Skoda has launched series production of its all-electric Elroq at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The compact SUV rolls off a flexible assembly line alongside the new Skoda Enyaq and the Octavia. To accommodate a daily output of up to 600 Elroq units, part of the Octavia’s production was relocated to the Kvasiny plant last year.

Skoda describes the model as one of the most affordable offerings in its segment across Europe and claims the Elroq reaches price parity with its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart in several markets. It shares the same MEB platform as the Enyaq.

Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, said: “The production launch of our new Elroq compact SUV at our main plant is a great accomplishment for the entire team. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their dedication in preparing for this milestone. Sharing the assembly line with its electric sibling, the new Skoda Enyaq, alongside the local production of MEB platform battery systems, creates significant synergies in production and cost efficiency, which ultimately benefits our customers. By producing this key model at our headquarters, we are reaffirming the crucial strategic role of the Mladá Boleslav plant as the heart of our brand.”

The Skoda Elroq is being manufactured at the Czech carmaker’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav – the only Volkswagen Group facility in Europe where the ICE Octavia (MQB platform) and the recently updated, all-electric Enyaq (MEB platform) are produced side by side. This strategic decision allows the plant to rapidly adapt to shifts in consumer demand, Skoda says.

The Mladá Boleslav plant also produces battery systems for these MEB vehicles. In addition to the new Elroq and updated Enyaq, the traction batteries are used in the electric models of other Volkswagen Group brands. In December 2024, the plant reached the milestone of one million battery systems produced.

The Skoda Elroq is the brand’s first fully electric model in the strategically important compact SUV segment and Skoda’s first production model to adopt the new Modern Solid design language. With a competitive starting price from GBP31,500 in the UK, it is described by Skoda as one of the most affordable vehicles in its class when factoring in its battery capacity and extensive standard equipment. Skoda also says demand for the new Skoda Elroq has been strong, with over 20,000 orders already received globally by the end of 2024.