Australian specifications of Skoda’s upcoming Kodiaq plug-in hybrid have been officially revealed ahead of the model’s December 2025 launch date.
Confirmed to sit between the Kodiaq Sportline and upcoming Kodiaq RS, the Kodiaq Select PHEV should cost between $61,990 and $76,990 drive-away. It will likely undercut the mechanically related Volkswagen Tayron PHEV, which will debut early next year for around $60,000.
Pictured: 2025 Combustion-only Skoda Kodiaq
Also revealed for the 2026 Kodiaq model range is a new mild-hybrid variant, available with a choice of five- or seven-seats. According to a graphic from Skoda Australia, the upcoming MHEV could be priced below the base $56,990 drive-away Kodiaq Select.
More information for that model will come to light closer to its 2026 second-quarter launch date.
Currently, the plug-in hybrid segment in Australia is led by the BYD Sealion 6, which starts from $44,400 drive-away, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES, priced from $57,990 drive-away. Both vehicles are slightly larger than midsize SUVs which offer seven seats.
Pictured: Australian pre-production model Skoda Kodiaq Select PHEV
Despite offering a seven-seat configuration in foregoing combustion Kodiaq models, Skoda Australia confirmed to Chasing Cars that the 4758mm long Kodiaq Select plug-in will be marketed strictly as a five-seater when it arrives in December.
This brings more conventionally sized midsize rivals, primarily the next-generation Toyota RAV4 plug-in, into scope. That car is expected to debut early next year, boasting the option of all-wheel drive, a peak output up to 227kW, and an EV-only range of around 100km WLTP.
Comparatively, the Skoda Kodiaq PHEV is limited to front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive reserved for the new flagship RS. Claimed EV driving range is 112km (WLTP), and peak combined output is 150kW/350Nm, good for a 0-100km/hr sprint time of 8.4 seconds.
Pictured: Recently updated 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS
Output is split between a 110kW 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and 85kW/330Nm three-phase electric motor. Electric motor position is yet to be confirmed, but is likely within the Kodiaq PHEV’s six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
High voltage electric power comes from a 25.7kWh battery, which can charge from empty in 2.5 hours on 11kW AC power, or from 10-80 percent in 25 minutes on a DC fast charger, peaking at 50kW.
Combined fuel consumption is quoted at an impressive 1.85L/100km – though it’s unclear if obtaining this fuel figure will require having a fully charged battery, all of the time.
Equipment for the Skoda Kodiaq Select PHEV will mirror its petrol-only Select counterpart (viewable here), excluding an upgraded nine-airbag system, new PHEV drive modes, which include ‘E-Mode’ (EV-only), and ‘Hybrid’, and adjustable regenerative braking.
Additional equipment for the Kodiaq Select PHEV includes an optional panoramic sunroof, or a ‘PHEV Signature Pack’ which adds:
- Massaging front seats
- Matrix LED headlights with automatic cornering lights
- Hands-free boot opening
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Upgraded Canton audio system
- Heads-up display
- Power adjustable front seats with memory
Pricing for the Signature Pack is yet to be confirmed.
According to Skoda Australia, 51 percent of Kodiaq sales usually consist of the range-topping RS model. The Czech company hopes that in 2026, its new Kodiaq PHEV will account for 15 percent of Kodiaq sales, diversifying the range of buyership across several model grades.
