Skoda Elroq Home Charging UK: Cost per Charge, Time & Best Chargers
Vehicle guide
The 77 kWh Elroq 85 fills in about 10½ hours on a 7 kW wallbox and costs under £6 on an off-peak tariff. Intelligent Go works through the car, Battery Care sets 80%, and the 6 m cable is in the boot.
Battery
77 kWh
20–80% at home
~6h 45m
AC limit
11 kW
20–80% at 7.6p
£3.51
Range
~275 mi
Charging time estimates
Approximate AC charging times
| Charge window | 3-pin (~2.3kW) | 7kW | 11kW max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–80% | 21h 40m | 7h 10m | 4h 30m |
| 0–100% | 36h 10m | 11h 55m | 7h 35m |
Assumes 8% charging losses and rounded 5-minute estimates. 3-pin assumes about 2.3kW; 7kW uses up to 7kW; three-phase only appears when the vehicle can accept more than 7.4kW AC.
Vehicle-specific tariff cost
Skoda Elroq 85 charging cost at 10,000 miles.
EV electricity only, using 3.6 miles per kWh and assuming every charging kWh reaches the listed lower rate. Household electricity and the postcode-dependent standing charge sit outside these figures.
Compare the full household bill, eligibility and achievable off-peak share in the EV tariff decision guide.
Charger picks
Skoda Elroq 85: 3 chargers we’d pick
Picked for the trade-offs that matter most when you’re buying for Skoda Elroq 85 specifically.
Best fit for Skoda Elroq 85
Tesla Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)At £475 the 7.3 m tethered cable covers the Elroq's rear-right socket parked nose-in; the car carries Intelligent Go itself through MyŠkoda.
- Price
- £475
- Power
- 7.4kW / 22kW
Skoda's Octopus link was offline for part of 2025; the Ohme's own integration keeps the 7.6p rate even when the car's does not.
- Price
- £559
- Power
- 7.4kW
The cheapest OZEV-approved unit at £480 with the RCD built in, for renters and flat owners whose Elroq does its own scheduling.
- Price
- £480
- Power
- 7.4kW
The hardware
The Elroq's Type 2 inlet sits on the rear right wing, so reversing onto a driveway puts the socket nearest the house; nose-in parking is where a 7.5 m cable earns its money. The on-board charger is 11 kW on every version; Skoda quotes 7.2 kW on a single-phase supply, which is what a UK 7 kW wallbox delivers. A 6 m Type 2 cable comes in the boot; the 3-pin lead is an option at about £235.
DC charging peaks at around 145 kW on the Elroq 60 and 165–175 kW on the 85, which is a motorway figure and irrelevant at home.
Variants (2026)
| Variant | Battery (usable) | Max AC | Max DC | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elroq 60 (SE L, Edition) | 58 kWh | 11 kW | ~145 kW | 274–279 miles |
| Elroq 85 (SE L, Edition, SportLine) | 77 kWh | 11 kW | 165–175 kW | 364–370 miles |
| Elroq 85x (AWD) / vRS | 77 kWh | 11 kW | 175 kW | 344–360 miles |
Usable capacities from EV Database; Skoda's own UK pages have started quoting 79 kWh net for the 85, so treat 77–79 as the range. The Elroq 50 was dropped from the UK line-up. Real-world range is about 215 miles for the 60 and 275 for the 85.
How long it takes to charge the Elroq
The figures below are for the Elroq 85, the version most people buy, with its 77kWh usable battery.
20% to 80%, the everyday window
| Supply | Charge time (20–80%) | Range added |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pin socket (~2.3 kW) | ~20 hours | ~166 miles |
| 7 kW wallbox | ~6 hours | ~166 miles |
| 11 kW three-phase | ~4.2 hours | ~166 miles |
A full charge is an overnight job on single-phase; a 20–80% top-up fits between dinner and bed. The 11 kW figure needs a three-phase supply, which most UK homes lack and few should pay to install for a car this size.
0% to 100%
| Supply | Charge time (0–100%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pin socket (~2.3 kW) | ~33½ hours | Emergency use only |
| 7 kW wallbox (single-phase) | ~10½ hours | The standard overnight charge |
| 11 kW wallbox (three-phase) | ~7 hours | Only if the house has a three-phase supply |
Costs
The tariff does most of the work. The Elroq returns about 3.6 mi/kWh in real-world UK driving.
