Škoda Auto has launched series production of its all-electric Elroq at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav. To accommodate a daily output of up to 600 Elroq units, part of the Octavia’s production was relocated to the Kvasiny plant last year. Positioned as one of the most affordable offerings in its segment across Europe, the Elroq reaches price parity with its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart in several markets. It shares the same MEB platform as the Enyaq, which became one of Europe’s bestselling fully electric vehicles (EVs) last year.
Škoda starts production of its affordable all-electric car
22. ledna 2025
Production on a unique, flexible assembly line
The all-new Škoda Elroq is being manufactured at the Czech carmaker’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav – the only Volkswagen Group facility in Europe where the ICE Octavia (MQB platform) and the recently updated, all-electric Enyaq (MEB platform) are produced side by side. This strategic decision allows the plant to rapidly adapt to shifts in consumer demand.
To free up production capacity, Octavia production was partially relocated to the Kvasiny plant in 2024, allowing space in Mladá Boleslav to manufacture up to 600 Elroq vehicles daily. The Mladá Boleslav plant also produces battery systems for these MEB vehicles. In addition to the new Elroq and updated Enyaq, the traction batteries are used in the electric models of other Volkswagen Group brands. In December 2024, the plant reached the milestone of one million battery systems produced.
Elroq compact SUV: A strategically important addition to the line-up
The Škoda Elroq is the brand’s first fully electric model in the strategically important compact SUV segment and Škoda’s first production model to adopt the new Modern Solid design language. With a competitive starting price from £31,500 in the UK, it is one of the most affordable vehicles in its class when factoring in its battery capacity and extensive standard equipment.
By achieving list price parity with its ICE counterpart in many markets, Škoda Auto furthers its commitment to offering customers the freedom of choice and the best of both powertrain worlds. More information on the benefits of EVs can be found on the Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility info hub ‘Enter Electric!’.
The Škoda Elroq is available with three different battery sizes and powertrains. Outputs start at 170 PS for the entry-level Elroq 50 model. The Elroq 85 can achieve a maximum range of 360 miles on the WLTP cycle. Charging rates of up to 175 kW at DC fast-charging stations enable the 82 kWh battery of the Elroq 85 to recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes.
Demand for the all-new Škoda Elroq has been strong, with over 20,000 orders already received globally by the end of 2024.
For additional details on the Elroq, tune in to the Škoda Podcast.
