Champion of Champions: Škoda Elroq named Car of the Year by The Car Expert

Unlike other industry accolades, The Car Expert Awards are calculated using its Expert Rating Index, which aggregates new car reviews from more than 30 of the UK’s top motoring titles, including its own. The Car Expert then attributes an overall score to each new car that accurately reflects the consensus of the country’s leading automotive titles.

The Car Expert team found that the Elroq was a consistent high scorer for practicality and value for money, with numerous reviews praising the car’s intelligent design and ease of use. Naming the Elroq Best Small Crossover and overall Car of the Year 2026, The Car Expert’s Editorial Director Stuart Masson, said: “The Škoda Elroq is the ideal new family car for 2026, so it’s no surprise to see it winning our top award. It’s well designed, cheap to run and has a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. It provides a spacious interior with clever and practical features, while the driving experience is refined and comfortable.”

Highlighting the Elroq’s value for money, Masson added: “All of this comes at a very competitive price, making it an all-round champion and worthy winner of The Car Expert’s Car of the Year 2026 award.”

In 2025, the Škoda Elroq has quickly established itself as one of the most acclaimed new electric cars in the UK, securing multiple major industry honours. The all-electric SUV was named Car of the Year and Mid-Size SUV of the Year at the Auto Express New Car Awards, and also took top honours at the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2025, being named Best Family Electric SUV. In addition, the sporting flagship of the range, the Elroq vRS was crowned Car of the Year by The Sunday Times Driving.

Launched in April, the Škoda Elroq is available with three battery size options: 63 kWh (59 kWh net), 82 kWh (77 kWh net) and 84 kWh (79 kWh net - vRS only). All feature rear-mounted motors and are rear-wheel drive, with the range-topping vRS model coming with all-wheel drive as standard. The Elroq offers a combined WLTP range of up to 360 miles with the largest 82 kWh (77 kWh net) battery option (Edition 85). Power outputs range from 170 PS to 340 PS.

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