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Skoda Elroq vs Kia EV3 | First UK twin test | Which electric SUV is the champion? | Electrifying

We've got our hands on the very first Skoda Elroq in the UK, and what much better way to put it to the test than a head-to-head with one of its most significant rivals– the Kia EV3! Both are set to shock the mid-size electric SUV market, but which one comes out on top?

The Elroq is a huge offer for Skoda– not in size, however in value. It competes in one of the most competitive EV sectors, taking on the Kia EV3, Kona Electric, and Volvo EX30. Rates begin at ₤ 31,500 for the entry-level design, with approximately 360 miles
of variety in the top-spec 85 model. Meanwhile, the Kia EV3 starts at ₤ 32,995 and boasts a 372-mile optimum variety in GT-Line S trim.

We put both through their speeds– design, tech, usefulness, driving dynamics, and charging– before providing our verdict. Can the Elroq dethrone the EV3, or does Kia's most current electric SUV struck all the right notes?

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54 responses to “Skoda Elroq vs Kia EV3 | First UK twin test | Which electric SUV is the champion? | Electrifying”

  1. @Oll8787 Avatar
    @Oll8787

    I’m ordering my skoda next week I think it’s a great car looks and practicality

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  2. @lg.studio Avatar
    @lg.studio

    The elroq looks nice but it is jut an other crossover. Put the battery and the motors into a Scala/Ocatvia body … less weight, better aero, better efficiency -> more range… this crossover trend should stop!

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    1. @edlectricfuture Avatar
      @edlectricfuture

      The problem with doing that is that the batteries sit under the floor and the seating in the rear is compromised (your knees end up too high – see reviews of ID7, A6 e-tron, etc). The difference in height between Octavia and Elroq is about 15 cm, which is probably mostly battery.

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    2. @simondehaas8784 Avatar
      @simondehaas8784

      I agree 100%. They didn’t need to design it like this. It could have been like an ID.3 but made a bit longer to extend the boot (ie, more like an electric Octavia).

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    3. @lg.studio Avatar
      @lg.studio

      @ How about they leave a gap in the battery there, and extend it further frontback, or just have a smaller capacity. If you have a more efficient shape car and even less weight, It woul’d not reduce the range that much imho. They just like to not solve problems and force crossovers down our throats looking all ecological with new EVs for better profit margins.

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    4. @edlectricfuture Avatar
      @edlectricfuture

      @ the Taycan already does this, but I assume it’s a much greater expense to do this (or you lose too much range with a smaller battery).

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    5. @sIightIybored Avatar
      @sIightIybored

      I’ve given up. cars are just too tall now. I’ll settle for a low estate boot on the SUV but currently I think only the Renault 4 is trying that.

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  3. @Clarioner1 Avatar
    @Clarioner1

    Skoda looks better all-round to me, BUT at over £40k for either of them in mid-top trim, that means road tax in first 5 years will be heavy!… £600/year for a “luxury car” – the target market for this type of car won;t stomach that imo.

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    1. @lw2978 Avatar
      @lw2978

      Skoda Uk is offering 0% finance plus £3500 deposit contribution on the Elroq, so you could get the 85 Edition with the non-metallic blue paint plus a Heat pump for under the £40k limit (it would be £36,250 over 18 to 36 months). ‘Only available until 19th February though. That seems like a good deal if you can cope with the extra size over an EV3.

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    2. @triciamcintyre4947 Avatar
      @triciamcintyre4947

      The ev3 looks nice but too slow

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    3. @Daniel-jm5hd Avatar
      @Daniel-jm5hd

      £40k limit is based on the list price. I would rather have a slightly lower spec than pay £2k more to drive on UK roads that never see a penny of it.

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    4. @ericedge2929 Avatar
      @ericedge2929

      @@lw2978 It’s based on the list price – it doesn’t matter how much discount you manage to get. I should add though, EVs registered on or before March 31st avoid the £410 supplement.

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    5. @lw2978 Avatar
      @lw2978

      @@ericedge2929 That’s why I quoted this deal, as it’s £250 under the £40k tax limit at RRP £39,750 (the deal brings it down to £36,250).

      Reply
  4. @fanoscharalambous2098 Avatar
    @fanoscharalambous2098

    Great video review, Kia EV3 it is

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  5. @ricco123tube Avatar
    @ricco123tube

    Both are really quite nice but the EV3 just looks far more interesting whereas the elroq looks a bit out of date.
    7 year warranty Vs the standard VW 3 years, and in general the Kia’s tend to be more reliable according to surveys.

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  6. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    The Skoda looks invisible on the road and the interior is utterly boring (black on black). The Kia looks fresh and modern outside and inside. My money would definitely be on the KIA.

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    1. @toyotaprius79 Avatar
      @toyotaprius79

      A Kia EV1 and a Skoda eCitigo would be much more welcome

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    2. @TomasAngelus Avatar
      @TomasAngelus

      The Kia looks terrible

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    3. @Nicoztrike Avatar
      @Nicoztrike

      The ev3 looks weird irl . It looks like a ev9 but with weird proportions . Especially the back looks odd .

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    4. @telmoazevedo8958 Avatar
      @telmoazevedo8958

      One is made using green energy the other is made using coal. One company lies about their objectives going green full fleet when they sell about 85% combustion engines in world wide sales. I don’t the integrity of these YouTubers made journalists.

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    5. @adrianoawz2676 Avatar
      @adrianoawz2676

      kinda depends on the interior spec there is one with brighter colors and orange seatbelts

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  7. @StephenButlerOne Avatar
    @StephenButlerOne

    I like that it looks very skoda, they haven’t gone all futeristic looking.

