2023 BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD vs 330e RWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$550less to buy
- Plug-in: $550 less. Saves $242 a year.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD 330e RWD | $44,900 $45,450 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,180 $1,422 | -$550 | $242 | None needed | Plug-in, $2,001 |
| 330e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD 330e xDrive AWD | $46,900 $47,400 | 26 mpg, 50 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,248 $1,477 | -$500 | $228 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,871 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 288 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | +15 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.2 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | -3.8 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