2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
XSE FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
100.1years to pay back
- Plug-in: $3,250 more. Saves $32 a year.
- Break-even: 1,201,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSE FWD SE FWD | $35,600 $32,350 | 48 mpg, 30 kWh/100 mi 52 mpg | $706 $738 | $3,250 | $32 | 100.1 years | Gas, $3,055 |
| XSE Premium FWD SE FWD | $39,170 $32,350 | 48 mpg, 30 kWh/100 mi 52 mpg | $706 $738 | $6,820 | $32 | 210.1 years | Gas, $6,625 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.01.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 200,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 220 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.3 cu ft | 20.3 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree