2026 Skoda Kodiaq PHEV: Skoda has officially revealed pricing for its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Australia, ahead of its showroom debut.
The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select PHEV will start at $63,490 before on-road costs, placing it $8,500 above the petrol-powered Select variant it is based on. This also positions it below the Kia Sorento PHEV, which begins at $71,130.
A key trade-off, however, is seating. The Kodiaq PHEV accommodates five passengers instead of seven, due to the installation of its high-voltage battery pack, unlike the petrol Kodiaq and the Sorento PHEV.
Boot capacity is slightly reduced as well. Skoda states a 745-litre cargo space in the five-seat Kodiaq PHEV, down from 910 litres in the seven-seat petrol version when the third row is folded flat.
Powertrain and Performance
The Kodiaq PHEV replaces the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engines in the petrol range (140kW in the Select and Sportline, 195kW in the RS) with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol four-cylinder engine producing 110kW and 250Nm, similar to that found in the Octavia and Karoq.
This engine works in tandem with an 85kW/330Nm electric motor and a 25.7kWh lithium-ion battery, delivering a combined output of 150kW and 350Nm. Skoda claims a 0-100km/h sprint in 8.4 seconds.
In terms of electric range, the Kodiaq PHEV achieves 112km under the WLTP standard, which outperforms the Sorento PHEV’s 55km NEDC rating, though the latter is less reflective of real-world driving.
Charging is versatile: the Kodiaq PHEV can handle up to 50kW DC fast charging at public stations and supports 11kW AC home charging, a capability not available in the Sorento PHEV.
Standard Features
The Select PHEV mirrors the equipment list of the petrol Select, with the option of a $6,500 Signature Pack. Highlights include:
- LED headlights and tail-lights
- 13-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation, DAB+ radio, and 10-inch digital cluster
- Tri-zone climate control and heated front seats
- Leather interior with leather sports steering wheel
- Wireless smartphone charging (dual 15W)
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and traffic jam assist
- Lane-keeping, lane-centering, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert
- Nine airbags, autonomous emergency braking, and driver fatigue monitoring
The PHEV is backed by Skoda’s seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with an eight-year/160,000km warranty on the high-voltage battery.
Optional Signature Pack
The $6,500 Signature Package, available for both Select petrol and PHEV models, adds luxury and convenience features such as:
- Eight-way power front seats with massage function
- Passenger seat memory and lumbar support
- Automatic parking and 360-degree camera
- Matrix LED headlights and illuminated front grille
- Hands-free tailgate operation
- Heated outer rear seats
- Head-up display
- Rear sequential indicators
Australian Pricing Summary
- Kodiaq Select seven-seat – $54,990
- Kodiaq Sportline seven-seat – $58,990
- Kodiaq Select PHEV five-seat – $63,490
- Kodiaq RS seven-seat – $69,990
All prices exclude on-road costs.
What’s Next for Skoda in Australia
The Kodiaq PHEV will be joined by the Superb PHEV next year, featuring the same powertrain. Skoda has also expanded its EV lineup with the Elroq small SUV and additional Enyaq mid-size SUV variants. Mild-hybrid technology will also debut on the Kodiaq petrol models next year, retaining front-wheel drive and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine starting around $54,990.
