2021 MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Cooper SE ALL4 AWD vs ALL4 Oxford AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
35.7years to pay back
- Plug-in: $10,400 more. Saves $291 a year.
- Break-even: 428,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper SE ALL4 AWD ALL4 Oxford AWD | $41,500 $31,100 | 29 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,131 $1,422 | $10,400 | $291 | 35.7 years | Gas, $8,654 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Cooper SE ALL4 AWD ALL4 Oxford AWD | $41,500 $31,100 | 29 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,131 $1,422 | $10,400 | $291 | 35.7 years | Gas, $8,654 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $9.27.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 71,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 134 hp | +87 hp |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | +122 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.2 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 47.4 cu ft | 47.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,985 lb | 3,793 lb | +192 lb |
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