Why we withdrew the cost figures and ranking
We removed the previous TCO figures and the conclusions based on them. We do not currently have a complete set of up-to-date sources approved for publication for the variants used in that calculation. An engine result alone does not verify the price, equipment or availability of a vehicle.
A new comparison needs an exact variant and model year, a dated purchase offer, confirmed powertrain specifications and consistent mileage, charging and finance assumptions. We do not substitute a similar vehicle for missing data. The explanations below do not depend on the withdrawn ranking.
Manufacturer references
- https://www.tesla.com/pl_pl/model3/design
- https://www.skoda.pl/_doc/351e05a8-2fdf-4116-878a-63ff3b3f4051
Why verified inputs matter
A model name alone is not enough. Battery size, drivetrain, trim, model year and price must describe the same vehicle. Mixing the price of a base version with the battery of a higher trim can move depreciation and energy costs in opposite directions. For a used car, the price must be identified as a market snapshot. For a plug-in hybrid, fuel consumption after the battery is depleted is essential. If a Polish price or a required technical input is missing, the responsible result is no TCO.
Calculate your own scenario
For a cash purchase, ownership cost is the purchase price plus running costs minus resale value. With finance, use the contractual cash flows without counting the purchase cost or depreciation again on top of payments that already cover it. A finance payment is not the total monthly cost of a car.