2024 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
PHEV ES AWD vs ES FWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.4 years.
4.4years to pay back
- Plug-in: $625 more. Saves $143 a year.
- Break-even: 52,400 miles.
- Drivetrains differ: AWD vs FWD.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV ES AWD ES FWD | $29,020 $28,395 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,279 $1,422 | $625 | $143 | 4.4 years | Plug-in, $234 |
| PHEV SE AWD SE FWD | $32,280 $31,445 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,279 $1,422 | $835 | $143 | 5.8 years | Plug-in, $24 |
| PHEV RALLIART AWD RALLIART AWD | $36,965 $36,445 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $520 | $198 | 2.6 years | Plug-in, $667 |
| PHEV SEL AWD SEL AWD | $37,580 $36,745 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $835 | $198 | 4.2 years | Plug-in, $352 |
| PHEV SEL Black Edition AWD SEL Black Edition AWD | $39,765 $39,245 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $520 | $198 | 2.6 years | Plug-in, $667 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ES ES FWD | $40,345 $28,395 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,279 $1,422 | $11,950 | $143 | 83.5 years | Gas, $11,091 |
| PHEV Platinum Edition AWD Platinum Edition AWD | $41,365 $41,365 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $0 | $198 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,187 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE SE FWD | $42,995 $31,445 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,279 $1,422 | $11,550 | $143 | 80.7 years | Gas, $10,691 |
| Plug-in Hybrid RALLIART RALLIART AWD | $45,795 $36,445 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $9,350 | $198 | 47.3 years | Gas, $8,163 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL SEL AWD | $46,295 $36,745 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $9,550 | $198 | 48.3 years | Gas, $8,363 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL Black Edition SEL Black Edition AWD | $48,795 $39,245 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $9,550 | $198 | 48.3 years | Gas, $8,363 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL Platinum Edition S-AWC SEL Platinum Edition S-AWC AWD | $50,345 $40,845 | 26 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,279 $1,477 | $9,500 | $198 | 48.0 years | Gas, $8,313 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.02.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 8,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 131 hp | 181 hp | -50 hp |
| Torque | 144 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | -37 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 2,000 lb | -500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.6 cu ft | 10.9 cu ft | +19.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 64.7 cu ft | 64.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,607 lb | 3,714 lb | +893 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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