Batteries and powertrains: Long range and reduced charging times for an even better customer experience

› Three battery sizes from 55 kWh to 82 kWh, outputs ranging from 125 kW to 210 kW*, top speed up to 180 km/h
› Top-of-the-range Škoda Elroq 85x with additional front motor and all-wheel drive
› Maximum range of more than 580 kilometres; optimised preheating feature contributes to a charging time of 24 minutes

Mladá Boleslav, 9 December 2024 – With three different battery sizes from 55 to 82 kWh and outputs ranging from 125 kW to 210 kW*, the all-new Škoda Elroq is all about choice. The Elroq 85 offers a range of more than 580 kilometres on the WLTP cycle and reaches a top speed of 180 km/h. Optimised preheating ensures that at DC fast-charging stations, they can be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in 24 minutes.

“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 more than 580 kilometres, making it ideal for long-distance journeys. Charging rates of up to 175 kW and optimised preheating 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.”

Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development

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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, 85 and 85x. 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 370 km. 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 400 km. Its motor develops 150 kW and 310 Nm of torque. Both variants have a top speed of 160 km/h.

The two most powerful Elroq variants feature the largest battery, with a capacity of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). In the Elroq 85, it is combined with a 210 kW* rear motor that delivers a maximum torque of 545 Nm to the rear wheels. The Elroq 85x has an additional electric motor on the front axle, enabling all-wheel drive as standard. Both versions achieve a top speed of 180 km/h. The Elroq 85 offers one of the longest maximum ranges in its segment, exceeding 580 kilometres on the WLTP cycle - making it the perfect choice for longer journeys.

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 82 kWh battery of the two 85-series variants can be replenished from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes at DC fast-charging stations. For the Elroq 50 and Elroq 60, which support charging rates of up to 145 kW and up to 165 kW respectively, the same process takes 25 minutes or less. All Elroq models support charging rates of up to 11 kW at AC charging stations.

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 and Elroq 85x 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.

	Elroq 50	Elroq 60*	Elroq 85	Elroq 85x*
Battery capacity (gross/net) (kWh)	55/52	63/59	82/77	82/77
Charging time (from 10% to 80%) (mins)	25	24	28	28
Power output (kW)**	125	150	210	210
Top speed (km/h)	160	160	180	180
Acceleration (0–100 km/h) (secs)	9.0	8.0	6.6	6.6
Range (km)	375	403	581	562

* Preliminary technical data. Versions 60 and 85x available Q1/2025 and Q3/2025, respectively.
** 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.

The front of the new Elroq is equipped with ventilated disc brakes and single-piston callipers for the Elroq 50 and Elroq 60, while the Elroq 85 and Elroq 85x feature twin-piston callipers. The rear axle is fitted with drum brakes, which are ideal for electric vehicles that primarily rely on regenerative braking. Excellent handling is ensured by a MacPherson front axle with lower triangular arms and a transverse torsion stabiliser, paired with a multi-link suspension with five transverse arms and torsion stabiliser at the rear.
Driving comfort can be further enhanced with the DCC adaptive chassis or variable-ratio progressive steering. The DCC adaptive chassis adjusts the suspension responses based on road surface characteristics or driver preferences. It offers three predefined settings: Normal, Comfort, and Sport, with the Custom mode providing a choice of fifteen different chassis set-ups. Adaptive dampers come as standard in the Elroq 85x and can be ordered as part of the Driver Package for the Elroq 85 and 85 Sportline.
The kerb weight of the new Elroq is 1,949‑2,119 kg, depending on the version, and the total weight is 2,427‑2,650 kg, depending on the version. The new Elroq can tow braked trailers weighing up to 1,200 kg on an 8% gradient or 1,000 kg on a 12% gradient.