2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?

Hybrid Touring L FWD vs Touring L FWD

No. Does not pay back in 6 years.

13.7years to pay back

Plug-in: $9,415 more. Saves $687 a year.
Break-even: 164,400 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.

Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $9,415 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every plug-in pair

2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
Hybrid Touring L FWD Touring L FWD	$51,095 $41,680	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$9,415	$687	13.7 years	Gas, $5,292
Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD	$55,345 $48,955	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$6,390	$687	9.3 years	Gas, $2,267
Hybrid Pinnacle FWD Pinnacle FWD	$60,795 $54,585	30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg	$1,058 $1,745	$6,210	$687	9.0 years	Gas, $2,087

Hybrid Touring L FWD vs Touring L FWD: other differences
Measure	Plug-in	Gas	Change
Horsepower	260 hp	287 hp	-27 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft	262 lb-ft	about the same
Cargo, seats up	32.3 cu ft	32.3 cu ft	about the same
Cargo, seats down	140.5 cu ft	140.5 cu ft	about the same
Curb weight	5,010 lb	4,521 lb	+489 lb

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.