2027 Skoda Elroq: LFP 60 Offers Up to 453 km WLTP, From EUR 37,890

Skoda's compact electric SUV has received its biggest update since launch, and the headline change is under the floor: the entry-level Elroq 60 now uses a 61 kWh gross (58 kWh net) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery in cell-to-pack form, and Skoda opened a new LFP production line in Mlada Boleslav at the end of February 2026. Output is 140 kW (190 PS, about 188 hp), and the cheaper chemistry comes with a lower DC charging peak of 105 kW, down from 165 kW on the previous 60. The larger Elroq 85, 85x and RS keep their 82 kWh gross (77 kWh net) battery and 165 kW charging. Every variant of the 2027 model year gains a 21-litre front trunk, vehicle-to-load power, one-pedal driving, an Android-based infotainment system and Digital Key preparation. In Germany the Elroq starts at €37,890 including VAT, and in Israel the importer Champion Motors opened sales on 16 September 2026 from NIS 182,990 for the Elroq 60 Advance.

Performance & Specs

The Elroq line-up is built around four powertrains. The Elroq 60 has a single rear motor with 140 kW (190 PS, about 188 hp) and 350 Nm of torque, which Skoda says takes it from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and to a top speed of 160 km/h. The Elroq 85 is also rear-wheel drive, with 210 kW (about 282 hp) and 545 Nm, a 0-100 km/h time of 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. The Elroq 85x adds a front motor for all-wheel drive and 220 kW (about 295 hp), good for 6.2 seconds, and the Elroq RS tops the range with two motors and 250 kW (340 PS, about 335 hp) and a 5.4-second sprint. A note on units: Skoda quotes kW and PS, and PS is the metric horsepower, about 1.4 percent smaller than the imperial hp. The hp figures here are calculated from the official kW values (kW x 1.341). Skoda states system output in line with the UN-GTR.21 method, and the maximum is only available with a fully charged, correctly warmed battery.

The 60 is the car that changed. The new LFP version has a 140 kW motor in place of the 150 kW unit fitted to the earlier NMC-based Elroq 60, which also had a larger 63 kWh gross (59 kWh net) battery and 165 kW charging (24 minutes for 10-80%), according to Skoda's earlier specifications. In return, Skoda says the LFP technology is cost-effective, has a long cycle life and allows everyday charging flexibility, which suits the commuter profile the base car is aimed at. The 2027 model year also raises towing capacity: the Elroq 60 is rated for 1,000 kg braked on a 12 percent slope (1,200 kg on 8 percent), while the 85, 85x and RS can tow 1,800 kg, which Skoda Germany describes as 800 kg more than before for the 85.

Powertrain	Single-motor RWD BEV (LFP battery)
Power	140 kW (190 PS / 188 hp)
Torque	350 Nm
0–100 km/h	8.5 s
Battery	61 kWh gross / 58 kWh net
Range	408-453 km WLTP

POWERTRAIN TYPE	BEV; single rear motor (60, 85), dual-motor AWD (85x, RS)
HORSEPOWER	60: 140 kW (190 PS / 188 hp); 85: 210 kW (282 hp); 85x: 220 kW (299 PS / 295 hp); RS: 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp)
TORQUE	60: 350 Nm; 85: 545 Nm (Skoda Germany model pages)
ACCELERATION	0-100 km/h in 8.5 s (60); 6.6 s (85); 6.2 s (85x); 5.4 s (RS)
TOP SPEED	160 km/h (60); 180 km/h (85, 85x, RS)
DRIVETRAIN	RWD (60, 85); AWD (85x, RS)
BATTERY	61 kWh gross / 58 kWh net LFP (60); 82 kWh gross / 77 kWh net (85, 85x, RS)
ELECTRIC RANGE	408-453 km (60); 523-576 km (85); 524-576 km (85x); 516-554 km (RS), WLTP

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,488 mm
Width	1,884 mm
Height	1,625 mm
Wheelbase	2,765 mm
Luggage	470-1,580 L plus 21 L front

The Elroq is a compact SUV of 4,488 mm in length, 1,884 mm in width and 1,625 mm in height on a 2,765 mm wheelbase, according to Skoda's Elroq press kit. Skoda Germany lists the luggage compartment at 470 litres with the rear seats up and up to 1,580 litres with them folded. The model-year update adds a separate 21-litre frunk under the bonnet, fitted with gas struts so it stays open, and the press photos show it holding the charging cable. It will not replace the boot, but it keeps a dirty cable out of the load space. In Germany the 230 V boot socket is part of the optional Transport package (€480, €340 on the RS).

