2022 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 Polestar Engineered Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD vs T5 Cross Country AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
53.3years to pay back
- Plug-in: $21,100 more. Saves $396 a year.
- Break-even: 639,100 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 Polestar Engineered Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 Cross Country AWD | $67,300 $46,200 | 30 mpg, 49 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,140 $1,536 | $21,100 | $396 | 53.3 years | Gas, $18,723 |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered AWD T5 Cross Country AWD | $67,300 $46,200 | 30 mpg 25 mpg | Not established $1,536 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T8 Polestar Engineered Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD T5 Cross Country AWD | $67,300 $46,200 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,089 $1,536 | $21,100 | $447 | 47.2 years | Gas, $18,415 |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered Extended Range AWD T5 Cross Country AWD | $67,300 $46,200 | 31 mpg 25 mpg | Not established $1,536 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $14.34.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 106,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 415 hp | 250 hp | +165 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,528 lb | 4,031 lb | +497 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree