2020 BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
745e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid vs 740i xDrive AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
33.0years to pay back
- Plug-in: $6,100 more. Saves $185 a year.
- Break-even: 396,000 miles.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid 740i xDrive AWD | $95,550 $89,450 | 22 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,485 $1,670 | $6,100 | $185 | 33.0 years | Gas, $4,991 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.54.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 66,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 389 hp | 335 hp | +54 hp |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | +113 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | -3.4 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree