2021 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression vs T5 FWD Momentum
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
52.9years to pay back
- Plug-in: $11,800 more. Saves $223 a year.
- Break-even: 634,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression T5 FWD Momentum | $53,500 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $11,800 | $223 | 52.9 years | Gas, $10,461 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription Expression eAWD T5 FWD Momentum | $53,500 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $11,800 | $223 | 52.9 years | Gas, $10,461 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design T5 FWD Momentum | $59,650 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $17,950 | $223 | 80.5 years | Gas, $16,611 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge R-Design eAWD T5 FWD Momentum | $59,650 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $17,950 | $223 | 80.5 years | Gas, $16,611 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription T5 FWD Momentum | $61,000 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $19,300 | $223 | 86.5 years | Gas, $17,961 |
| Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription eAWD T5 FWD Momentum | $61,000 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $19,300 | $223 | 86.5 years | Gas, $17,961 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar T5 FWD Momentum | $69,500 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $27,800 | $223 | 124.6 years | Gas, $26,461 |
| Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD T5 FWD Momentum | $69,500 $41,700 | 27 mpg, 59 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,313 $1,536 | $27,800 | $223 | 124.6 years | Gas, $26,461 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $9.96.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 105,800.
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 |
| Cargo, seats down | 63.6 cu ft | 63.6 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree