SKODA'S Elroq baby electric SUV will be priced from £31,500 when it arrives in the UK - one of the cheapest EVs of its type.

The Elroq has a variety ofpowertrain and battery options, with a maximum range of up to 360 miles and comes with a rear-view camera, Crew Protect Assist, blind spot detection and a 13-inch infotainment screen with SmartLink.

The compact SUV is the electric alternative to the Karoq and offers list price parity with its ICE counterpart.

The Elroq is the first Skoda model to adopt the brand's new Modern Solid design language.

A glossy black Tech-DeckFace replaces the typical Skoda grille, while still referencing familiar Skoda lines. The new front is also characterised by a front bumper with a dark chrome insert, while the hallmark Skoda SUV "four eyes" headlights graphic has been completely reinterpreted.

TheElroq is also the first model to feature the Skoda lettering on both the bonnet and steering wheel.

With an aerodynamic body, boasting a drag coefficient of just 0.26, is has a top speed of 111 mph and a 0 to 62mph acceleration of 6.6 seconds for the Elroq 85.

The Elroq is available with three different battery sizes and powertrains starting at 170ps for the entry-level Elroq 50 model.

The Elroq 85 can achieve amaximum range of 360 miles and charging rates of up to 175kW at DC fast-charging stations enable the 82 kWh battery of the Elroq 85 to recharge from 10 to 80percent in 28minutes.

The batteries of the Elroq 50 and Elroq 60 can be charged evenmore quickly, in 25 minutes or less.

It has the largest boot in its class with 470 litres of luggage capacity and up to 1,580 litres with the rear seats folded down.

There are also new Simply Clever features, among them compartments offering 48litres of storage capacity and a storage net for the charging cable under the parcel shelf.

Arange of intuitive connectivity features, advanced assistance systems and up to nine airbags are also fitted.

The six model Elroq line up will top out at £41,600 for SportLine 85 versions.