Plug-in Hybrid Technology | ŠKODA Ireland

A new way to drive

Plug-in hybrid vehicles, known as PHEVs, give you the best of both worlds. By combining an electric motor with a traditional combustion engine, they dramatically reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Drive it your way

A plug-in hybrid could be the perfect alternative if you don’t feel ready to make the jump to a fully electric car. For shorter journeys a PHEV can use just electricity, however you still have the petrol engine to fall back on if you need to clock up more miles.

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Three driving modes

Regular motorway drives, short urban commutes or long one off trips - with three distinct driving modes our plug-in-hybrid models offer flexibility to suit all types of drive.

E-mode

When using e-mode your PHEV will drive purely on electricity. The SUPERB iV in e-mode will give you a range of up to 37 miles* and a top speed of 86mph.

Sport-mode

Hit Sport-mode and feel the full power of your PHEV. This mode fully engages both the electric and petrol engines to give you a faster, more dynamic performance.

Hybrid-mode

Hybrid-mode switches between both engines depending on the situation. The electronics optimise the balance between the petrol engine and the electric motor.

What are the benefits?

Easy to charge

Our PHEVs are powered by cutting edge Lithium-ion batteries. If you get a home charger installed you can be sure of having a full battery every time you set off in the morning. There are even Government grants that can save you up to €600 off the installation cost.

Regenerative braking

When you drive a plug-in hybrid it makes the most of wasted energy. The energy created by braking is converted and stored in the Li-ion battery for later use.

Great for the environment

When driving purely on electricity, your PHEV is 100% emission free. Not only is this eco friendly, it also means you’ll be excluded from certain fees including London’s Congestion Charge.

Electric Vehicle Grant Scheme

SEAI is offering grants of up to €5,000 for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) purchased and registered in Ireland.

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