2024 Volvo XC90 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
T8 Recharge Core Bright Theme AWD vs B5 Core Bright Theme AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
86.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $15,300 more. Saves $178 a year.
- Break-even: 1,032,700 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Recharge Core Bright Theme AWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $71,900 $56,600 | 27 mpg 24 mpg | $1,422 $1,600 | $15,300 | $178 | 86.1 years | Gas, $14,233 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme AWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $73,500 $56,600 | 27 mpg 24 mpg | $1,422 $1,600 | $16,900 | $178 | 95.1 years | Gas, $15,833 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme AWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $79,500 $56,600 | 27 mpg 24 mpg | $1,422 $1,600 | $22,900 | $178 | 128.8 years | Gas, $21,833 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 172,100.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 313 hp | 250 hp | +63 hp |
| Torque | 472 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +214 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | about the same |
| 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 |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Recharge T8 Plus Bright Theme 7-Passenger eAWD vs B5 Core Bright Theme AWD.
- EV: $17,000 more. Saves $417 a year.
- Break-even: 489,400 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 Plus Bright Theme 7-Passenger eAWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $73,600 $56,600 | 58 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,183 $1,600 | $17,000 | $417 | 40.8 years | Gas, $14,499 |
| Recharge T8 Plus Bright Theme 6-Passenger eAWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $74,100 $56,600 | 58 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,183 $1,600 | $17,500 | $417 | 42.0 years | Gas, $14,999 |
| Recharge T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 7-Passenger eAWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $79,600 $56,600 | 58 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,183 $1,600 | $23,000 | $417 | 55.2 years | Gas, $20,499 |
| Recharge T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme 6-Passenger eAWD B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $80,100 $56,600 | 58 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,183 $1,600 | $23,500 | $417 | 56.4 years | Gas, $20,999 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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