2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?

45 TFSI Premium AWD vs 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD

Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.

$270less a year to run

Plug-in: same price. Saves $270 a year.
No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.

Bars: total energy saving after each year. No price gap to pay back.

Every plug-in pair

2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
45 TFSI Premium AWD 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD	$43,300 $43,300	24 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg	$1,330 $1,600	$0	$270	None needed	Plug-in, $1,618
45 TFSI Prestige AWD 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD	$43,300 $43,300	24 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg	$1,330 $1,600	$0	$270	None needed	Plug-in, $1,618
45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD	$43,300 $43,300	24 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg	$1,330 $1,600	$0	$270	None needed	Plug-in, $1,618
Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD	$52,900 $43,300	27 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg	$1,242 $1,600	$9,600	$358	26.8 years	Gas, $7,449
Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD	$56,600 $43,300	27 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg	$1,242 $1,600	$13,300	$358	37.1 years	Gas, $11,149
Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD	$60,350 $43,300	27 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg	$1,242 $1,600	$17,050	$358	47.6 years	Gas, $14,899

45 TFSI Premium AWD vs 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD: other differences
Measure	Plug-in	Gas	Change
Horsepower	248 hp	248 hp	about the same
Torque	273 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	about the same
Max towing	4,400 lb	4,400 lb	about the same
Cargo, seats up	25.1 cu ft	25.1 cu ft	about the same
Curb weight	4,045 lb	4,045 lb	about the same

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.