2025 BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
750e xDrive AWD vs 740i xDrive AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
62.2years to pay back
- Plug-in: $7,700 more. Saves $124 a year.
- Break-even: 746,200 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750e xDrive AWD 740i xDrive AWD | $108,000 $100,300 | 25 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,298 $1,422 | $7,700 | $124 | 62.2 years | Gas, $6,957 |
| 750e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid 740i xDrive AWD | $108,000 $100,300 | 25 mpg, 52 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg | $1,298 $1,422 | $7,700 | $124 | 62.2 years | Gas, $6,957 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.87.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 124,400.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 375 hp | -67 hp |
| Cargo, seats down | 18.5 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft | -0.6 cu ft |
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