2023 Volvo XC90 EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
B6 Plus Bright Theme 7-Passenger AWD vs B5 Core AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
21.0years to pay back
- EV: $7,400 more. Saves $353 a year.
- Break-even: 251,700 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.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 Plus Bright Theme 7-Passenger AWD B5 Core AWD | $63,400 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $7,400 | $353 | 21.0 years | Gas, $5,283 |
| B6 Plus Bright Theme 6-Passenger AWD B5 Core AWD | $63,900 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $7,900 | $353 | 22.4 years | Gas, $5,783 |
| B6 Ultimate Bright Theme 7-Passenger AWD B5 Core AWD | $69,200 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $13,200 | $353 | 37.4 years | Gas, $11,083 |
| B6 Ultimate Bright Theme 6-Passenger AWD B5 Core AWD | $69,700 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $13,700 | $353 | 38.8 years | Gas, $11,583 |
| Recharge T8 Core Bright Theme eAWD B5 Core AWD | $71,900 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $15,900 | $353 | 45.1 years | Gas, $13,783 |
| Recharge T8 Plus Dark Theme eAWD B5 Core AWD | $73,600 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $17,600 | $353 | 49.9 years | Gas, $15,483 |
| Recharge T8 Plus Bright Theme 7-Passenger eAWD B5 Core AWD | $73,600 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $17,600 | $353 | 49.9 years | Gas, $15,483 |
| Recharge T8 Plus Bright Theme 6-Passenger eAWD B5 Core AWD | $74,100 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $18,100 | $353 | 51.3 years | Gas, $15,983 |
| Recharge T8 Ultimate Dark Theme eAWD B5 Core AWD | $79,400 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $23,400 | $353 | 66.3 years | Gas, $21,283 |
| Recharge T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 7-Passenger eAWD B5 Core AWD | $79,400 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $23,400 | $353 | 66.3 years | Gas, $21,283 |
| Recharge T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 6-Passenger eAWD B5 Core AWD | $79,900 $56,000 | 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,183 $1,536 | $23,900 | $353 | 67.7 years | Gas, $21,783 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.03.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 42,000.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo, seats up | 35.6 cu ft | 35.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | about the same |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. T8 Recharge Core Plug-In Hybrid AWD vs B5 Core AWD.
- Plug-in: $15,900 more. Saves $233 a year.
- Break-even: 817,900 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Recharge Core Plug-In Hybrid AWD B5 Core AWD | $71,900 $56,000 | 27 mpg, 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,303 $1,536 | $15,900 | $233 | 68.2 years | Gas, $14,500 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Dark Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD B5 Core AWD | $73,600 $56,000 | 27 mpg, 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,303 $1,536 | $17,600 | $233 | 75.4 years | Gas, $16,200 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD B5 Core AWD | $73,600 $56,000 | 27 mpg, 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,303 $1,536 | $17,600 | $233 | 75.4 years | Gas, $16,200 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD B5 Core AWD | $79,400 $56,000 | 27 mpg, 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,303 $1,536 | $23,400 | $233 | 100.3 years | Gas, $22,000 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD B5 Core AWD | $79,400 $56,000 | 27 mpg, 58 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,303 $1,536 | $23,400 | $233 | 100.3 years | Gas, $22,000 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
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