Skoda unveils the all-electric Elroq SUV, with specs and price to tempt buyers away from combustion engines

Skoda has given us the best look yet at its latest electric model that hopes to build on the foundations laid by the larger Enyaq thanks to a similar premium build quality at a more affordable price.

Badged the Elroq, the latest compact SUV is only slightly shorter than the Enyaq but manages to squeeze in similar space for occupants, as well as ample stowage room in the boot or trunk for life’s junk.

Prices have only be revealed for the European market so far, where it will start at $33,000 or £31,500, which is roughly $42,000 / AU$60,750. That’s around a £5,000 / $6,600 / AU$9,600 saving over the existing Enyaq.

Priced keenly, the Elroq enters an increasingly contested space, with the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y and the ID3 from sister brand Volkswagen considered key rivals ...