2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
PHEV HSE Silver Edition AWD vs HSE Silver Edition AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
1,414.6years to pay back
- Plug-in: $2,900 more. Saves $2 a year.
- Break-even: 16,975,600 miles.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV HSE Silver Edition AWD HSE Silver Edition AWD | $83,000 $80,100 | 19 mpg, 80 kWh/100 mi 21 mpg | $1,827 $1,829 | $2,900 | $2 | 1,414.6 years | Gas, $2,888 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.08.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 2,829,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 398 hp | 355 hp | +43 hp |
| Torque | 472 lb-ft | 365 lb-ft | +107 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 5,511 lb | 7,716 lb | -2,205 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.8 cu ft | 27.5 cu ft | -2.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 62.2 cu ft | 27.5 cu ft | +34.7 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 5,448 lb | 5,135 lb | +313 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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