2027 Skoda Elroq and Enyaq: More Tech, $1000 More — Worth It for WA Buyers?

Skoda has confirmed the MY27 updates for its Elroq and Enyaq electric SUVs heading to Australia, and the headline story is straightforward: you'll pay $1000 more, but you'll get a fair bit more in return. For WA buyers weighing up an EV purchase — especially those eyeing the entry-level models — the changes are worth understanding before you sign anything.

The Battery Change That Actually Matters

The most significant update is under the floor. Entry-level 'Select 60' versions of both the Elroq and Enyaq are swapping out a 63kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack for a new 61kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit.

For Perth drivers, LFP chemistry has a real-world advantage: these batteries handle heat better and are less prone to degradation over time. If you're parking on a black bitumen driveway in Baldivis or Ellenbrook through a 40-degree summer, that thermal resilience matters more than the modest reduction in capacity on paper. WLTP range figures for the new setup haven't been confirmed yet, so hold off on drawing conclusions until those numbers land.

The Select 60 models also get wider rear tyres — a 255mm setup on both the standard 19-inch and optional 20-inch wheel options. Subtle, but a meaningful handling improvement.

Pricing and What's Changed Across the Range

Select and Sportline variants of the Elroq and Enyaq are up $1000 from MY26 pricing. The Enyaq RS range climbs a touch more, rising $1100. The Enyaq Sportline 85's optional Ultimate Pack has also crept up $100 to $5100.

The 130 Years special edition has been dropped from the lineup entirely, and there's no mention yet of a new Elroq Sportline for Australia — so if that was on your radar, you'll need to wait and see.

What WA Buyers Are Still Waiting On

Here's where it gets frustrating. Several features confirmed for European and UK markets haven't been confirmed for Australia yet — and Skoda Australia has been quiet about them.

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality would let you power devices or appliances directly from the car's battery — genuinely useful if you're heading out to regional WA or doing a long run through the Wheatbelt. No word on whether Australian models will get it.

Digital Key support and clarity around online connectivity with the updated infotainment system are also unconfirmed. For buyers who rely on remote app functions — pre-cooling the cabin before a scorching Perth afternoon, for instance — that's not a minor detail.

There's also an updated automatic headlight sensor coming in Europe that can detect 'twilight' conditions and trigger daytime running lights automatically in low-visibility situations like overcast weather or dawn driving. Whether that makes it to WA-spec cars is still unclear.

The $1000 price rise is modest enough that it shouldn't be a dealbreaker — particularly with the LFP battery upgrade for Select 60 buyers. But if you're holding out for V2L or the full European feature set, it's worth waiting for Skoda Australia to confirm exactly what's making the cut before committing.