2021 Volvo S60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression AWD vs T5 AWD Momentum
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
19.0years to pay back
- Plug-in: $6,400 more. Saves $337 a year.
- Break-even: 227,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression AWD T5 AWD Momentum | $47,650 $41,250 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,140 $1,477 | $6,400 | $337 | 19.0 years | Gas, $4,377 |
| Hybrid Plug-In Recharge R-Design Expression eAWD T5 Momentum FWD | $47,650 $38,950 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,140 $1,422 | $8,700 | $282 | 30.8 years | Gas, $7,005 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design AWD T5 AWD Momentum | $50,650 $41,250 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,140 $1,477 | $9,400 | $337 | 27.9 years | Gas, $7,377 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge R-Design eAWD T5 Momentum FWD | $50,650 $38,950 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,140 $1,422 | $11,700 | $282 | 41.4 years | Gas, $10,005 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription AWD T5 AWD Momentum | $50,650 $41,250 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,140 $1,477 | $9,400 | $337 | 27.9 years | Gas, $7,377 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription eAWD T5 Momentum FWD | $50,650 $38,950 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,140 $1,422 | $11,700 | $282 | 41.4 years | Gas, $10,005 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar AWD T5 AWD Momentum | $64,800 $41,250 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,140 $1,477 | $23,550 | $337 | 69.9 years | Gas, $21,527 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD T5 Momentum FWD | $64,800 $38,950 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,140 $1,422 | $25,850 | $282 | 91.5 years | Gas, $24,155 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.99.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 38,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 250 hp | +150 hp |
| Torque | 472 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +214 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.6 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,447 lb | 3,882 lb | +565 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree