Skoda Elroq: DC charging power is reduced
In some versions of the Skoda Elroq, DC charging capacity is reduced. There is no disadvantage for customers, as the charging time remains stable, says Skoda.
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The DC peak charging power is still one of the much-noticed brochure values that manufacturers like to advertise when they can shine in this respect. However, customers have learned in recent years that this value is only of limited value. What is more interesting is the time it takes to charge a battery from 10 to 80 percent. This is presumably what Skoda is hoping for, because while some competitors are outdoing themselves with ever higher DC charging capacities, this value is now falling in the Elroq.
Unchanged charging time
Up to now, Elroq users have been able to charge with up to 175 kW at peak times. In all Elroq 85s built from calendar week 24 onwards, the DC charging power will drop to 135 kW. However, the promised charging time in the window between 10 and 80 percent will not change. It remains unchanged at around 26 minutes. This is possible because the charging curve in the version with 135 kW charging power drops less sharply in the high range than before. In at least one scenario, however, the change in peak charging power does have disadvantages for customers. For example, if you only charge from 10 to 40 percent because that is enough to reach your destination, you will now have to wait a few minutes longer.
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Other models affected?
The background to this reduction is a change in battery cell suppliers. It is currently unclear whether only the Elroq 85 is affected. This is because the battery with 82 kWh gross, 77 kWh net and 175 kW DC charging power is widely used throughout the Volkswagen Group. A local Skoda dealer confirmed that orders for the Enyaq 85x will be temporarily halted from May 21. It is quite possible that the supplier swap will have a wider impact and also affect other Group brands.
(mfz)