What we like

We love the Skoda Elroq’s versatile and spacious cabin, with its large boot and generous rear-seat room that is most impressive for a compact SUV – especially an electric one. The interior is smart, well built and packed with useful features. The Elroq is also very good to drive, with a comfortable ride, responsive chassis and excellent performance. Most versions represent great value for money. It is unquestionably one of the best electric SUVs you can currently buy.

What we don’t like

As with most Skodas, venture into the options list and suddenly the Elroq doesn’t seem such great value. The combined options packs are pricey and limit your ability to pick and choose. The petrol-powered Skoda Karoq has a more flexible rear seat arrangement, but that’s really nitpicking. More important is to realise that there are also some outstanding alternatives in this part of the market, with the Kia EV3 and Renault Scenic E-Tech also essential test-drive candidates before you make your final purchase decision.

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