Elroq named Car of the Year
Škoda is set to end the year with another Car of the Year award. The Elroq has added to its remarkable haul of industry titles by topping The Car Expert’s list of the best cars for 2026.
Unlike other industry accolades, The Car Expert Awards are calculated using its Expert Rating Index, which aggregates new car reviews from more than 30 of the UK’s top motoring titles, including its own. The Car Expert then attributes an overall score to each new car that accurately reflects the consensus of the country’s leading automotive titles.
The Car Expert team found that the Elroq was a consistent high scorer for practicality and value for money, with numerous reviews praising the car’s intelligent design and ease of use. Naming the Elroq Best Small Crossover and overall Car of the Year 2026, The Car Expert’s Editorial Director Stuart Masson, said: “The Škoda Elroq is the ideal new family car for 2026, so it’s no surprise to see it winning our top award. It’s well designed, cheap to run and has a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. It provides a spacious interior with clever and practical features, while the driving experience is refined and comfortable.”
Highlighting the Elroq’s value for money, Masson added: “All of this comes at a very competitive price, making it an all-round champion and worthy winner of The Car Expert’s Car of the Year 2026 award.”
In 2025, the Škoda Elroq has quickly established itself as one of the most acclaimed new electric cars in the UK, securing multiple major industry honours. The all-electric SUV was named Car of the Year and Mid-Size SUV of the Year at the Auto Express New Car Awards, and also took top honours at the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2025, being named Best Family Electric SUV. In addition, the sporting flagship of the range, the Elroq vRS was crowned Car of the Year by The Sunday Times Driving.