Skoda Elroq iV
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
The Elroq iV (from late 2024) is the latest addition to Skoda's electric family — more compact than the Enyaq, positioned between Fabia proportions and Karoq dimensions. MEB platform like the Enyaq, but more tightly packaged. A proper used market does not yet exist — buying today means buying what is essentially new stock.
At launch the only variant is the APP310 (rear-wheel drive, 125 kW/170 hp). Additional power levels and all-wheel drive are announced for later model years. The drivetrain is shared with the Enyaq iV and ID.3 — technically proven, even if this specific body-drivetrain combination has no independent long-term track record yet.
All known MEB weaknesses transfer by inheritance: software instability on the central display, 12V auxiliary battery that drains during extended standstill, wind noise at higher speeds. The more compact body tends to be slightly more susceptible to wind noise than the larger Enyaq silhouette.
The Elroq benefits from the software improvements Skoda and VW have fed into the MEB platform since 2021 — infotainment boots more stably than the early Enyaq, navigation is better. Not a coincidence: four years of field experience built in at the factory.
Pricing and supply: new vehicles between €33,000 and €42,000. Pre-registered cars and early used examples with low mileage barely under €30,000. Wait a year and you get a noticeably more mature product at more reasonable prices.
Test-drive checklist: Test AC charging (11 kW without error codes?). Infotainment stable after cold start? Wind noise at 75 mph. Panel gaps at tailgate and B-pillar.
2026 market: First examples at €30,000–38,000. A genuine used market begins to form from 2027.
Insider pick: Anyone looking for a compact electric SUV without the budget for an Enyaq iV 80: Elroq with base drivetrain (125 kW) and heat pump (the option is worth its price for winter efficiency), model year 2025. Those with no urgency: wait 12 months — teething issues will be better documented and dealer demonstrators will be sitting at lower prices.
Engine Overview
The Skoda Elroq iV is available with one engine variant at 148 hp.
MEB platform motor with 150 kW peak power — the electric motor itself is considered robust, but the surrounding electronics (infotainment, software stack) cause frequent complaints. The early 2021 build series was affected by an HV battery service case involving LG Chem cells. Apply OTA updates regularly — they improve charging behaviour, range accuracy and fix known software bugs.
- !! HV battery service measure (LG Chem cells)
Voluntary service measure 93P7 (from Sep. 2022): individual LG Chem cells in model-year-2021 vehicles showed elevated self-discharge. Skoda inspects and replaces affected modules; no fire risk, but risk of premature capacity degradation.
Symptoms: Sudden power drop for 2–3 seconds, unexplained range loss, battery fault message on dashboard. - !! Software instability and system crashes from 10,000 km
Infotainment freezes, Travel Assist cuts out unexpectedly, state-of-charge display fails, online connection drops daily. Software updates often fix old bugs at the cost of introducing new ones. No cost under warranty, but significant loss of comfort.
Symptoms: Infotainment restart required, driver assistance systems report faults, range display missing, charge management via app not working. - ! Rear axle hum at 100–105 km/h from 30,000 km
Several Enyaq iV owners report a humming or droning noise from the rear axle at 100–105 km/h — likely reduction gear bearings or wheel bearings. Individual cases documented from as little as 7,500 km.
Symptoms: Steady hum or drone in the 100–110 km/h speed range, independent of road surface and weather, especially when coasting off throttle.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 12V auxiliary battery not charging / total failure The 12V auxiliary battery is not charged correctly and discharges, causing a complete vehicle failure. Several cases documented on vehicles under 5,000 km. Repair takes several weeks due to limited HV competence at many dealers. Symptoms: Error message '12V electrical system fault — please visit workshop', vehicle not driveable, all assistance systems failed, vehicle must be towed. from 3,000 km | Low | |
| On-board charger defective / loud bang when charging The on-board charger (OBC) can fail during AC charging. In documented cases there was a loud bang on plug-in, after which the vehicle was undriveable. Warranty repair takes six or more weeks. Symptoms: Loud bang when connecting to a wall box or domestic socket, fuse trips, 12V battery and drivetrain fault messages, vehicle no longer moveable. from 5,000 km | Low | |
| Severe range loss in winter In the ADAC winter test the Elroq 85 lost approximately 43% range compared to WLTP (554 km WLTP, 315 km real). Consumption rose to 25.5 kWh/100 km. The heat pump is an optional extra and is not standard. Symptoms: Significantly lower range display below 5°C, increased consumption from battery heating, charge stop required earlier than expected. | ||
| Infotainment hangs after charging session After charging at a 230V socket or wall box the infotainment system freezes. KESSY no longer responds, the screen shows a static charging circle. A restart requires waiting or pulling fuse 30. Symptoms: Rotating loading indicator stuck, touchscreen unresponsive, KESSY does not lock, multimedia and phone failed, air conditioning still works. | Low |
Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Skoda Elroq iV (2024–2025) — 3 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Suspension, Body.
Elroq (APP310, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: HV battery service measure (LG Chem cells), Software instability and system crashes, Rear axle hum at 100–105 km/h. Power: 170 PS.
Elroq (APP310, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: HV battery service measure (LG Chem cells), Software instability and system crashes, Rear axle hum at 100–105 km/h. Power: 204 PS.
Elroq (APP310, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: HV battery service measure (LG Chem cells), Software instability and system crashes, Rear axle hum at 100–105 km/h. Power: 286 PS.
What to watch out for with the Skoda Elroq? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee