Škoda Elroq Triumphs with Revolutionary Modern Solid Design, Winning Its 18th Red Dot Award and Attracting Over 45,000 Orders Globally

Škoda Elroq Triumphs with Revolutionary Modern Solid Design, Winning Its 18th Red Dot Award and Attracting Over 45,000 Orders Globally

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has announced that its latest electric compact SUV, the Elroq, has won a prestigious Red Dot Award. The Elroq, the first production model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, showcases revolutionary features including a high-gloss black Tech-Deck Face, uniquely styled narrow LED headlights, and finely crafted rear lighting that enhance both aesthetics and aerodynamics. The vehicle, which has already generated considerable consumer interest with over 45,000 orders placed across 30 markets by the end of March, marks Škoda’s 18th Red Dot Award win. The award was determined by a jury of 43 international experts from 21 nations during the competition’s 70th edition, and the official ceremony is scheduled for 8 July in Essen, Germany. This achievement underlines Škoda’s continued commitment to innovative design and aligns with the recent successes of other models like the Fabia and the Enyaq.

(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 10-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Škoda has celebrated a major design achievement with the new Elroq, the electric compact SUV that is the first production model to fully implement the brand’s new Modern Solid design language. This innovative language—marked by robustness, functionality, and authenticity—is epitomized by striking features such as the high-gloss black Tech-Deck Face that replaces the classic grille, sculpted bonnet details with Unique Dark Chrome accents, and reimagined narrow four-eyed LED headlights. The Elroq’s dynamic rear lighting and thoughtful aerodynamic tweaks, which have achieved an impressive 0.26 cd drag coefficient, add to its groundbreaking design approach.

The prestigious Red Dot Award has been bestowed on the Škoda Elroq by a jury of 43 international experts from 21 countries, evaluating over 50 categories. This accolade represents the 18th Red Dot Award for Škoda, reinforcing the brand’s legacy of award-winning design. Not only has the design resonated with industry professionals, but it has also found favor with customers—over 45,000 orders were placed across 30 markets by the end of March. The official awards ceremony will take place on 8 July in Essen, Germany.

“As we unveil the Elroq, our design team has masterfully maintained key hallmarks of Škoda’s heritage while infusing new ideas and visual accents such as the Tech-Deck Face,” said Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Auto Design. “The Red Dot Award is a true validation of our work, and I thank everyone who helped bring the Elroq’s design to life.”

With its highly appealing aesthetics and a design that emphasizes both form and function, the Škoda Elroq is well-positioned to capture the compact electric SUV market, arriving at just the right moment as demand for affordable electric mobility soars. The success of the Elroq is a significant chapter in Škoda’s distinguished history of Red Dot Award wins, following recent accolades for the fourth-generation Fabia and the Enyaq.

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SOURCE: Škoda Auto a.s