Skoda's new EV gets drive-away pricing, guaranteed future value

Skoda Australia has quietly revealed drive-away pricing for its new Elroq electric SUV, following the retail pricing announcement earlier this week.

The Czech brand’s official website says the entry-level 2025 Skoda Elroq 85 Select is priced from $59,990 drive-away, while the 2025 Skoda Elroq 130 Years Edition is $69,990 drive-away.

Further, the Elroq is being offered with Skoda Choice finance from $171 per week (85 Select) or $199 per week (130 Years Edition) – on a 60-month term and with a $11,998 or $13,998 deposit respectively, with the comparison rate based on five-year secured consumer fixed rate $30,000 loan.

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This means the Elroq 85 Select undercuts the Kia EV3 Earth Long Range ($62,690 drive-away), though the Kia admittedly offers more driving range and standard specification albeit with less performance and boot space than the Skoda.

The Elroq also undercuts the larger Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (~$65,400 D/A) and Tesla Model Y RWD (~$64,300 D/A), though is dearer than both the BYD Atto 3 Premium (~$47,500 D/A) and Sealion 7 Premium (~$58,100 D/A). Prices are calculated using a NSW postcode.

Both versions of the Skoda Elroq for Australia will be powered by a rear-mounted 210kW electric motor fed by an 82kWh (net) battery, claiming a 0-100km/h sprint in a near hot hatch-like 6.6 seconds and a combined WLTP driving range of 529 kilometres. Skoda also quotes an urban cycle range of 661km, again WLTP-certified.

That’s more driving range than both the entry-level Sealion 7 and Model Y, and it’s also quicker to triple figures than the BYD. However, the VW ID.4 Pro quotes more range and the Model Y offers quicker acceleration according to official specifications.

Skoda offers smaller battery variants overseas, as well as a dual-motor RS performance variant. While all of these are “under study” for our market, the Czech brand’s local offshoot is yet to properly confirm if and when they’re coming.

Measuring 4488mm long and 1884mm wide with a 2765mm wheelbase, the Elroq matches the larger Enyaq’s distance between the axles but is around 170mm shorter in overall length, making the smaller Skoda EV closer in exterior dimensions to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 (4455/1875/1615mm).

Skoda quotes a boot capacity of 470 litres with the rear seats in place, expanding to 1580 litres with them folded. This is more than an Atto 3 (440-1340L) but less than a Sealion 7 (500L) and ID.4 (543-1575L).

You can read our prototype quick drive review of the 2025 Skoda Elroq here, ahead of its arrival in September.

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