The update adds small pieces of everyday usability as well. The ventilated Phone Box now supports the Qi2 Magnetic Power Profile for wireless charging up to 25 W, intended for the iPhone 12 and newer and compatible devices, and the USB-C ports keep up to 45 W at the front and rear. Skoda's German price list describes the 230 V boot socket as a 3.6 kW (16 A) outlet, which is the practical side of V2L: the same socket that powers a laptop or a power tool on a campsite can run a coffee machine. A new Tips app in the infotainment system uses short notifications and videos to show owners features they have not tried yet.

LENGTH	4,488 mm
WIDTH	1,884 mm
HEIGHT	1,625 mm
WHEELBASE	2,765 mm
CARGO VOLUME	470 L / 1,580 L seats up / folded
FRUNK	21 L
TOWING (BRAKED)	60: 1,000 kg at 12% (1,200 kg at 8%); 85, 85x, RS: 1,800 kg

Charging & Battery

Charging is where the two battery families differ most. The Elroq 60 charges at up to 105 kW and Skoda quotes 10-80% in 26 minutes. The 85, 85x and RS charge at up to 165 kW, and the claim is 10-80% in 29 minutes. Skoda measures the peak under WLTP conditions at around 23 degrees Celsius with the battery at a state of charge of at least five percent, and the real figure depends on the charger, the temperature and the battery's age. Our own arithmetic shows how flat the LFP charging curve is: 70 percent of the 58 kWh net capacity is about 41 kWh, and delivering that in 26 minutes means an average of roughly 94 kW, close to the 105 kW peak. The 77 kWh pack needs about 54 kWh in 29 minutes, an average of roughly 111 kW against a 165 kW peak. Skoda Germany's model pages describe the 165 kW rate as optional on the 85 variants.

At home all variants charge at up to 11 kW AC, and Skoda Israel lists about 6.5 hours for a full charge of the 60. Official WLTP consumption at the socket is 15.1-16.8 kWh/100 km for the Elroq 60, 15.3-17.1 for the 85, 15.5-17.2 for the 85x and 16.2-17.5 for the RS, according to Skoda Germany's price list dated 30 July 2026. Those figures include charging losses, which is why they sit above what the net capacity divided by the range would suggest. On the software side, Powerpass is now built into the navigation and shows station ratings and prices, with filters for 20 selected operators, and Plug & Charge will also authorise charging with compatible home wallboxes.

BATTERY	61 kWh gross / 58 kWh net LFP (60); 82 kWh gross / 77 kWh net (85, 85x, RS)
AC CHARGING	11 kW
DC FAST CHARGING	105 kW (60); 165 kW (85, 85x, RS)
DC 10-80% TIME	26 min (60); 29 min (85, 85x, RS), WLTP conditions
WLTP CONSUMPTION	15.1-17.5 kWh/100 km depending on variant

Design & Interior

The exterior is unchanged in its basic shape, and the update is mostly about what is added around it. The exterior lighting now has an intermediate level for dull daytime conditions such as heavy cloud, dawn or dusk, in which the tail lights switch on together with the daytime running lights. The Sportline versions have an illuminated Tech-Deck front panel as standard, and the Elroq RS has a high-gloss black Tech-Deck facade, according to Skoda Germany. The lineup is now organised into the Essence, Selection, Sportline and RS equipment lines, with Essence offered only on the 60.

Inside, the focus is the new software. The Android-based system has a redesigned home screen with a grid layout, favourites and a search function, and an in-car app store carries Skoda apps and selected third-party ones such as Spotify and YouTube, as well as streaming, casual gaming, news and weather categories. Skoda says the new platform is limited to newly built cars, so owners of earlier Elroqs cannot retrofit it. The MySkoda app now shows driving data and energy consumption, and its digital assistant Laura can combine route planning with charging stops and points of interest such as cafes and supermarkets. In the equipment lists published by the Israeli press, the Advance trim has 20-inch wheels, a dual-zone climate control and electrically adjustable front seats with heating and massage, while the Sportline adds a Canton audio system, a power tailgate, automatic parking, a 360-degree camera and Matrix LED headlights.

Technology & Features

The Digital Key function is the one feature that Skoda has not yet switched on. Cars are prepared for it, and once a compatible phone is paired and the service is activated, owners will be able to lock, unlock and start the car from the phone and share access with family members through the digital wallet. Skoda says it will arrive through software updates and support selected Apple, Google and Samsung devices at first, so buyers should not assume it works on every phone on day one. The charging-station search, Google online search, satellite maps and the ability to see points of interest along a route are part of the same connectivity package, and Skoda's German price list includes five years of Infotainment Online.

