2022 BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid vs 745e xDrive AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$261less a year to run
- Plug-in: same price. Saves $261 a year.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid 745e xDrive AWD | $95,900 $95,900 | 22 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,485 $1,745 | $0 | $261 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,564 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 389 hp | 389 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft | 77 lb-ft | +366 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | -3.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,848 lb | 4,848 lb | about the same |
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