2021 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P vs T5 Momentum FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
71.3years to pay back
- Plug-in: $14,450 more. Saves $203 a year.
- Break-even: 855,500 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 7P T5 Momentum FWD | $63,450 $49,000 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,333 $1,536 | $14,450 | $203 | 71.3 years | Gas, $13,234 |
| T8 Inscription Expression Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $63,450 $51,500 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,333 $1,670 | $11,950 | $336 | 35.5 years | Gas, $9,933 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 6P T5 Momentum FWD | $63,950 $49,000 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,333 $1,536 | $14,950 | $203 | 73.8 years | Gas, $13,734 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design 7P T5 Momentum FWD | $69,150 $49,000 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,333 $1,536 | $20,150 | $203 | 99.4 years | Gas, $18,934 |
| T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $69,150 $51,500 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,333 $1,670 | $17,650 | $336 | 52.5 years | Gas, $15,633 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 7P T5 Momentum FWD | $69,750 $49,000 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,333 $1,536 | $20,750 | $203 | 102.4 years | Gas, $19,534 |
| T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $69,750 $51,500 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,333 $1,670 | $18,250 | $336 | 54.3 years | Gas, $16,233 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 6P T5 Momentum FWD | $70,250 $49,000 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,333 $1,536 | $21,250 | $203 | 104.8 years | Gas, $20,034 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $11.76.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 142,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 250 hp | +150 hp |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 4,000 lb | +1,000 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 34.1 cu ft | 34.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 64.1 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | -1.4 cu ft |
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