2020 Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Hybrid AWD vs V8 AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$8,300less to buy
- Plug-in: $8,300 less. Saves $483 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.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid AWD V8 AWD | $160,000 $168,300 | 19 mpg, 75 kWh/100 mi 17 mpg | $1,776 $2,259 | -$8,300 | $483 | None needed | Plug-in, $11,200 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 443 hp | 542 hp | -99 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 568 lb-ft | -52 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 7,000 lb | 7,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.0 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 5,831 lb | 5,264 lb | +567 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree