DRIVEN: Škoda Elroq. Will it roq your world ? | Electrifying

[@anonymouspdg6121]

Another good review, refreshingly without the silly jokiness in some other reviews. Tom is always honest and is clear about his own preferences, which may not align with some people but which I do agree with re comfort and refined ride as opposed to wringing the extra seconds acceleration out of it. I like the Elroq, I think it will be one of those cars that quietly flies under the radar but is a very very good car. I'm a Volvo driver but would have this over the EX30 any day!

[@chriswillson5052]

Couldn't agree more. Very informative and useful. Do I really want to know how many water bottles the door cubby holds? With or without 'frunk'/'froot' is missing but you wouldn't base a decision on that, surely!

[@TassieEV]

@@chriswillson5052 I would, no frunk no sale for me.

[@discoverkenya]

​ @chriswillson5052 RIGHT! SUCH great information such as 1:06 the "the 85 uses a 77kWh battery" and at 1:37 "it's also got the 85kWh battery... its actually only 82". And families surely need to know more about acceleration and steering feel, more than stowage. He's LITERALLY one of the worst reviewers on this channel. Original commenter, 3:36 yeah his ears being big in high school isn't that silly. In the DC video he makes marital spouse conflict joke about the infotainment screen in 2024 😂😂like it's the 70s, and using the large charging flap as cover yourself when charging in the rain, erm, how about just getting in your car. God he's insufferable. You must be family or friends 😂

[@m_m_1_9_7_7]

Skoda is the choice for the VW group these days.

[@alangravy27]

Another great review from Tom. So refreshing without daft "jokes" or moaning about a trivial detail. the Elorq appears to be on the same wheelbase as the Enyaq but with shorter overhangs. Interior lifted straight from the Enyaq. I agree with Tom on the power, it doesn't need 286bhp. A lower power big battery version might be ideal?

[@SuperPatrick71]

60 variant does 165 max DC charging. Do you really need a bigger battery? How many times a year do you use that?

[@alangravy27]

@SuperPatrick71 I don't disagree. I do think people who can't charge at home might find a larger battery easier to manage and a big battery might help people who are more nervous about making the switch.

[@rylucia]

It looks much better on the road than in the studio, nice! Any news if VW will bring out something in this segment?

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'm wondering why you asked that? A VW version wouldn't be any better/nicer/better built, and would cost more! Skoda often win the "in house" VAG build quality audits.....

[@stevenjones916]

​@@Brian-om2hhBadge snobbery for a VW over Skoda ?🤦 😂😂😂

[@s1p0]

ID.3

[@dharmoslap]

They share the same MEB platform, so the only difference with Skoda is the badge and design language

[@dharmoslap]

Next electric by VW will be sedan ID.2

[@hishamg]

I like it. I am planning to downsize when the lease on my current car runs out and this is one of the potential replacements. Ideally with the smaller wheels and longer range. I’m glad to see real buttons back. I hope they have a volume knob as well! Good review from Tom as well as well! It’s nice to see a man my age thinking about what most men my age want out of a car! I.e. a practical comfortable vehicle that gets you from A to B.

[@StarLuna973]

Thank goodness Skoda has finally got rid of that huge ugly black grille! This is their best looking car by far!

[@simonjackson1571]

Love my Enyaq and this looks just as good. I was expecting a bit more of an update inside but otherwise like it.

[@moe_1886]

It's good to see car manufacturers keeping the price at a reasonable level against ICE models. The Elroq is a very nice SUV, with excellent styling and the usual Skoda clever accessories. It's not due in Australia till mid-next year unfortunately, but I'll be looking forward to test driving one when it does. Thanks for the review.

[@toyotaprius79]

Is Skoda a premium brand now?? The size of those rims and tyres really puts things into perspective of how overblown things have gotten

[@Brian-om2hh]

That's a fair question. Certainly in the last few years, Skoda has sharpened up it's designs, build quality and interiors to the point where many now say they are superior to VW's own. There isn't much wrong with the way modern Skoda's drive and handle either. Owning a current Skoda, I'd say they are certainly no longer the budget brand they once were, and I'm fine with that.

[@Dqtube]

@@Brian-om2hh It depends on the market. There's still the Fabia , Scala and Kamiq on offer which start under €19k.