Cost per full charge (77kWh)
| Tariff | Rate | 0–100% | 20–80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDF GoElectric | 6.66p/kWh | £5.13 | £3.08 |
| Octopus Intelligent Go | 7.6p/kWh | £5.85 | £3.51 |
| Octopus Go | 9.5p/kWh | £7.32 | £4.39 |
| British Gas EV Power | 9.5p/kWh | £7.32 | £4.39 |
| Standard variable (Ofgem cap) | 26.32p/kWh | £20.27 | £12.16 |
| Public rapid charger | 79p/kWh | £60.83 | £36.50 |
Annual charging cost at 10,000 miles
| Tariff | Cost per mile | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus Intelligent Go | 2.1p/mile | £211 |
| Octopus Go | 2.6p/mile | £264 |
| Standard variable | 7.3p/mile | £731 |
| Public rapid only | 21.9p/mile | £2,194 |
| Petrol equivalent | ~19p | ~£1,900 |
Petrol assumes 40 mpg at £1.45 a litre. The electricity figures are charging only: no standing charge, and no allowance for the 5–10% lost between the wall and the battery.
The gap between the standard rate and a good EV tariff is several hundred pounds a year on typical mileage, and it costs nothing to close. The interactive savings calculator runs the numbers for your mileage; the UK EV Charging Cost Index compares every tariff per mile.
NMC battery and Battery Care mode
The Elroq uses an NMC pack and ships with Skoda's Battery Care mode, which caps the daily charge at 80% and is the right setting for everyday use. Charge to 100% for a long trip, then let it fall back. The pack behaves like the rest of the MEB family (VW ID.4, Enyaq, Cupra Born): nothing exotic, no LFP freedom to sit at full, and a sensible 80% habit keeps the warranty curve on your side.
One thing owners trip over: the charge limit lives in two places, the car and the MyŠkoda app, and they do not always agree. If the car stops at 80% when you asked for 100%, or stops at 50% with a "minimum charge" setting active, check the in-car setting first (Elroq forum thread).
Smart tariffs and the Elroq
Intelligent Octopus Go can control the car directly through the manufacturer's app, so any charger works: the charger is just a socket, and Octopus tells the car when to draw. Skoda is on Octopus's car-side list, with a caveat: the integration was withdrawn for several months in 2025 and then restored (owners' account). It works today, but if Octopus's checker says no for your car, a compatible charger gives you the same tariff without depending on Skoda's servers. OVO Charge Anytime lists Skoda too. For fixed-window tariffs, the MyŠkoda departure timer handles Octopus Go and EDF GoElectric on its own.
Choosing a charger
Every home charger on this site works with the Elroq: Type 2 is universal for UK AC charging. With the car doing the scheduling, the question is cable, price and whether you want a supplier link as a backup.
- Tesla Wall Connector at £475: works with any Type 2 car despite the badge, and the 7.3 m tethered cable covers nose-in parking with the Elroq's rear-right socket. Four-year warranty.
- Ohme Home Pro at £559: the belt-and-braces choice. If Skoda's Octopus link drops out again, the Ohme carries Intelligent Go on its own.
- Easee One at £480: compact, RCD built in, and the cheapest OZEV-approved route if you rent or live in a flat.
Full head-to-heads are on the charger comparison page, and the smart-tariff chargers guide covers which units talk to which supplier.
Common questions
Can I charge an Elroq from a 3-pin plug?
Yes, with Skoda's optional 3-pin lead or any portable charger, at about 2.3 kW: roughly 8 miles an hour and well over a day for a full 77 kWh charge. A fallback, not a routine. 3-pin guide here.
Does the Elroq work with Intelligent Octopus Go?
Yes, through the MyŠkoda app, so any charger will do. The link went down for part of 2025, so a charger with its own Octopus integration is a reasonable insurance policy.
Is the 60 or the 85 better for home charging?
The 60 fills in about 8 hours on 7 kW and the 85 in about 10½; both are overnight. Choose on range and price, not charging time.
Does the Elroq have Vehicle-to-Load?
Skoda has talked about a 3.6 kW V2L function for later model years; it is not on current UK cars. No vehicle-to-grid.
Getting set up
- Switch to an EV tariff before anything else; the saving starts the day it goes live.
- Choose a charger, or compare them all.
- Get installation quotes: up to three local installers, no obligation.
- Read the installation guide so the day itself holds no surprises.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
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