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Skoda Elroq Launches in Australia With Two Grades as UK EV Deals Expand

Confirmed Australian specifications coincide with UK incentives that lower electric-car entry prices.

Overview

  • Skoda opened Australian sales with the Elroq Select at $54,990 and the 130 Edition at $64,990 before on‑road costs.
  • All Australian models use the ‘85’ battery with 77.0kWh usable capacity, claiming 529km WLTP range, 175kW peak DC charging and 11kW AC charging.
  • A 210kW/545Nm rear motor delivers 0–100km/h in 6.6 seconds, with all‑wheel drive absent at launch and a dual‑motor Elroq RS expected to follow.
  • The Elroq sits on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform and shares key hardware with Skoda’s Enyaq and VW’s ID.4/ID.5, aligning pricing below the Enyaq in Australia.
  • In the UK, GB News reports the Elroq and Enyaq qualify for a £1,500 Electric Car Grant and Toyota is offering an extra £3,750 on the bZ4X through September, while reported Elroq range figures vary across outlets.