V2L and one-pedal driving are the two features most likely to change how the car is used. With V2L, an adapter on the charging port or the 230 V socket in the boot lets the Elroq power external devices. With the improved one-pedal mode, the car decelerates to a complete stop when the driver lifts off the accelerator in B mode, with two recuperation levels selectable on the screen or with the paddles. Neither feature changes the WLTP figures, but both widen what a 58 or 77 kWh battery can do.

Safety & ADAS

Skoda has upgraded the sensors for Travel Assist 3.0 at hardware or software level, which it says gives more precise lane guidance, smoother speed control and broader safety functions. Assisted Lane Change has been refined, and Emergency Assist can change lanes automatically on a motorway and steer to the hard shoulder if the driver does not respond. New corner radars in the front and rear bumpers improve Crossroad Assist at junctions with limited visibility and can detect cars, motorcycles, cycles and e-scooters approaching from the side. A new interior camera in the rear-view mirror housing uses eye-tracking to monitor attention and fatigue. Skoda does not state an SAE automation level in the release, and these systems require the driver to supervise.

ADAS LEVEL	Driver-supervised assistance (Travel Assist 3.0); no SAE level stated by Skoda
ADAS FEATURES	Travel Assist 3.0, Assisted Lane Change, Emergency Assist with automatic lane change to the hard shoulder, Crossroad Assist with new corner radars, interior camera for attention and fatigue monitoring

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
Elroq 60 Essence	188 hp	350 Nm	8.5s	160 km/h	RWD	61 kWh	453 km	—	€37,890	140 kW (190 PS), LFP 58 kWh net, 105 kW DC; 408-453 km across the 60 range; NIS 182,990 in Israel (Advance)
Elroq 85	282 hp	545 Nm	6.6s	180 km/h	RWD	82 kWh	576 km	—	€46,890	210 kW, 77 kWh net, 165 kW DC; price is the Selection line
Elroq 85x	295 hp	—	6.2s	180 km/h	AWD	82 kWh	576 km	—	€49,190	220 kW (299 PS), dual motor; price is the Selection line
Elroq RS	335 hp	—	5.4s	180 km/h	AWD	82 kWh	554 km	—	€55,240	250 kW (340 PS), dual motor, RS-only styling

Pricing & Availability

Skoda announced the update on 23 March 2026 and opened German orders for the 2027 model year on 23 April 2026, with the rollout scheduled for mid-2026. At order start the German entry prices were €37,390 for the Elroq Essence 60, €41,890 for the Selection 60, €45,490 for the Sportline 60, €46,390 for the Selection 85 and €48,690 for the Selection 85x. Skoda Germany's price list dated 30 July 2026 shows slightly higher figures, all including 19 percent VAT: €37,890 for the Essence 60, €42,390 for the Selection 60, €45,940 for the Sportline 60, €46,890 for the Selection 85, €50,440 for the Sportline 85, €49,190 for the Selection 85x, €52,740 for the Sportline 85x and €55,240 for the RS.

In Israel the importer Champion Motors began marketing the Elroq on 16 September 2026, according to the Israeli outlets auto.co.il and cartube. At launch only the Elroq 60 is offered, in two trims: the Advance at NIS 182,990 and the Sportline at NIS 197,990, which matches the importer's own site. Launch prices of NIS 179,990 and NIS 193,990 were reported at the same time, with no stated end date, and Skoda Israel lists 190 hp (metric), 438-442 km of WLTP range, 26 minutes for 10-80% DC charging and a 470-litre boot. The Israeli launch reports do not mention one-pedal driving or Digital Key for the local cars, and only auto.co.il's spec page lists V2L (3.6 kW), so buyers should confirm the specification with the importer. Prices in other markets could not be confirmed from official sources for this article.

How It Compares

The Audi Q4 e-tron shares the same MEB platform family and is the closest premium reference. Its entry model has 150 kW (204 PS, about 201 hp), a 63 kWh gross (59 kWh net) battery and up to 440 km of WLTP range and a 160 kW DC peak, and it lists at €47,500 in Germany for the SUV, according to Audi's own press release. The Elroq 60 is €9,610 cheaper, roughly one fifth of the Audi's price, for 13 hp less and 13 km more claimed range, though the Q4 is a bigger car with a 515-litre boot against the Elroq's 470. The more telling comparison sits inside Skoda's own range: the Elroq 85 costs only €610 less than that Audi and adds 81 hp, a 77 kWh net battery and up to 576 km, which is why Skoda says the 85 accounted for more than half of Elroq orders in 2025. Against that, the 60 is the car to buy for price and daily commuting rather than long-distance speed, because its 105 kW peak is well below what the 85 and many rivals accept.