The tech lineup is impressive, and that AR heads up display is what impresses me. Skoda is stepping up their game, and it’s great to see. So let’s be real, at the end of the day, it’s all about the software experience. All that fancy hardware won’t mean much if it’s laggy or unintuitive.

I'm actually glad to see an EV that doesn't try to melt your face off in the acceleration department. Perhaps that's what it means — they've put more effort into other areas like build quality and practicality.

It's not a bad looking electric SUV, but in terms of design, it looks like every other electric SUV out there now. What happened to the Skoda charm? I’m concerned that they are losing their identity in the EV market.

We shouldn't underestimate VW Group's resources. Should they be able to leverage their partnerships and scale up, the Elroq could have access to a strong charging network pretty quickly. It’s not simply about the car, it’s the ecosystem.

The Elroq’s pricing certainly has me at least tempted to consider it as part of the market for an EV. I’m more interested in how it stacks up feature for feature against pricier options like the VW ID.4. It could be a winner if it can match the tech and comfort, for a lower price.