2022 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
4 E-Hybrid AWD vs 4 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
31.2years to pay back
- Plug-in: $12,000 more. Saves $384 a year.
- Break-even: 374,700 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 E-Hybrid AWD 4 AWD | $105,000 $93,000 | 22 mpg, 65 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,536 $1,920 | $12,000 | $384 | 31.2 years | Gas, $9,694 |
| 4 E-Hybrid Executive AWD 4 AWD | $109,500 $93,000 | 22 mpg, 65 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,536 $1,920 | $16,500 | $384 | 42.9 years | Gas, $14,194 |
| 4S E-Hybrid AWD 4 AWD | $114,700 $93,000 | 22 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,556 $1,920 | $21,700 | $364 | 59.6 years | Gas, $19,517 |
| 4 E-Hybrid Platinum Edition AWD 4 AWD | $115,200 $93,000 | 22 mpg, 65 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,536 $1,920 | $22,200 | $384 | 57.8 years | Gas, $19,894 |
| 4S E-Hybrid Executive AWD 4 AWD | $126,000 $93,000 | 22 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,556 $1,920 | $33,000 | $364 | 90.7 years | Gas, $30,817 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.14.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 62,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 325 hp | +130 hp |
| Max towing | 7,716 lb | 4,850 lb | +2,866 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | -3.4 cu ft |
Hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD vs 4 AWD.
- Hybrid: $16,000 more. Saves $175 a year.
- Break-even: 1,100,000 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD 4 AWD | $109,000 $93,000 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $16,000 | $175 | 91.7 years | Gas, $14,953 |
| 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD 4 AWD | $118,700 $93,000 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $25,700 | $175 | 147.2 years | Gas, $24,653 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD 4 AWD | $189,800 $93,000 | 19 mpg 20 mpg | $2,021 $1,920 | $96,800 | -$101 | Never | Gas, $97,406 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD 4 AWD | $193,800 $93,000 | 19 mpg 20 mpg | $2,021 $1,920 | $100,800 | -$101 | Never | Gas, $101,406 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive AWD 4 AWD | $200,200 $93,000 | 19 mpg 20 mpg | $2,021 $1,920 | $107,200 | -$101 | Never | Gas, $107,806 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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