The Skoda Octavia Plug-In Hybrid Hatchback: The Complete Guide For The UK

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Overview

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Skoda Auto, more commonly referred to as Skoda, is headquartered in the Czech Republic. The company was established in 1895.  In 1991, the company become part of the German automotive group, Volkswagen. Skoda vehicles are sold in over 100 countries.

Skoda is committed to an electrification strategy, to include, launching up to 10 electric vehicles, with 6 pure-electric models by 2025.  According to the company, “By 2022, we will be investing a full two billion Euros into eMobility and new mobile services. These investments encompass new products and the production, purchase, quality and launch of new electric vehicles.”

The Citigo-e IV is the first all-electric vehicle from Skoda targeted at the urban consumer. Order books for this BEV opened in December 2019. The all-electric SKODA ENYAQ iV is the first pure electric SUV from SKODA. The e-SUV went on sale in 2020. The SKODA electric vehicles range includes:

• SKODA ENYAQ iV SUV
• SKODA ENYAQ Coupé iV SUV
• SKODA OCTAVIA iV plug-in hybrid hatchback
• SKODA OCTAVIA plug-in hybrid estate
• SKODA SUPERB iV plug-in hybrid hatchback
• SKODA SUPERB iV plug-in hybrid estate

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The Skoda Octavia PHEV Hatchback

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The Skoda Octavia family car has been manufactured since 1996. The model is currently on its fourth generation. The Octavia has sold well since its introduction, with more than five million cars sold. The fourth generation Octavia was unveiled in Prague in November 2019. Deliveries commenced in 2020. The Skoda Octavia is also available as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

The Skoda Octavia hatchback has been a family-favourite for sometime, in particular, with those keen on affordability. With the introduction of the PHEV variant, the Skoda hatchback value proposition has become even more compelling. Driving a PHEV on the emission-free electric mode is cheap, in comparison to using the petrol or diesel engine. Depending on the cost of charging, driving an electric car will cost between 5 pence and 10 pence per mile.

The Skoda Octavia hatchback plug-in hybrid has a 13 kW onboard EV battery, quite typical for PHEVs in this price segment. The manufacturer claims an EV range up to 41 miles (WLTP certified). Even adjusting for real-world driving, the electric car should be able to achieve up to 35 miles, which is reasonably good in comparison to other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Do keep in mind that the majority of family trips are short distances i.e. school-runs, grocery store, shopping etc. The average distanced travelled in a day in the UK is 30 miles (2/3rd motorists), so an electric range up to 35 miles is more than sufficient to take advantage of the benefits of pure electric driving.

Even, for those that drive to work, driving on electric mode works well, as the electric car can be charged at home and at work (workplace EV charging)! For those weekend getaways, the petrol engine can be utilised for the longer drive.

Taking advantage of the EV range will also require inculcating a habit of charging the EV on a regular basis, which again is as easy as charging a smartphone. We at e-zoomed discourage the use of a domestic 3-PIN plug for charging an electric car. A ‘topping up’ approach to charging will help improve the overall efficiency of the electric vehicle and also improve the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. Skoda offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty.

The PHEV is not DC charging compatible (most PHEVs are not) and has a 3.6 kW onboard charger. The PHEV can be fully charged in 3.5 hours. Using a 3-PIN socket will take up to 5 hours. In any case, we at e-zoomed recommend charging the EV overnight, when the electricity tariff rates are cheaper. Of course, we also encourage using green energy to charge the EV!

Moreover, driving on e-mode improves the efficiency of the vehicle i.e. lower motoring costs! Skoda claims the PHEV has a fuel economy up to 284.1 mpg. Real-world economy will certainly be lower, but substantially better compared to the conventional internal combustion (ICE) variant (52.6 mpg).

Though the Octavia plug-in electric car will not deliver a ‘Ferrari acceleration’, the PHEV offers decent performance, appropriate for this type of family car. The 1.4-litre TSI iV petrol engine (4-cylinders) is paired with an electric motor. The plug-in electric car can achieve 0-62 mph in 7.7 seconds.

The top speed of the EV is 137 mph. The total system performance is up to 245 PS and 250 Nm torque. Certainly suitable for city and motorway driving. Of course, do keep in mind that the EV also benefits from instant torque.

Practicality is a strong point for the Octavia PHEV. The vehicle offers generous interior cabin space for front and rear seat passengers, to include legroom and headroom. The EV is certainly comfortable. The boot space has been reduced due to the placement of the onboard EV battery. Nevertheless there is up to 450 L cargo volume on offer!

For company-car drivers, there is the added benefit of lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-8%) tax bills, given the lower tailpipe emission of the PHEV (36g CO2/km), compared to the conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) variant (157g CO2/km). The plug-in electric car does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG).

Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!

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PROS	CONS
Strong ‘value proposition’. An affordable family electric car	Driving performance won’t set the heart racing
Strong on practicality and space	On board charger limited to 3.6 kW AC
Cheap to run on electric mode	Cheaper alternatives available

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The Skoda Octavia Plug-In Hybrid Hatchback (credit: Skoda)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Body Type:	Hatchback
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not Available
Engine:	Petrol-Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

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Variants (3 Options)
Skoda Octavia SE Technology (from £32,850)
Skoda Octavia SE L (from £34,800)
Skoda Octavia VRS (from £38,625)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 13 kWh
Charging:	DC charging not available. On board charger: 3.6 kW AC (0% – 100%: 3.5 hrs)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	22 – 36g (CO2/km)
EV Battery Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles

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Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh	£1.27
Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh	£1.67
Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh	£1.73
Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh	£1.89
Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh	£2.03

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1486
Width (mm):	1829
Length (mm):	4689
Wheelbase (mm):	2679
Turning Circle (m):	11.1
Boot capacity (L):	450

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Plug-In Hybrid 1.4 TSI iV
EV Battery Capacity:	13.0 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	41 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/mil):	233 – 236
Fuel Consumption (mpg)	249.9 – 284.1
Charging:	DC charging not available. On board charger: 3.6 kW AC (0% – 100%: 3.5 hrs)
Top Speed:	137 mph
0-62 mph:	7.7 seconds
Drive:	Available in FWD and AWD
Electric Motor (kW):	N/A
Max Power (PS):	204 – 245
Torque (Nm):	250
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Total Weight (kg):	2,040 – 2,135
Colours:	10
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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