[@markthomasson5077]

You wonder when VW Group (and others) will Cotten on that making multiple models / brands is not the way to be profitable….and take a leaf out of Teslas book, with two serious models

[@wakeywarrior]

Why would you get this over a Scenic. Same price, smaller battery, smaller boot and if you want things like heated door mirrors, electric boot etc you have to pay more adding on packs?

[@BBingo-v5i]

It is cheaper than a Scenic

[@wakeywarrior]

@ Scenic can be easily bought for same price and even list is only £2000 more.

[@bst1623]

Scenic list is more expensive, though there are some good discounts depending on how you buy... Depends if Skoda dealers discount this too. Then there's the actual thing that will affect sales, regardless of RRP - monthly PCP/HP cost.

[@KennethPaul]

Definitely lots of deals on a scenic just now Renault need to sell around 5000 EVs to hit their ZEV target.

[@ThrottleBody]

Because some people have preferences. Cars are more than just on paper stats to most people.

[@chasf3433]

Well done Skoda for not giving us Audi haptic button hell. Now can you make a smaller version with same quality.

[@toyotaprius79]

Same quality, so that explains why Skoda is a premium brand now. Can't blame EVs for why everything is so expensive and out of touch

[@Dqtube]

From the available information. The answer to this question is called #Epiq, but it won't be on sale until 2026.

[@Brian-om2hh]

There is a slightly smaller version in the pipeline, although it could be a little while yet.

[@Jaw0lf]

It is great to see they have thought more about efficiency as my Tesla Model 3 with the 55kWh battery pack gives me 275 miles or so range.The 260 mile range of their similar size battery is, if that is achievable will be good, but if in reality it is only 220, then maybe not! Good review, nice and to the point!

[@daves1412]

Very good understated review - thanks. EV's now becoming cost competitive with ICEs - and IMO they are better apart from range in some instances. But range is getting much better too. Will be a while before they beat diesel, obvs. But I suspect even that might happen one day

[@ChrisChimes]

Informative review, but there is a mistake - or something weird. To summarise the info from 0:58 to 1:20, the Elroq 85 has a 77kwh battery giving 360 miles of range, the Elroq 60 has a 59kWh battery giving 258 miles of range, the Elroq 50 has a 52kWh battery giving 260 miles of range. How does the 59kWh battery give less range than the 52kWh battery? Or is one of those numbers in error?

[@markdearden1697]

What Car says 232 miles of range for the 50, which seems more likely

[@ChrisChimes]

@@markdearden1697 Ah yes, I now see that 232 miles is also quoted as the official range for the Elroq 50 by Skoda UK. The figures of 260 miles and 360 miles for the larger capacity versions are correct (again, official ranges of course). Thanks Mark.

[@ians3328]

Great review of what looks like a good effort from Skoda. Now when is the slightly smaller one coming.

[@simonevans8979]

Hmm, Battery heat pump? It's a must for me, driving/on call seven days a week, all year... Certainly would take this over ANY VW... Tom is the most solid and dependable reviewer for this 61 year old Peugeot E208 owner... more aligned with my requirements than most.! Haven't been bothered about `performance` in nearly 40 years - I had my fill with motorcycles that creamed all the cars I have ever driven up to and inlcuding my brothers Renault 5 turbo, back in the day.

[@philiphidson1007]

Good review. Having seen the other interior with orange seat belts etc are we sure skoda haven't mixed up which is sport! Might just be me!

[@PHXRenegade]

Very interested, loved my Karoq except for the petrol (obvs) and the front wheel drive scrabble whenever setting off from a moist junction :-)

[@shaywhelan1]

The design is not as new as reports suggested it was going to be, a new design language. It looks like a smaller MK1 Kodiaq, which to me is still very handsome. I like it, but I would be interested to see how it fairs in tests against a Scenic and EV3

[@appkazoo5925]

Our e-C4 is up for being replaced in July 2025. Our current list of potential replacements are Renault Scenic, Skoda Enyaq, Kia EV3, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Skoda Elroq

[@whatthe6532]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@BBingo-v5i]

Nice!

