2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Core AWD vs Twin Core eAWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$672less a year to run
- EV: same price. Saves $672 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core AWD Twin Core eAWD | $53,550 $53,550 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $805 $1,477 | $0 | $672 | None needed | EV, $4,034 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD Twin Core eAWD | $53,550 $53,550 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $805 $1,477 | $0 | $672 | None needed | EV, $4,034 |
| Plus AWD Twin Core eAWD | $56,250 $53,550 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $805 $1,477 | $2,700 | $672 | 4.0 years | EV, $1,334 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Plus AWD Twin Core eAWD | $56,250 $53,550 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $805 $1,477 | $2,700 | $672 | 4.0 years | EV, $1,334 |
| Ultimate AWD Twin Core eAWD | $59,500 $53,550 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $805 $1,477 | $5,950 | $672 | 8.8 years | Gas, $1,916 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Ultimate AWD Twin Core eAWD | $59,500 $53,550 | 39.4 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $805 $1,477 | $5,950 | $672 | 8.8 years | Gas, $1,916 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo, seats up | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 57.5 cu ft | 57.5 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree