Skoda Enyaq 85 vs Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: 5-year cost to own (Ireland)
Over 5 years in Ireland (15,000 km/yr), as of July 1, 2026, the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI stays the cheaper car to own — about €38,207 vs €46,493 for the Skoda Enyaq 85, a €8,286 difference over 5 years.
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · IrelandSkoda Octavia 1.5 TSI · €38,207 total · €8,286 less than the Skoda Enyaq 85
Skoda Enyaq 85 vs Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Skoda Enyaq 85 | Petrol · Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €28,508 (61%) | €18,150 (48%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,155 (9%) | €6,863 (18%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€499) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (4%) | €3,503 (9%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (7%) | €3,000 (8%) |
| Financing interest | €8,083 (17%) | €5,642 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €1,050 (3%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €46,493 | €38,207 |
When does the Skoda Enyaq 85 win?
The Skoda Enyaq 85 pulls ahead of the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI if you keep it longer than 14 years. Cheaper home charging flips it sooner.
Skoda Enyaq 85 vs Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI, side by side
Electric
Skoda Enyaq 85
- 5-yr total cost
- €46,493
- Cost / month
- €775
- Cost / km
- €0.62
- Starting price
- €45,980
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 15 kWh/100km
Petrol
Lower 5-yr cost
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI
- 5-yr total cost
- €38,207
- Cost / month
- €637
- Cost / km
- €0.51
- Starting price
- €33,000
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Efficiency
- 5 L/100km
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWh CRU/SEAI
- Petrol (Ireland)
- €1.83/L AA Ireland
FAQ
Is the Skoda Enyaq 85 or the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI cheaper to own over 5 years in Ireland?
The Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI stays the cheaper car to own — about €38,207 vs €46,493 for the Skoda Enyaq 85, a €8,286 difference over 5 years.
When does the Skoda Enyaq 85 become cheaper than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI?
The Skoda Enyaq 85 pulls ahead of the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI if you keep it longer than 14 years. Cheaper home charging flips it sooner.
How much more does the Skoda Enyaq 85 cost to buy than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI?
The Skoda Enyaq 85 starts at €45,980 — €12,980 more than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI (€33,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is €8,286 in favour of the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI.
Which costs less per km — the Skoda Enyaq 85 or the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI?
The Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: €0.51 vs €0.62 per km all-in (€637 vs €775 per month).