Škoda has revealed more details of its upcoming Elroq – the brand’s smallest electric SUV and the first car to display its new styling.

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Previewed in camouflage ahead of its world premiere this autumn, the Elroq will be the third Škoda fully electric model, joining the larger Enyaq and the Enyaq Coupé, and will sit above the forthcoming Epiq baby EV as part of the brand’s plans to deliver six battery-electric models in the coming years.

Positioned as the electric alternative to the Karoq, the Elroq is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform and set up to deliver a “compact but spacious” EV focused on delivering a comfortable ride, clever storage options and from 470 to 1,580 litres of luggage capacity to target urban and suburban drivers.

It’s the first Škoda model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language. This is built around the glossy black Tech-Deck Face element, which will replace the Škoda grille as the carmaker’s signature design element in the future. The Tech-Deck Face also features concealed sensors such as the radar and the front camera to enable latest advanced assistance systems.

The Elroq will also be the brand’s first production model to do away with the logo on the bonnet, which will be replaced with the new Škoda lettering. Prominent design elements also include LED headlights “with delicate lines”, a new four-eye face and minimalist 2D look.

The interior also adopts the new Modern Solid design language and comes with the 5.0-inch Digital Cockpit already familiar from the Škoda Enyaq and up to a 13.0-inch infotainment screen. Options include a head-up display with Augmented Reality visualisations. The Elroq also debuts brand-new Simply Clever features such as a storage net for a charging cable under the parcel shelf and a QR code in the boot to give practical loading tips.

Four different models will be available, delivering outputs from 170hp to 300hp, as well as a WLTP range of more than 348 miles (560km) and charging time below 28 minutes.

As with the Enyaq, model names denote battery sizes. The entry-level version is the 50, which features a 170hp rear-mounted motor and 55kWh (gross) battery. It delivers 170hp and a top speed of 100mph/160km/h.

Next up is the 60hp with a 204hp rear motor and 63kWh battery and a top speed to match the 50.

There’s also an 85 version with 285hp and a twin-motor four-wheel drive 85x with 300hp. Both have a 112mph/180km/h top speed and an 82kWh battery.

Range hasn’t been confirmed for all models but Škoda says the 85 and the 85x will be capable of over 348 miles (560km) WLTP.

All variants support DC fast-charging although the maximum charging rates differ. The Elroq 85 and Elroq 85x offer DC charging at up to 175kW. The batteries of all four powertrain versions can be charged from 10% to 80% in under 28 minutes. At AC stations all Elroq models charge at rates of up to 11kW, completing a full charge in approximately 5.5 to 8 hours, depending on the variant.

The Elroq supports automatic and manual battery pre-conditioning, which preheats the battery in preparation for DC charging in low ambient temperatures and thereby optimises charging speed.

The MyŠkoda app provides access to PowerPass for controlling and managing charging transactions on public charging networks. The app can also be used to control and programme charging processes at a domestic wallbox and to activate the vehicle’s air conditioning remotely.

The Škoda Elroq is expected to launch in 2025. Prices are expected to start from around £37,000.