[@KennethPaul]

😂 love the acknowledgement that no one is using the auto park feature. One or two might but the rest of us are better drivers than the cars auto feature. Also i did notice the very plastic and almost flimsy grab handle on the enyak and now this its just molded plastic and could do with a little bit of padded material to lift the quality. Otherwise interior is okay

[@Pottery4Life]

Thank you.

[@urbanstrencan]

Škoda really done it right with Elroq, now we need 4wd and off-roady version Scout ❤😂. To bad that they didn't bring back Yeti name for this great EV SUV.

[@cwt5654]

Yetiq??

[@colingoode3702]

The Elroq looks good & typically "Skoda" however, a bit too large for us so we will be more interested in the smaller forthcoming Skoda Epiq as a possible replacement for our 64kW Hyundai Kona when the time comes.

[@coolb3ar]

Skoda, I need the orange seatbelt with this blue car phleaaaase!

[@rikimarizard]

Good review but what’s the point of the cameraman if he’s not going to show us the details that Tom is talking about? For example with the boot section, the camera is in the same place when Tom is talking about the cable holder, the hammock and adjustable boot floor etc. He may as well have used a tripod!

[@ronrubble]

So, is it a sports car?

[@Electrifyingcom]

*Checks notes* No.

[@MrBenHaynes]

1884 mm in width. Why are "compact" cars SO wide these days? My max desirable width is 1800mm

[@josefv-y8m]

Agree...even the new A5 Avant is 4cm smaller including the mirrors.

[@camilstoenescu]

That's how you do a proper user friendly interior.

[@huwjones5879]

Skoda have been listening to the focus groups.

[@urbanspaceman7183]

Can it perform as well as a diesel?

[@josefv-y8m]

No, this is a pure ev platform with a lot of advantages. Due to this the internal space is huge...more trunk space than the new A5 Avant, although 30cm shorter. A turning circle of 9,3m, which would not be possible with the waste of space for a ICE in the front.

[@urbanspaceman7183]

@josefv-y8m EVs do have a lot of advantages and a lot of drawbacks, any honest person would admit that.

[@fredbloggs72]

Watching this an ad came on for a Range Rover, I think KZbin need to refine their algorithms. 😆

[@kvaks3000]

Why would anyone choose larger wheels (rims)? They are more expensive and give you worse comfort, worse range, worse road noise. Help make it make sense for me.

[@WiSo48]

Der Satz „Es ist kein SPORTWAGEN“ wurde gefühlt 20000 mal wiederholt…

[@RBcymru]

Isn't it just a VW ID3 or Cupra Born underneath ? The 59 kwh will never do 264 miles as Cupra claimed that before down grading the Born to 234. 77 kwh will not do more than 280 on a warm day with aircon off just like the Born. Different body but will depreciate just as fast as the ID3 and Born so only company car drivers or lease unless you like burning £££££££££.

[@josefv-y8m]

The 77kwh will do more...simply because there is the APP550 Motor included with this...much more efficient, although more power.

[@RBcymru]

@@josefv-y8m All EV's do 20 to 30% less than claimed range. In winter it is worse. Efficiency still the same just watch What Car review on trip to Belgium from London. Real world testing which demonstrates this.

[@johnmfjw]

Not a bad looking car apart from the instrument display a bit to small, and the fact that you need to add an extra £10k to the basic price to get a decent car.

[@George-iy8dd]

5.1km per kwh is less than 3.2 miles per kwh. That's not great for a smaller suv in nice weather/temperatures.

[@dcvariousvids8082]

I like the jokes and silly quips.

[@NoName-md5zb]

So an id3 clone 5 years later? Whats the point?

[@UrbanNomad883]

Handsome enough looking car, just needs an engine!

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Interesting how VW Group let Skoda become better than the Volkswagen brand

[@bst1623]

I'm going to wait and see if the software is a car crash like on the rest of the MEB range... The ID7 was looking good, but the BatteryLife guy is not as impressed as he thought he'd be.

[@stevenjones916]

Still talking about the software ?

[@rugbygirlsdadg]

I've had an Enyaq for 2 1/2 years now and I've had one software issue, which was fixed with help from a tech forum. (Pulling and reinserting a fuse, which the dealership should have done after a major software update) I'm not sure where you've got the idea about the software being a car crash.

