2023 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD vs B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
42.6years to pay back
- Plug-in: $13,500 more. Saves $317 a year.
- Break-even: 511,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD | $70,450 $56,950 | 30 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,160 $1,477 | $13,500 | $317 | 42.6 years | Gas, $11,600 |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate AWD B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD | $70,500 $56,950 | 30 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,160 $1,477 | $13,550 | $317 | 42.8 years | Gas, $11,650 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $10.59.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 85,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 295 hp | +160 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,628 lb | 4,296 lb | +332 lb |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Recharge T8 Ultimate eAWD vs B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD.
- EV: $13,550 more. Saves $437 a year.
- Break-even: 372,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 Ultimate eAWD B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD | $70,500 $56,950 | 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,040 $1,477 | $13,550 | $437 | 31.0 years | Gas, $10,931 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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