2021 Porsche Panamera hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
4 E-Hybrid AWD vs 4 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
68.7years to pay back
- Hybrid: $12,000 more. Saves $175 a year.
- Break-even: 825,000 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 E-Hybrid AWD 4 AWD | $103,800 $91,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $12,000 | $175 | 68.7 years | Gas, $10,953 |
| 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD 4 AWD | $107,800 $91,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $16,000 | $175 | 91.7 years | Gas, $14,953 |
| 4 E-Hybrid Executive AWD 4 AWD | $108,300 $91,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $16,500 | $175 | 94.5 years | Gas, $15,453 |
| 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD 4 AWD | $117,300 $91,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $25,500 | $175 | 146.1 years | Gas, $24,453 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD 4 AWD | $187,700 $91,800 | 19 mpg 20 mpg | $2,021 $1,920 | $95,900 | -$101 | Never | Gas, $96,506 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD 4 AWD | $191,700 $91,800 | 19 mpg 20 mpg | $2,021 $1,920 | $99,900 | -$101 | Never | Gas, $100,506 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive AWD 4 AWD | $198,100 $91,800 | 19 mpg 20 mpg | $2,021 $1,920 | $106,300 | -$101 | Never | Gas, $106,906 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 137,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 325 hp | +130 hp |
| Max towing | 7,716 lb | 4,850 lb | +2,866 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | -3.4 cu ft |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. 4S E-Hybrid AWD vs 4 AWD.
- Plug-in: $21,500 more. Saves $364 a year.
- Break-even: 709,000 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4S E-Hybrid AWD 4 AWD | $113,300 $91,800 | 22 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,556 $1,920 | $21,500 | $364 | 59.1 years | Gas, $19,317 |
| 4S E-Hybrid Executive AWD 4 AWD | $124,600 $91,800 | 22 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,556 $1,920 | $32,800 | $364 | 90.1 years | Gas, $30,617 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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