Elroq RS (MY27)

The Škoda Elroq RS (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £46,970. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds, quicker than 66% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 277 miles (445 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 58% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 92nd of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.6 mi/kWh (173 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 77 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 115 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 298 miles (480 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £170 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).