2022 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 Inscription Expression Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD vs T5 AWD Momentum 7P
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
33.9years to pay back
- Plug-in: $11,400 more. Saves $336 a year.
- Break-even: 406,800 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 Inscription Expression Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $64,800 $53,400 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,333 $1,670 | $11,400 | $336 | 33.9 years | Gas, $9,383 |
| T8 Inscription Expression Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $65,800 $53,400 | 26 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,259 $1,670 | $12,400 | $411 | 30.2 years | Gas, $9,935 |
| T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $70,500 $53,400 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,333 $1,670 | $17,100 | $336 | 50.9 years | Gas, $15,083 |
| T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $71,100 $53,400 | 27 mpg, 61 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,333 $1,670 | $17,700 | $336 | 52.6 years | Gas, $15,683 |
| T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $71,500 $53,400 | 26 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,259 $1,670 | $18,100 | $411 | 44.0 years | Gas, $15,635 |
| T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD T5 AWD Momentum 7P | $72,100 $53,400 | 26 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,259 $1,670 | $18,700 | $411 | 45.5 years | Gas, $16,235 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.42.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 67,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 313 hp | 250 hp | +63 hp |
| Torque | 472 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +214 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 35.6 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | +23.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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