2023 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid vs xDrive40i AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
68.8years to pay back
- Plug-in: $1,800 more. Saves $26 a year.
- Break-even: 825,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid xDrive40i AWD | $65,700 $63,900 | 20 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,643 $1,670 | $1,800 | $26 | 68.8 years | Gas, $1,643 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.43.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 137,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 389 hp | 335 hp | +54 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 33.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 72.3 cu ft | 72.3 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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree