Skoda Australia will finally offer plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology in Australia, with electrified versions of two of its largest vehicles set to debut in the next 12 months.
Despite growing demand for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles (EVs), Skoda only launched its first EV in Australia in 2024 – the Enyaq – and has never offered any PHEVs.
However, the Volkswagen Group manufacturer will soon expand its lineup to include PHEV versions of the Kodiaq SUV and Superb, according to new Skoda Australia director Lucie Kuhn.
“Regarding the PHEVs, we will be able to get the Kodiaq and Superb for the Australian market either late 2025 or early 2026,” Ms Kuhn told CarExpert.
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Skoda Superb Combi iV
Known as the Kodiaq iV and Superb iV overseas, the incoming plug-in hybrids are powered by a version of the Volkswagen Group’s second-generation plug-in hybrid system for vehicles on the MQB platform.
The powertrain combines a new 110kW, turbocharged 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with an electric motor and 25.7kWh lithium-ion battery.
System power is quoted at 150kW, which is down on the 200kW offered by Audi, Cupra and Volkswagen models with the same PHEV system.
Both the Kodiaq and Superb iV quote more than 100km of electric-only driving range on Europe’s WLTP cycle, with the Superb claiming “up to 120 kilometres”. The pair can be fast-charged at up to 50kW via a DC public fast charger.
The inclusion of a hybrid battery sees the Kodiaq iV lose the capacity to seat seven, while the Superb iV is only offered in the wagon or ‘Combi’ body style.
Skoda Kodiaq iV
Just last month Ms Kuhn was unable to confirm PHEVs for Australia as the models required “elevated testing that is necessary, because of the temperatures [in Australia] to make cars safe for Australian customers.”
Plug-in hybrid versions of the smaller Octavia have also been offered overseas.
In addition to the introduction of PHEVs in Australia, Skoda is gearing up to launch the Elroq electric SUV and facelifted Enyaq, both of which are due to land in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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