The Škoda Elroq reveals its sustainable interior

The first sketches of the interior of the new Škoda Elroq electric SUV show that it’s aligned with the Modern Solid design language. At the same time, it’s practical, sustainable and full of innovations.

26. 8. 2024 Škoda World

Plenty of interior space and simple elegance are the typical features of Škoda interiors. But sustainability is not by the wayside. Škoda is on the lookout for new sustainable materials and is gradually introducing them into its cars.

A look inside the new Škoda Elroq electric SUV

The latest sustainable features can be found in the upcoming Elroq electric SUV. As the first released sketches show, the interior retains the classic symmetrical architecture with strong horizontal lines and a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment display in the centre of the dashboard. Incidentally, the Elroq will offer one more new detail: it will be the first Škoda car in modern times to bear the new logo on the steering wheel in the form of the Škoda lettering with an integrated hook accent in the letter S, instead of the traditional round logo.

The Elroq has so far only been seen in camouflage.

What isn’t immediately obvious from the sketches, though, is the nature of the materials used. Škoda is placing increasing emphasis on sustainability. Anyone after an Elroq will have a choice of four interior finishes: Studio, Loft, Lodge and Suite. Each of these designs uses a higher proportion of sustainable materials than before.

Recycling clothes and plastic bottles

Recytitan and Technofil are two materials whose sustainability credentials are particularly strong. Recytitan can be found in the door panels, seat covers, dashboard, arm-rest and knee-rest in the Loft interior. 78% of this material is recycled PET, with sources including plastic drinks bottles. Another 6% of this yarn is made up of mechanically recycled fibres from old clothing, with only the remaining 16% of the fabric coming from new PET. The fibre blend is processed without chemical treatment, resulting in an elegant dark grey-blue fabric. This is complemented by leatherette elements in the Loft version. Plus one attractive detail: reflective yellow stitching.

Sketch of the Škoda Elroq’s interior, which features the new Škoda lettering on the steering wheel.

Technofil is found in the interior of the Lodge version. Technofil is a fabric blended from 75% recycled ECONYL® fibres and 25% polyester. ECONYL® is an innovative nylon material that is created from waste materials such as fishing nets, fabric scraps or carpets that would otherwise end up in landfills. Major advantages of the material are that it is superbly resistant to abrasion and wear and recyclable. It can be recycled repeatedly without any loss of quality of the yarn. This black fabric is then combined with light grey leatherette in the interior of the Elroq Lodge. Again, there is an eye-catching detail: contrasting orange stitching and orange seat belts.