SKODA has introduced its new “budget-friendly” SUV, showcasing its updated logo, with the official launch anticipated in just a few days.
The sleek new model will mark the car brand’s third electric vehicle to hit showrooms.
Skoda is set to unveil its brand-new electric SUV in just days[/caption]
Similar to Volkswaggen’s EVs the Elroq will feature a 82kWh pack[/caption]
The brand-new SUV is set to be unveiled on October 1, according to Skoda.
Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, Skoda’s Elroq will compete with Volvo’s EX30 and MG 4 EV as a “budget-friendly” city car.
Motorists looking to get behind the wheel of Skoda’s new SUV will need to spend between £30,000 and £35,000, which is around £11,000 lower than the average price of an electric SUV.
Similar to Volkswaggen’s EVs the Elroq will feature a 82kWh pack.
The same battery can be found in Skoda’s Enyaq model which has range of 348 miles.
A cheaper model boasting a 58kWh pack is expected to be released next year, according to Autocar.
The Elroq’s interior will include a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen complemented by a range of physical buttons for controlling climate functions.
To promote sustainability, Skoda announced that many of the materials used in the Elroq are sourced from recycled plastic bottles and textiles.
It follows a little-known car brand which is set to launch an incredibly cheap EV with seats that convert into beds.
Dongfeng, one of the largest car makers in China, has arrived in Europe with the Nammi Box budget EV.
The Chinese state-owned company’s new EV is set to rival the Citroen e-C3, currently one of the cheapest in the European market costing £21,035.
Dongfeng has already launched its car in Switzerland for just £19,615.
The brand-new EV will boast a 42.3kWh battery and will offer an impressive range of 193 miles.
In comparison, the £21,000 e-C3 has a range of 199 miles from a 44kWh battery.
The Nammi Box’s interior will feature a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen at the centre point of the dash.
The affordable EV will also boast reclining front seats that can be transformed into a makeshift bed.
The new car also features a distinct black and white interior using high-quality materials.
While the Dongfeng model’s exterior appears bulky with its rounded shapes, its extending door handles, frameless windows, unusual headlights and two-tone look are similar to other Smart models.
To keep costs down, the Nammi Box may be one of the first vehicles produced at the company’s proposed factory in Italy.
Dongfeng is reportedly in discussions with the Italian government about creating the site, according to Reuters.
Due to expensive new EU import taxes on Chinese-made EVs, securing the new plant will allow the company to avoid hefty charges.
Since its unveiling at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the Nammi Box has been available to order from prices raging from £8,600 to £11,800, according to CarNewsChina.
Currently, there are no further details on Dongfeng’s wider release date.
It comes after one of Europe’s largest car firms is reportedly set to scrap to of its beloved models soon.
And car production in the UK has dwindled for the sixth straight month as factories continue winding down their key models.
