2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Core AWD vs Twin Core eAWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$720less a year to run
- EV: same price. Saves $720 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core AWD Twin Core eAWD | $51,700 $51,700 | 40 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $816 $1,536 | $0 | $720 | None needed | EV, $4,320 |
| Pure Electric P8 eAWD Twin AWD Twin Core eAWD | $51,700 $51,700 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $805 $1,536 | $0 | $731 | None needed | EV, $4,389 |
| Plus AWD Twin Core eAWD | $55,300 $51,700 | 40 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $816 $1,536 | $3,600 | $720 | 5.0 years | EV, $720 |
| Pure Electric P8 eAWD Twin Plus AWD Twin Core eAWD | $55,300 $51,700 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $805 $1,536 | $3,600 | $731 | 4.9 years | EV, $789 |
| Ultimate AWD Twin Core eAWD | $58,150 $51,700 | 40 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $816 $1,536 | $6,450 | $720 | 9.0 years | Gas, $2,130 |
| Pure Electric P8 eAWD Twin Ultimate AWD Twin Core eAWD | $58,150 $51,700 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $805 $1,536 | $6,450 | $731 | 8.8 years | Gas, $2,061 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb | -1,500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 57.5 cu ft | 46.9 cu ft | +10.6 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree