2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Core RWD vs Twin Core eAWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$1,750less to buy
- EV: $1,750 less. Saves $830 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 RWD Twin Core eAWD | $52,450 $54,200 | 31.7 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $647 $1,477 | -$1,750 | $830 | None needed | EV, $6,732 |
| Pure Electric RWD Core Twin Core eAWD | $52,450 $54,200 | 31.7 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $647 $1,477 | -$1,750 | $830 | None needed | EV, $6,732 |
| Core AWD Twin Core eAWD | $54,100 $54,200 | 34.5 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $703 $1,477 | -$100 | $773 | None needed | EV, $4,741 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD Twin Core eAWD | $54,200 $54,200 | 34.5 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $703 $1,477 | $0 | $773 | None needed | EV, $4,641 |
| Plus RWD Twin Core eAWD | $55,400 $54,200 | 31.7 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $647 $1,477 | $1,200 | $830 | 1.4 years | EV, $3,782 |
| Pure Electric RWD Plus Twin Core eAWD | $55,400 $54,200 | 31.7 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $647 $1,477 | $1,200 | $830 | 1.4 years | EV, $3,782 |
| Plus AWD Twin Core eAWD | $57,050 $54,200 | 34.5 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $703 $1,477 | $2,850 | $773 | 3.7 years | EV, $1,791 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Plus AWD Twin Core eAWD | $57,150 $54,200 | 34.5 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $703 $1,477 | $2,950 | $773 | 3.8 years | EV, $1,691 |
| Ultimate RWD Twin Core eAWD | $58,800 $54,200 | 31.7 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $647 $1,477 | $4,600 | $830 | 5.5 years | EV, $382 |
| Pure Electric RWD Ultimate Twin Core eAWD | $58,800 $54,200 | 31.7 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $647 $1,477 | $4,600 | $830 | 5.5 years | EV, $382 |
| Ultimate AWD Twin Core eAWD | $60,450 $54,200 | 34.5 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $703 $1,477 | $6,250 | $773 | 8.1 years | Gas, $1,609 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Ultimate AWD Twin Core eAWD | $60,550 $54,200 | 34.5 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $703 $1,477 | $6,350 | $773 | 8.2 years | Gas, $1,709 |
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