Is a plug-in hybrid worth it in Estonia?
Over 5 years the Škoda Kodiaq iV costs €8,300 less than the Škoda Kodiaq TDI (€45,353 against €53,653).
Over 5 years the Toyota RAV4 costs €6,083 less than the Škoda Kodiaq iV (€39,270 against €45,353).
Over 5 years the Tesla Model Y costs €11,799 less than the Škoda Kodiaq iV (€33,554 against €45,353).
If a plug-in hybrid is never charged it runs on petrol alone, and the Škoda Kodiaq iV’s total rises by €2,867: €48,220 instead of €45,353.
The Škoda Kodiaq iV is cheaper than the Škoda Kodiaq TDI at any distance from 5,000 to 60,000 km a year.
The Škoda Kodiaq iV stays dearer than the Toyota RAV4 even at 60,000 km a year.
The Škoda Kodiaq iV stays dearer than the Tesla Model Y even at 60,000 km a year.
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Assumptions: 20,000 km a year, 5 years, bought with cash, 80% of charging at home, fuel and electricity prices rising 5% a year; prices as of 8 October 2026. Every assumption can be changed in the calculator.
Total cost over 5 years at 20,000 km a year
| Cost | Škoda Kodiaq iV Plug-in hybrid | Škoda Kodiaq TDI Diesel | Toyota RAV4 Full hybrid | Tesla Model Y Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | €44,440 | €47,210 | €41,300 | €40,990 |
| Depreciation | €20,422 | €23,754 | €13,800 | €13,937 |
| Interest and cost of capital | €3,187 | €3,238 | €3,317 | €3,276 |
| Energy | €11,837 | €16,248 | €12,375 | €5,013 |
| Preheating | €114 | €280 | €255 | €401 |
| Car tax and registration fee | €1,495 | €3,503 | €1,640 | €464 |
| Insurance | €3,117 | €2,100 | €2,080 | €4,264 |
| Service and inspection | €1,805 | €2,455 | €2,672 | €1,005 |
| Repair risk after warranty | €0 | €0 | €1,058 | €600 |
| Tyres | €2,075 | €2,075 | €2,075 | €3,294 |
| Other costs | €1,300 | €0 | €0 | €1,300 |
| Total cost | €45,353 | €53,653 | €39,270 | €33,554 |
| Per month on average | €756 | €894 | €654 | €559 |
| Cost per km | €0.45/km | €0.54/km | €0.39/km | €0.34/km |
| Value at the end | €24,018 | €23,456 | €27,500 | €27,053 |
How mileage changes the answer
Total cost over 5 years at different yearly distances. The cheapest is in bold.
| Distance per year | Škoda Kodiaq iV | Škoda Kodiaq TDI | Toyota RAV4 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 km | €33,886 | €40,282 | €26,500 | €24,460 |
| 20,000 km | €45,353 | €53,653 | €39,270 | €33,554 |
| 30,000 km | €58,625 | €68,411 | €52,506 | €43,322 |
Questions and answers
How often do you need to charge a plug-in hybrid?
The calculation assumes the Škoda Kodiaq iV covers 30% of its distance on electricity. If a plug-in hybrid is never charged it runs on petrol alone, and the Škoda Kodiaq iV’s total rises by €2,867: €48,220 instead of €45,353. A plug-in pays off mainly when it is charged every day at home or at work.
What is the car tax on a plug-in hybrid?
Škoda Kodiaq iV: annual tax €142 and registration fee €785 (2026). For plug-in hybrids the mass component starts at 2,200 kg (2,000 kg for other cars); the registration fee rises to €1,090 in 2028 and €1,395 in 2031.
At what mileage does a plug-in hybrid pay off?
The Škoda Kodiaq iV is cheaper than the Škoda Kodiaq TDI at any distance from 5,000 to 60,000 km a year. The Škoda Kodiaq iV stays dearer than the Toyota RAV4 even at 60,000 km a year. The Škoda Kodiaq iV stays dearer than the Tesla Model Y even at 60,000 km a year.
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