[@adofoi30]

VW is gasping for breath and still won’t put in everything, what’s so hard about one pedal driving and proper traction control?

[@keithisaacs6092]

This bloke seemed to have a whinge about everything . Every other review on this car has been totally positive.

[@Electrifyingcom]

Really? Sorry if it came across like that. I gave it 9/10 in the review and really liked it. There are certain versions I'd choose over others though and you need to watch the options prices.

[@Al-hk6yi]

debating if it is faster to die on this than a wingsuit

[@oliveringram3056]

They are missing a trick if there is no plug in Hybrid.

[@josefv-y8m]

Buy a tiguan if you like this better....this is based on a pure ev platform with a lot of advantages. Due to this the internal space is huge...more trunk space than the new A5 Avant, although 30cm shorter. A turning circle of 9,3m, which would not be possible with the waste of space for a ICE in the front.

[@japraksarma1713]

The car is designed for the seniors. It looks quite boring and the VAG car warranty is completely ridiculous. 2 year warranty vs. 7 years on a KIA. VAG loses again!

[@Ianmundo]

I have ZERO interest in an EV that doesn’t have proper one-pedal driving mode

[@toyotaprius79]

I have ZERO interest in an EV that's built like an SUV

[@gidonzd]

I have ZERO interest in an EV that has Zero interest in me.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

i have ZERO interest for EV that has only one pedal drive so annoying to keep your feet whole time at pedal, adjustable regen with dynamic cruise control is wayyyy better.

[@richgl31]

I have ZERO

[@DaveC1964]

@@mr.wizeguy8995why not have both 😮

[@MSkallywagg]

Another boring EV

[@-DC-]

The Typical Generic EV SUV absolutely yawn inducing.

[@jonevansauthor]

Oh another SUV? *nopes out immediately* Ridiculous. Talk about planning to go bust.

[@josefv-y8m]

This is based on a pure ev platform with a lot of advantages...and only 4.48m long. Due to this the internal space is huge...more trunk space than the new A5 Avant, although 30cm shorter. A turning circle of 9,3m, which would not be possible with the waste of space for a ICE in the front. This car is for me the perfect packaging in length, height and internal space.

[@use-oc4mj6n]

Electric mobility scooter for the seniors 😂

[@OTH89]

Some of the dumbest, most confusing, nomenclature in the business

[@ScotsWhaHae]

When is a European manufacturer going to design something which doesn’t look like this? Take the badges off and they could all save a fortune by just having one sales room. Yes Sir, do you like the Skovauxvwaudi? As the reviewer says it’s “Perfectly adequate” - which just isn’t good enough to compete with the Chinese nowadays.

[@josefv-y8m]

Interesting, I find the Chinese design in most case just like "any car"...like the BYD Dolphin...and others which are looking better, are very similar to European cars...and if you look closer, you can find that those Chinese OEMs have hired European Designers...the NIO Design Center is even located in Munic.

[@garrygrant2827]

Nice looking car just a pity it's an electric car . Would be much better as a petrol or petrol generator then electric drive just like the nissan x trail

[@Dqtube]

If you want petrol, you can already buy a Kamiq or Karoq, which have been on the market for a few years. So what's the point of your comment ?

[@appkazoo5925]

Why bother watching a video on a channel called --- checks notes --- Electrifying if you have no interest in an EV?

[@Harhawink]

This is a fairly good car. But an absolute shitstorm of an EV. All the core elements that EV gives over petrol this has murdered. Not a great EV this. I find it funny that you could convert not having I-pedal option a positive. Dude most of the EVs especially all the rivals of this Elroq have multi adjustable I-pedal while Koreans are on just another level especialy the EV3 is just mad good electric car. Just tells how biased people are on Skoda being a good car even though this one is not.

[@jeremylawrence5855]

Give it four wheel drive and a two hundred hp diesel engine and it would be a great car!

[@josefv-y8m]

No, it would be 30cm longer with less space inside, since the ICE would need this in the front. It is only 4.48m due to the EV Platform, has 9,3m turning circle (like a micro car), a wheel base like a Passat and a larger trunk than the new Audi A5 Avant (Elroq 470/1580L to A5 448/1396L)!!! Only this pure EV Platform makes this perfect packaging possible.