2020 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum vs T5 FWD Momentum
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
48.1years to pay back
- Plug-in: $13,800 more. Saves $287 a year.
- Break-even: 576,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 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 Momentum T5 FWD Momentum | $53,950 $40,150 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,313 $1,600 | $13,800 | $287 | 48.1 years | Gas, $12,077 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design T5 FWD Momentum | $60,650 $40,150 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,313 $1,600 | $20,500 | $287 | 71.4 years | Gas, $18,777 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription T5 FWD Momentum | $60,650 $40,150 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,313 $1,600 | $20,500 | $287 | 71.4 years | Gas, $18,777 |
| T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar T5 FWD Momentum | $69,500 $40,150 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,313 $1,600 | $29,350 | $287 | 102.2 years | Gas, $27,627 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD T5 FWD Momentum | $69,500 $40,150 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,313 $1,600 | $29,350 | $287 | 102.2 years | Gas, $27,627 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $10.45.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 96,100.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 250 hp | +150 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.8 cu ft | 17.8 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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree