Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh

Electric car · 560km WLTP · €38,990 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Škoda

Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Škoda's new compact EV SUV — 470L boot, 560km WLTP range and excellent value versus the larger Enyaq. Strong family car choice.

Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€32,761 After SEAI + VRT grants
560km WLTP ~445km real-world
560WLTP range km82kWh battery
445Real range kmIrish conditions est.
165Max DC kWFast charging
6.6s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€32,761Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity82 kWh
WLTP range560 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~445 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.6s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque310 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate165 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity470 L
Towing capacity1,200 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,488 mm
Width1,884 mm
Height1,625 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range560km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~445km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Škoda highlights

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VW Group value
MEB platform quality at a lower price than VW or Audi equivalents
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Practicality focus
ŠKODA consistently leads rivals for boot space and storage solutions
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We Charge network
VW Group charging access — 500,000+ European chargers

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€38,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,729
Net price after grants€32,761

💡 Total savings of €6,229. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,729 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€527
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,076
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,173/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Elroq costs approximately €527 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Elroq — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,729). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Elroq 50 RWD 55kWh
Entry		 55kWh · 375km €33,990€28,111
Elroq 60 RWD 63kWh
Mid Range		 63kWh · 470km €37,990€31,831
Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh
Best Range		 82kWh · 560km €38,990€32,761
Elroq 85x AWD 82kWh
AWD		 82kWh · 518km €45,990€39,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Elroq on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 185km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 225km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 135km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 185km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 8+ days between home charges

Based on ~445km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Elroq right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 470L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,200kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,229 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Practical compact SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~12h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~8h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~69min
🚀 165kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~21min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. ŠKODA EVs share VW Group's MEB platform and benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via ŠKODA Connect / We Charge.

ŠKODA's We Charge network (shared with VW Group) provides access to 500,000+ chargers across Europe via a single account, including all major Irish networks and preferential Ionity pricing. The Enyaq and Elroq support up to 135kW DC charging.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,488 mm
Width1,884 mm
Height1,625 mm
Boot capacity470 L
Towing (braked)1,200 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh

The Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh has an Irish list price of €38,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,729, the net cost is approximately €32,761. The range starts from €33,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh has a WLTP official range of 560km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 445km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,729 also applies, giving total state support of €6,229. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €527. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,076. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Yes. ŠKODA has been part of the Volkswagen Group since 1991. ŠKODA EVs (Enyaq, Elroq) are built on the MEB platform shared with VW ID.4, Audi Q4 e-tron and CUPRA Born — offering equivalent engineering at more accessible price points. ŠKODA has a well-established authorised dealer and service network across Ireland.
The Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh supports up to 165kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 12 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 69 minutes. At the maximum 165kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 21 minutes.
The Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Škoda Elroq 85 RWD 82kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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