2025 Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Hybrid AWD vs V8 AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$670less a year to run
- Plug-in: same price. Saves $670 a year.
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid AWD V8 AWD | $203,900 $203,900 | 21 mpg, 80 kWh/100 mi 16 mpg | $1,730 $2,400 | $0 | $670 | None needed | Plug-in, $4,018 |
| S Hybrid AWD V8 AWD | $233,000 $203,900 | 21 mpg, 80 kWh/100 mi 16 mpg | $1,730 $2,400 | $29,100 | $670 | 43.5 years | Gas, $25,082 |
| Azure Hybrid AWD V8 AWD | $238,900 $203,900 | 21 mpg, 80 kWh/100 mi 16 mpg | $1,730 $2,400 | $35,000 | $670 | 52.3 years | Gas, $30,982 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 462 hp | 542 hp | -80 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 568 lb-ft | -52 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.0 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.9 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 5,534 lb | 5,326 lb | +208 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree