2022 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD vs B6 Momentum AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
25.2years to pay back
- Plug-in: $7,200 more. Saves $286 a year.
- Break-even: 302,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $60,050 $52,850 | 30 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,191 $1,477 | $7,200 | $286 | 25.2 years | Gas, $5,483 |
| T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $60,050 $52,850 | 30 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,191 $1,477 | $7,200 | $286 | 25.2 years | Gas, $5,483 |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $61,050 $52,850 | 30 mpg 26 mpg | Not established $1,477 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $61,050 $52,850 | 30 mpg 26 mpg | Not established $1,477 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $62,050 $52,850 | 29 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,182 $1,477 | $9,200 | $295 | 31.2 years | Gas, $7,432 |
| T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $62,050 $52,850 | 29 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,182 $1,477 | $9,200 | $295 | 31.2 years | Gas, $7,432 |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Extended Range AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $62,050 $52,850 | 29 mpg 26 mpg | Not established $1,477 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Extended Range AWD B6 Momentum AWD | $62,050 $52,850 | 29 mpg 26 mpg | Not established $1,477 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.69.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 50,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 295 hp | +105 hp |
| Max towing | 1,650 lb | 1,650 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.5 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,673 lb | 4,232 lb | +441 lb |
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