2020 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design AWD vs T6 Momentum AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
38.9years to pay back
- Plug-in: $12,650 more. Saves $325 a year.
- Break-even: 467,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design AWD T6 Momentum AWD | $63,200 $50,550 | 30 mpg, 56 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,211 $1,536 | $12,650 | $325 | 38.9 years | Gas, $10,701 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription AWD T6 Momentum AWD | $63,200 $50,550 | 30 mpg, 56 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,211 $1,536 | $12,650 | $325 | 38.9 years | Gas, $10,701 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $9.57.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 77,900.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 316 hp | +84 hp |
| Torque | 472 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | +177 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,650 lb | 1,650 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 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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