2020 Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Grand Touring AWD vs Standard AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
32.1years to pay back
- Plug-in: $15,200 more. Saves $473 a year.
- Break-even: 385,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Touring AWD Standard AWD | $68,800 $53,600 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,447 $1,920 | $15,200 | $473 | 32.1 years | Gas, $12,361 |
| Black Label Grand Touring AWD Standard AWD | $87,800 $53,600 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,447 $1,920 | $34,200 | $473 | 72.3 years | Gas, $31,361 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $9.27.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 64,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 494 hp | 400 hp | +94 hp |
| Torque | 630 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | +215 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.3 cu ft | 18.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 77.7 cu ft | 77.7 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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