2020 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?

Hybrid Touring FWD vs Touring FWD

No. Does not pay back in 6 years.

8.7years to pay back

Plug-in: $5,950 more. Saves $687 a year.
Break-even: 103,900 miles.
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. Dashed line: the $5,950 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every plug-in pair

2020 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
Hybrid Touring FWD Touring FWD	$39,995 $34,045	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$5,950	$687	8.7 years	Gas, $1,827
Hybrid Touring L FWD Touring L FWD	$42,295 $37,145	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$5,150	$687	7.5 years	Gas, $1,027
Hybrid Touring L 35th Anniversary FWD Touring L 35th Anniversary FWD	$42,295 $37,145	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$5,150	$687	7.5 years	Gas, $1,027
Hybrid Red S FWD Red S FWD	$45,845 $44,795	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$1,050	$687	1.5 years	Plug-in, $3,074
Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD	$45,845 $44,795	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$1,050	$687	1.5 years	Plug-in, $3,074
Hybrid Limited 35th Anniversary FWD Limited 35th Anniversary FWD	$45,845 $44,795	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$1,050	$687	1.5 years	Plug-in, $3,074

Hybrid Touring FWD vs Touring FWD: other differences
Measure	Plug-in	Gas	Change
Horsepower	260 hp	287 hp	-27 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft	262 lb-ft	about the same
Cargo, seats up	32.3 cu ft	32.3 cu ft	about the same
Cargo, seats down	140.5 cu ft	140.5 cu ft	about the same
Curb weight	4,987 lb	4,330 lb	+657 lb

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.