2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?

PHEV ES 4WD vs ES 2WD

Yes. Pays back in 2.6 years.

2.6years to pay back

Plug-in: $375 more. Saves $143 a year.
Break-even: 31,400 miles.
Drivetrains differ: 4WD vs 2WD.
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 $375 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every plug-in pair

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
PHEV ES 4WD ES 2WD	$28,270 $27,895	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,279 $1,422	$375	$143	2.6 years	Plug-in, $484
PHEV SE 4WD SE 2WD	$31,320 $30,945	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,279 $1,422	$375	$143	2.6 years	Plug-in, $484
PHEV SEL 4WD SEL 4WD	$36,620 $36,245	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg	$1,279 $1,477	$375	$198	1.9 years	Plug-in, $812
Plug-in Hybrid ES S-AWC ES S-AWC AWD	$39,845 $29,695	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg	$1,279 $1,477	$10,150	$198	51.3 years	Gas, $8,963
PHEV 40th Anniversary 4WD 40th Anniversary 4WD	$40,670 $40,295	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg	$1,279 $1,477	$375	$198	1.9 years	Plug-in, $812
Plug-in Hybrid SE S-AWC SE S-AWC AWD	$42,145 $32,745	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg	$1,279 $1,477	$9,400	$198	47.5 years	Gas, $8,213
Plug-in Hybrid Ralliart 4WD Ralliart 4WD	$44,145 $35,945	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg	$1,279 $1,477	$8,200	$198	41.4 years	Gas, $7,013
Plug-in Hybrid SEL S-AWC ES 2WD	$45,445 $27,895	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,279 $1,422	$17,550	$143	122.6 years	Gas, $16,691
Plug-in Hybrid 40th Anniversary S-AWC ES 2WD	$49,995 $27,895	26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,279 $1,422	$22,100	$143	154.4 years	Gas, $21,241

PHEV ES 4WD vs ES 2WD: other differences
Measure	Plug-in	Gas	Change
Horsepower	131 hp	181 hp	-50 hp
Torque	144 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	-37 lb-ft
Max towing	1,500 lb	2,000 lb	-500 lb
Cargo, seats up	33.5 cu ft	11.7 cu ft	+21.8 cu ft
Cargo, seats down	64.7 cu ft	79.7 cu ft	-15.0 cu ft

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.