Skoda Elroq vs Toyota bZ4X

The Skoda Elroq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X opens at $55,990. That makes the Skoda Elroq the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $60,489 and $61,589 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Skoda Elroq features a 13-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Elroq stands out with wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the Toyota bZ4X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Skoda Elroq gets cloth upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather.

The Skoda Elroq uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 165kW and 266Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 165kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Skoda Elroq) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 516km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (Skoda Elroq) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

The Skoda Elroq measures 4,488mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 202mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the Skoda Elroq and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Skoda Elroq a 18L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Elroq leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Elroq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.