- Production of the all-electric Elroq compact SUV has begun at Škoda Auto’s Mladá Boleslav plant
- The Elroq is produced on the same flexible assembly line as the new Enyaq and the Octavia, allowing rapid adaptations to changing market demands
- The brand’s first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language was unveiled in October 2024; over 20,000 orders had been placed by the end of the year
- The Elroq enters the European market as one of the most affordable EVs in its segment, considering its battery size and extensive standard equipment
Mladá Boleslav, 22 January 2025 – Škoda Auto has launched series production of its all-electric Elroq at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav. This compact SUV rolls off a flexible assembly line alongside the new Škoda Enyaq and the Octavia. 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.
Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, commented: “The production launch of our new Elroq compact SUV at our main plant is a great accomplishment for the entire team. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their dedication in preparing for this milestone. Sharing the assembly line with its electric sibling, the new Škoda Enyaq, alongside the local production of MEB platform battery systems, creates significant synergies in production and cost efficiency, which ultimately benefits our customers. By producing this key model at our headquarters, we are reaffirming the crucial strategic role of the Mladá Boleslav plant as the heart of our brand.”
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.