoda Elroq review) – there’s a convenient row of hard piano keys for essential functions such as auto parking and driver assist settings.

There’s plenty of storage for smaller items – across the flock-lined door pockets, a modest-sized center console storage box, a deep slot next to the gear selector, and more room underneath – while amenities include two USB-C ports and a ventilated wireless phone charger. Much like the rear seats, the boot is large, with a quoted 470-liter capacity that expands to a cavernous 1580L with the second row folded. As with other Skodas, there are plenty of practical touches, from an umbrella in the driver’s door to a charging cable storage pocket on the underside of the parcel shelf, handy bag hooks in the load area, and velcro-attached rails to prevent items in the boot rolling around. It’s worth noting that there is no spare wheel, nor any under-bonnet storage.

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Infotainment and Connectivity: A Smart Cabin in the 2025 Skoda Elroq

The Elroq’s 13-inch touchscreen, a central feature in this 2025 Skoda Elroq review, is shared with the Enyaq and runs new-generation software that’s noticeably quicker and easier to use than earlier Skodas, accompanied by seamless wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the climate controls are integrated into the touchscreen, key functions such as temperature and heated seat controls are conveniently pinned along the bottom of the display for quick access. At the top of the screen, there’s a row of customizable shortcuts for a variety of vehicle functions – from drive modes to parking sensors – though the icons are small, and our experience suggests they’re not the easiest to hit on a bumpy road, a minor detail in this otherwise positive 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Ahead of the driver is a clear 5.0-inch instrument display that shows key functions, but drivers of the 130 Edition will more likely rely on the advanced augmented-reality head-up display projected onto the windscreen, offering crucial information directly in their line of sight. Interestingly, Skoda currently doesn’t offer connected services – such as a phone companion app with remote locking and pre-conditioning – on its cars in Australia, which is a feature some rivals provide. This is a point to consider in any 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Safety and Range: Peace of Mind for the 2025 Skoda Elroq

Skoda is yet to detail every safety feature planned to be fitted to the 2025 Skoda Elroq, but it has confirmed a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking with intersection awareness, lane-keep assist, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a door exit warning system. The Elroq is also set to feature seven airbags, including crucial front-centre coverage to prevent head clashes in severe side-impact collisions, reinforcing its commitment to safety. We will, of course, test the effectiveness of these systems when we get the Elroq on Australian public roads later this year for a more thorough 2025 Skoda Elroq review.

Regarding range, Skoda claims an impressive 529km driving range in mixed driving for the Elroq based on European WLTP lab testing, using its 77kWh (usable) battery. An energy-efficiency claim is yet to be published specifically for Australia. The short and closed-course nature of our preview drive meant we were not able to get a fair indicator of real-world energy consumption for this 2025 Skoda Elroq review. DC fast charging at up to 175kW is offered, which in Europe is said to enable a 10 to 80 percent recharge in a claimed 28 minutes, highlighting its quick charging capabilities. It is also expected that AC home charging at up to 11kW will be offered, providing convenient overnight charging.

The Verdict: Should You Wait for the 2025 Skoda Elroq?

We will reserve our full judgment until we get the 2025 Skoda Elroq on public roads for a comprehensive real-world test, but our first impressions of this new electric SUV are overwhelmingly positive. It’s a masterful blend of compact external dimensions with genuinely spacious internal packaging, a key strength of the 2025 Skoda Elroq review. It packs in plenty of cutting-edge technology, offers strong performance by class standards, and handles with the refined dynamism you’d expect of a European car.

That’s all backed by a generous seven-year warranty, offering peace of mind. The balance of pricing and equipment, while perhaps not as aggressively affordable as some rivals from China, certainly doesn’t leave buyers with a cut-price experience; instead, it delivers premium feel and quality. If you’re in the market for an electric family SUV that’s not overly large – yet can fit plenty inside, and promises to go the distance – the 2025 Skoda Elroq is definitely worth waiting for.

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