Lower than a month after launching its new Elroq mid-size SUV, Skoda Australia has confirmed a stripped-back model with a smaller battery will be a part of the vary to develop into its least expensive electrical car (EV) but.
The Skoda Elroq 60 Choose is about to reach in native showrooms in November, priced at $49,990 drive-away – $10,000 lower than the earlier entry-level 85 Choose variant, and a whopping $20,000 lower than the flagship 130 Years Version.
The sub-$50,000 value makes it the most cost effective European-built EV at present on sale in Australia by some margin. Skoda Australia director Lucie Kuhn admitted the introduction of the Elroq 60 was a simple resolution within the context of Skoda’s powertrain portfolio, saying “there was probably not an enormous dialogue about it”.
“I feel the battery is sensible. Firstly, it helps us convey a reasonably good, fascinating value level to Australian drivers. And the vary is, I’d say, fairly adequate – 395km – which is definitely fairly good for that battery,” she advised CarExpert on the launch of the facelifted model of the bigger, pre-existing Enyaq mid-size electrical SUV.
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“I feel the value is fairly interesting, and we’re fairly certain that it is going to be interesting additionally to the Australian drivers.”
Powering the Elroq 60 Choose is a 63kWh lithium-ion battery, producing as much as 150kW of energy and 310Nm of torque from its single-motor, rear-wheel drive powertrain. Skoda claims a mixed driving vary of 395km on the WLTP cycle.
For context, the Elroq 85 has a larger-capacity 82kWh battery, peak outputs of 210kW and 545Nm, and a most claimed WLTP vary of 529km.
The Elroq’s revised pricing means it undercuts the European-badged Mini Cooper E ($53,990 earlier than on-roads) and Mini Aceman E ($55,990 earlier than on-roads), each of that are in-built China. It’s additionally cheaper than the Volkswagen ID.4 ($59,990 earlier than on-roads) and the Kia EV3 ($47,600 earlier than on-roads).
There are nonetheless a number of cheaper electrical SUVs from Chinese language manufacturers, such because the BYD Atto 3 ($39,990 earlier than on-road prices) and MG S5 EV ($40,490 drive-away), and it’s additionally price mentioning the top-selling Tesla Mannequin Y begins at $58,900 earlier than on-roads.
Skoda’s funds EV trim isn’t unique to the Elroq both, because the facelifted Enyaq will achieve its personal 60 Choose variant in November. It’ll price $54,990 drive-away, down from $63,990 drive-away for the 85 Sportline.
The cheaper value doesn’t imply the Elroq 60 Choose misses out on a lot gear both. In truth, plenty of it’s shared with the 85 Choose, together with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlihghts and tail-lights, and adaptive cruise management with journey help.
Inside, there’s a leather-wrapped steering wheel, material and leatherette upholstery, dual-zone local weather management, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are commonplace.
2026 Skoda Elroq 60 Choose tools highlights:
- 19-inch ‘Proteus’ alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- LED tail-lights
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated, folding, auto-dimming facet mirrors
- 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 5.3-inch digital instrument show
- Wi-fi smartphone charger incl. air flow
- 4 x USB-C retailers
- 8-speaker sound system
- Twin-zone local weather management
- LED ambient lighting
- Gray material and leatherette upholstery
- Inexperienced stitching
- Heated entrance seats
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Mode 3 (Kind 2) charging cable
- Keyless entry, begin
An non-compulsory Signature Pack can also be out there for $6000, including matrix LED headlights, extra airbags and a head-up show, plus a 12-speaker Canton sound system and surround-view digicam, amongst different objects. 20-inch ‘Vega’ alloy wheels can be found for an extra $1000.
2026 Skoda Elroq pricing is as follows:
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices | Drive-away value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Skoda Elroq 60 Choose | $47,990 | $49,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 Choose | $54,990 | $59,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Elroq 130 Years Version | $64,990 | $69,990 |
