Hello

I'm seriously considering getting this Skoda Elroq 210kW 85 Edition 82kWh 5dr Auto - 2026 (75) from a main dealer with 3,960 miles.

This would be my first EV, is it a good choice as a starter vehicle?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

I have an Elroq edition 85 on a 75 plate. So sounds similar (except we bought new because of a 0% PCP offer).

It wasn't our first EV we'd had one for almost three years. I can't see anything with the Elroq that means it's not ideal as an introduction to EVs.

There's a fair bit of technology, and many things are controlled by the big central display, and via an app. That's normal for most modern cars though. There are much worse out there where EVERYTHING is done via the touchscreen. For me the Elroq gets the balance right.

So, some questions to ask yourself. But the most important one is how do you intend to charge it? Do you have, or are planning to get a charger installed? Or even better, free charging at work? If neither then you either need a granny charger. This plugs into a 13A socket, but is slow (hence a granny charger) and sockets don't cope with the load, over prolonged use. The other alternative is public charging. This varies in price and speed, but can work out relatively expensive if you use just that.

Test drive it though. And watch your right foot. It's like a rocket ship.

Other than that, I'd have no hesitation. After all I have one.

Thank you very much for that brilliant, I'll be having a charger fitted to the house