Skoda Elroq, the brand’s new battery-powered compact SUV, is coming to India. It has space-saving cabin design, long-distance range and modern driver-assist tech. Here’s why it matters: it has three battery options and a claimed WLTP range of more than 570 km globally, so it’s a practical daily EV with credible highway legs for Indian buyers when it arrives in 2025.

What’s new in Elroq

Built on VW Group’s MEB architecture, the Elroq line-up has three batteries – 55, 63 and 82 kWh – paired to motors rated between 125 kW and 210 kW, with higher trims capped at 180 km/h. Fast charging from 10–80% in 28 minutes for the largest battery (82 kWh), or 25 minutes for the smaller batteries, is quoted, which should make intercity travel on growing DC networks easy. In India-focused previews, specifications listed a base single-motor setup and ranges starting around 370 km for entry variants, matching international ladders.

Range, charging and real-world fit

International specs claim up to 574 km WLTP on Elroq 85, 562 km on AWD 85x and 375–403 km on lower capacity variants for daily commutes and weekend trips with some margin to spare. DC fast-charge up to 175 kW and battery preheating are designed to deliver 10–80% in 24–28 minutes, so you can cut downtime on highway runs. For India, early listings mention 370 km range for entry variants, which should be enough for urban and suburban use with overnight home charging.

Features and ADAS tech

Skoda promises a modern cabin with large touchscreen, full-digital cluster, connected features and a comprehensive ADAS suite like its latest global models. Expect multiple airbags and driver assists, with Level 2 features previewed for markets that homologate them similarly. That should make long-haul comfort and in-city stress reduction easy, especially with single-pedal regen.

Launch window, pricing signals and rivals

Skoda Elroq is expected to arrive in India in 2025, with several reports suggesting a late-year launch as global deliveries begin in 2025. Pricing is all over the place – ₹50 lakh or lower brackets pending localization and trims – so wait for official pricing. Cross-shop with premium EV crossovers like Hyundai Ioniq 5 if higher capacity Elroq variants lead the India entry.

The bottom line for buyers

If Skoda brings the higher capacity variants and the fast-charge performance, the Elroq could be a sweet-spot family EV with fewer charging stops and robust ADAS for long trips. Wait for India specs, variant mix and pricing to see how it stacks up against similarly sized premium EVs on value and range per rupee.

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FAQs

What is the Skoda Elroq range?
Internationally, the lineup spans about 375–574 km WLTP depending on battery and drivetrain; India listings currently indicate around 370 km for entry variants.

When is the Skoda Elroq launching in India?
Multiple sources indicate a 2025 India launch window, with global deliveries commencing earlier in 2025.