2023 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 Polestar Engineered Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD vs B5 Plus Cross Country AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
56.0years to pay back
- Plug-in: $21,750 more. Saves $388 a year.
- Break-even: 672,000 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 Polestar Engineered Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD B5 Plus Cross Country AWD | $70,550 $48,800 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,089 $1,477 | $21,750 | $388 | 56.0 years | Gas, $19,420 |
| Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered AWD B5 Plus Cross Country AWD | $70,550 $48,800 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,089 $1,477 | $21,750 | $388 | 56.0 years | Gas, $19,420 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $15.28.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 112,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 247 hp | +208 hp |
| Torque | 523 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +265 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,495 lb | 4,082 lb | +413 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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