2020 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar AWD vs T5 Cross Country AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
56.0years to pay back
- Plug-in: $22,200 more. Saves $396 a year.
- Break-even: 672,400 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 Polestar AWD T5 Cross Country AWD | $67,300 $45,100 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,140 $1,536 | $22,200 | $396 | 56.0 years | Gas, $19,823 |
| Plug-in Hybrid T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD T5 Momentum FWD | $67,300 $39,650 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,140 $1,422 | $27,650 | $282 | 97.9 years | Gas, $25,955 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $15.00.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 112,100.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 415 hp | 250 hp | +165 hp |
| Torque | 494 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +236 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 23.2 cu ft | 23.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 50.9 cu ft | 50.9 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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