2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
4xe Base Style 4WD vs Laredo 4WD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
71.8years to pay back
- Plug-in: $21,455 more. Saves $299 a year.
- Break-even: 862,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4xe Base Style 4WD Laredo 4WD | $61,090 $39,635 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,447 $1,745 | $21,455 | $299 | 71.8 years | Gas, $19,663 |
| 4xe Anniversary Edition 4WD Laredo 4WD | $64,085 $39,635 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,447 $1,745 | $24,450 | $299 | 81.9 years | Gas, $22,658 |
| 4xe Trailhawk 4WD Laredo 4WD | $66,785 $39,635 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,447 $1,745 | $27,150 | $299 | 90.9 years | Gas, $25,358 |
| 4xe Overland 4WD Overland 4WD | $74,080 $57,495 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,447 $1,745 | $16,585 | $299 | 55.5 years | Gas, $14,793 |
| 4xe Summit 4WD Summit 4WD | $75,270 $58,560 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,447 $1,745 | $16,710 | $299 | 55.9 years | Gas, $14,918 |
| 4xe Summit Reserve 4WD Summit Reserve 4WD | $79,750 $58,560 | 23 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,447 $1,745 | $21,190 | $299 | 70.9 years | Gas, $19,398 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $14.72.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 143,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 293 hp | +82 hp |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | 6,200 lb | -200 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.7 cu ft | 37.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 70.8 cu ft | 70.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 5,368 lb | 4,365 lb | +1,003 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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