Toyota bZ4X vs Skoda Elroq

The Toyota bZ4X starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Elroq opens at $54,990. 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 $61,589 and $60,489 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

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

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

The Toyota bZ4X uses a Electric producing 167kW and 269Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 167kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Elroq is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X) vs 82kWh (Skoda Elroq), giving WLTP ranges of 591km and 570km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Toyota bZ4X) vs 135kW (Skoda Elroq).

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

Boot space is 452L in the Toyota bZ4X and 470L in the Skoda Elroq, 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Elroq). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.