Video Summary
Here's a summary of the electric car review, based on the key points and findings:The reviewed car is the Skoda Elroq, smaller than the Enyaq, but similar in size to the Renault Scenic. It measures 4.49m long, 1.88m wide, and 1.65m tall. It shares motors and batteries with the Enyaq.
The tested Elroq features a rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, but dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions are available. Three battery packs are offered: 50 kWh (52 kWh usable), 60 kWh (58 kWh usable), and 85 kWh (77 kWh usable).
The tested Elroq 50 has 170 horsepower and 310 Nm of torque. Higher trims have 204 and 286 horsepower. The Elroq 50 comes with a City trim.
The model is not compliant with French catalog rules: it has a small battery but is a top-trim model.
Key features:
-Optional 700 euro green paint.
-Matrix LED headlights.
-Optional 20-inch wheels with winter tires
-19-inch alloy wheels are also available.
Trunk features:
-The trunk has a shorter size as compared to Enyaq
-There is an electric hatch, and a manual option
-Nets and tie-down hooks
-The trunk volume is 470 liters and the value reaches 1580 with rear seats down
-The seat backs fold in a 2/3 to 1/3 split
-There is a ski pass-through
-There is an ice scraper integrated into the hatch
Back seats are very comfortable with same wheelbases as Enyaq, and the tester notes excellent space in back. The benches are comfortable and slightly reclined. A fold-down armrest has dual cupholders. The seats are equipped with UBS-C port. A tri-zone climate option can be present in the Max version, costing about 2240 Euros.
On the Front panel: There is specific upholstery in a 640 Euro Lodge Option, which are only present in the plus version. They are equipped with electric regulation.
It is really close to Enyaq quality standards
-Dashboard has a specific finish with orange stitching.
- The base model offers gray interiors.
The tester notes :
- that the electric cars have a system that will automatically take ice off the glass, based on smartphone settings
-the cars can tow up to 1200 kg.
WLTP Consumption: 16.1 kWh/100km
Top speed is 160km/h
Autonomous mode to 375km
City trim models are priced 33,300 EUR + bonus
Charging:
-It can be quickly charged, from 10 to 80 percent, in 25 minutes at 145kW.
-It allows for up to 11 kW of charging, 22 kW is not possible.
The reviewer finds handling good and says it's better than similar vehicles, noting strong grip on wet roads. Though the steering is well-calibrated, some elements might be uncomfortable because the car is heavy and the breaks are not performing well.
Even though he thinks 160 Km/h limit is not optimal for the region’s high-speed roads, most French drivers are comfortable with the speeds and this limitation. As a closing sentiment, he concludes the review by stating the Skoda Elroq is successful and presents a big threat, especially as a budget version.
