2022 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid vs xDrive45e AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$277less a year to run
- Plug-in: same price. Saves $277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid xDrive45e AWD | $63,700 $63,700 | 20 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,643 $1,920 | $0 | $277 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,660 |
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 |
| Cargo, seats up | 33.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 72.3 cu ft | 72.3 cu ft | 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