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    1. @Electric-Vehicle-UK Avatar
      @Electric-Vehicle-UK

      One of the reasons i ordered the Elroq..it doesn’t scream EV at you like the EV3

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    2. @StephenButlerOne Avatar
      @StephenButlerOne

      @Electric-Vehicle-UK  it’s very reserved. It just looks like any skoda of the last 5 years. The rear screams Octavia to me.

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  8. @martino9143 Avatar
    @martino9143

    The parts bin criticism only applies to car testers. Real world buyers only have one or two cars to compare. Realistically, for Skoda owners it means they benefit from design, cost savings and utility from brands higher up the food chain.

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    1. @esm7708 Avatar
      @esm7708

      It’s just depressing because every VAG car feels like a VAG car.

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    2. @mikerichmond1175 Avatar
      @mikerichmond1175

      @@esm7708 But who cares? I go in maybe 5 cars a year, and really only drive my own car. I have no idea what generic VAG cars, or Stellantis cars, or Hyundai/Kia cars are like. Why would I be depressed by something utterly unnoticeable to me?

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    3. @esm7708 Avatar
      @esm7708

      @mikerichmond1175  it just reminds me of BMC.

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    4. @ziploc2000 Avatar
      @ziploc2000

      I agree, and it makes it easier if you do need to switch cars.
      Any normal year I’ll drive the two cars we own, and maybe, just maybe, a rental car while on holiday. Not having to relearn the layout and buttons is a boon.

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    5. @esm7708 Avatar
      @esm7708

      @ziploc2000  if this is a real struggle I’m frightened I’m sharing the road with you.

      Aside from hazard lights being in odd places and Teslas every car has the same placement.

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  9. @neilrwilliams218 Avatar
    @neilrwilliams218

    Have been researching both of these cars and ended up going for the EV3. Should arrive in a few weeks.

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    1. @esm7708 Avatar
      @esm7708

      With you all the way

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    2. @Finglebat Avatar
      @Finglebat

      Lucky you, I think either would be great but I do like the EV3.

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    3. @neilrwilliams218 Avatar
      @neilrwilliams218

      @Finglebat  so much of the kit in the Elroq was in options packs. The rear heated seats are part of the winter pack, but the review makes them sound like standard kit.

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    4. @Finglebat Avatar
      @Finglebat

      ​@@neilrwilliams218 I am looking forward to going and seeing them both, but I am impressed with the Kia kit list, top choice. 👍🏻

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  10. @stephenwensley Avatar
    @stephenwensley

    The vibe of this. It’s like Last of the Summer wine has been revived for one last hurrah

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    1. @metricstormtrooper Avatar
      @metricstormtrooper

      You flatter them too much.

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    2. @stephenwensley Avatar
      @stephenwensley

      @@metricstormtrooper as competent as the two cars are, neither are particularly interesting. It may as well have been set in a laundrette discussing which washing machine was better. I think we’ve reached that stage with EVs where virtually everything, both new models and the new brands that are popping up every week, are identibland, so the occasional exceptions like the Renault 5 really jumps out

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  11. @sIightIybored Avatar
    @sIightIybored

    I like the screen on dash, keeps the navigation close to the view without obstructing more of the view than needed.

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  12. @Fastwunz Avatar
    @Fastwunz

    EV3 isn’t quick enough but once that 300bhp engine comes along it’s game over for Skoda frankly.

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  13. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    7 year warranty vs 3 year warranty….. Not really a competition!

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    1. @woodypwx Avatar
      @woodypwx

      You can pay a bit more to get 5years

      Reply
  14. @mellymoo_eats Avatar
    @mellymoo_eats

    Waiting for the EV5

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  15. @janx83 Avatar
    @janx83

    You guys compared the highest trim of the ev3 with the lowest trim of the elroq without even mentioning it. Nice 👍

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    1. @Yadayadayada95 Avatar
      @Yadayadayada95

      The lowest spec Elroq does not come with those headlights or that interior.

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  16. @kab7044 Avatar
    @kab7044

    I also looked at both and ended up with the EV3 and loving it. As far as charging speed, I used to have an Ioniq 5 that 23:47 can charge up to 250, I never saw this speed but around 70 to 90 and that’s from a 350 charger.

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  17. @dachsdk1559 Avatar
    @dachsdk1559

    I went for a test drive in the Renault 5 the other day, followed by a drive in the Elroq.
    The Elroq just felt mind numbingly boring after driving the R5.
    I know they are completely different category cars, but I actually thought I wanted that Elroq, and just tried the R5 for the fun of it. Now I’m not so sure anymore.

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    1. @Electric-Vehicle-UK Avatar
      @Electric-Vehicle-UK

      If you like the R5 even though you can’t really compare it to the Elroq maybe you should wait for a test drive in the R4? R4 is a much more practical car than the R5.

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  18. @Electric-Vehicle-UK Avatar
    @Electric-Vehicle-UK

    The number plate / rear view camera is much higher up on the Elroq than EV3 so will not get as dirty plus the Elroq rear view camera has a washer to keep it clean.

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  19. @MrSnicol Avatar
    @MrSnicol

    My 6 & 8 yr old kids love your reviews as they get the humour I think.

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    1. @metricstormtrooper Avatar
      @metricstormtrooper

      Yeah, I find the presenters childish too.

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    2. @jamesengland7461 Avatar
      @jamesengland7461

      ​@@metricstormtrooper childlike, and fun!

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    3. @Diffusion8 Avatar
      @Diffusion8

      Subtle dig

      Reply
  20. @niptodstan Avatar
    @niptodstan

    I’ve got an Enyaq and I love it. I’ll never go back to an ice car now. My only gripe is that the charging network is failing in Britain. You can have whole banks of chargers down and they don’t care. Plus we’re being ripped off with charging costs at public chargers. It needs sorting or ev’s will fail.

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