Skoda Elroq RS blends sporty agility with comfortable ride quality
Title: Skoda Elroq RS: A Thrilling Electric Compact SUV
Blaze the trails with Skoda's electric offering - the Elroq RS. This compact SUV is the brand's swiftest model yet, melding stunning performance, extended range, swift charging, and luxury interior touches.
Skoda presents the Elroq RS as its sporty counterpart within its electric SUV catalog. Situated between its VW ID.4, Cupra Tavascan, and ID.3/Cupra Born counterparts in terms of size, the RS provides an impressive 250 kW (approximately 335 hp) of power and impressive torque, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. Black accents, specific front and rear bumpers, RS-exclusive elements, and athletic 20-inch alloy wheels add a sporty edge without being overly aggressive.
The powerful electric motor provides explosive acceleration with 679 Nm of torque, ensuring effortless short sprints and smooth overtaking. The RS stands out with a precisely responsive, progressive steering system, and standard adaptive DCC suspension that offers a noticeable difference between sport and comfort modes.
Skoda's high-voltage battery boasts a capacity of 79 kWh, offering a range of over 540 km WLTP. The direct current fast-charging performance (DC) is impressive, allowing for a charge from 10-80% in just 26 minutes. With DC charging, your Elroq RS will be prepped for your next adventure swiftly.
The Elroq RS's modern interior showcases an advanced digital cockpit, featuring a 5" instrument display and a 13" infotainment screen. Lime-green contrast stitching, carbon decor inserts, an electrically adjustable driver's seat with massage, memory, and lumbar support, and a silent powertrain create a comfortable cabin perfect for long journeys.
Advanced driver-assistance systems provide support in critical situations, with a standard head-up display offering an augmented reality function that projects essential information directly into your line of sight. The navigation system handles route and charging planning, while the powerful 12-speaker sound system keeps you entertained on the go.
The Elroq RS offers seating for five occupants, Isofix child seat anchors, a cargo space of 470 liters expandable to 1580 liters with seats folded, and a noteworthy towing capacity of up to 1400 kg. Optionally available is a swiveling trailer hitch for an additional fee.
Technical Specifications
- Five-seater, compact SUV
- Length: 4.49 meters, Width: 1.88 meters (with exterior mirrors: 2.15 meters), Height: 1.61 meters, Wheelbase: 2.77 meters, Trunk volume: 470-1580 liters
- Two electric motors with 250 kW / 335 PS, Torque: 679 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.4 s, Vmax: 180 km/h, Consumption: 16.4-17.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP), Battery size: 79 kWh, Range: 549 km (WLTP), Charging power: 185 kW (DC), 11 kW (AC), Charging time: DC: 10-80% in 26 minutes, AC: 0-100% in 8:30 hours
- Price: 53,050 euros
Steer towards excitement aboard the Skoda Elroq RS – the perfect blend of speed, technology, and practicality.
- To enable a smoother transition into electric vehicles within the community, Skoda's Community policy could incorporate vocational training programs for workers in the automotive industry, focusing on electric-vehicle production and finance management to maintain a steady flow of skilled personnel.
- With the increasing demand for electric vehicles, such as the Skoda Elroq RS, it is crucial for the transportation sector to invest in infrastructure for rapid charging stations, ensuring a seamless lifestyle for electric-vehicle owners.
- As more electric SUVs like the Skoda Elroq RS become available in the market, considering a cost-effective financing option could make these vehicles more accessible to a broader range of consumers.
- To further reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable living, local communities can collaborate with Skoda in promoting electric-vehicle carpooling programs for commuters, utilizing the practicality and seating capacity offered by the Skoda Elroq RS.
