2021 BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?

530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD vs 530e RWD

Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.

$198less a year to run

Plug-in: same price. Saves $198 a year.
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. No price gap to pay back.

Every plug-in pair

2021 BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD 530e RWD	$57,200 $57,200	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg	$1,279 $1,477	$0	$198	None needed	Plug-in, $1,187
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD 530e xDrive AWD	$59,500 $59,500	25 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg	$1,319 $1,536	$0	$217	None needed	Plug-in, $1,303

530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD vs 530e RWD: other differences
Measure	Plug-in	Gas	Change
Horsepower	288 hp	288 hp	about the same
Torque	310 lb-ft	257 lb-ft	+53 lb-ft
Cargo, seats up	10.0 cu ft	14.0 cu ft	-4.0 cu ft
Curb weight	4,222 lb	4,220 lb	about the same

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.