2024 Porsche Macan EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
EV 4 AWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
15.9years to pay back
- EV: $17,900 more. Saves $1,127 a year.
- Break-even: 190,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 4 AWD AWD | $78,800 $60,900 | 98 MPGe 21 mpg | $702 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $17,900 | $1,127 | 15.9 years | Gas, $11,138 |
| Electric 4 AWD AWD | $78,800 $60,900 | 98 MPGe 21 mpg | $702 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $17,900 | $1,127 | 15.9 years | Gas, $11,138 |
| EV Turbo AWD AWD | $105,300 $60,900 | 91 MPGe 21 mpg | $756 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $44,400 | $1,073 | 41.4 years | Gas, $37,962 |
| Electric Turbo AWD AWD | $105,300 $60,900 | 91 MPGe 21 mpg | $756 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $44,400 | $1,073 | 41.4 years | Gas, $37,962 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.45.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 31,800.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max towing | 4,409 lb | 4,409 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.9 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 47.6 cu ft | 53.0 cu ft | -5.4 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree