2025 Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
E-Hybrid AWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
25.2years to pay back
- Plug-in: $12,500 more. Saves $496 a year.
- Break-even: 302,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $97,200 $84,700 | 22 mpg, 64 kWh/100 mi 19 mpg | $1,526 $2,021 | $12,500 | $496 | 25.2 years | Gas, $9,527 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $101,200 $84,700 | 22 mpg, 64 kWh/100 mi 19 mpg | $1,526 $2,021 | $16,500 | $496 | 33.3 years | Gas, $13,527 |
| S E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $105,100 $84,700 | 22 mpg, 64 kWh/100 mi 19 mpg | $1,526 $2,021 | $20,400 | $496 | 41.2 years | Gas, $17,427 |
| Coupe S E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $110,400 $84,700 | 22 mpg, 65 kWh/100 mi 19 mpg | $1,536 $2,021 | $25,700 | $485 | 53.0 years | Gas, $22,788 |
| Turbo E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $157,000 $84,700 | 22 mpg, 72 kWh/100 mi 19 mpg | $1,607 $2,021 | $72,300 | $414 | 174.7 years | Gas, $69,816 |
| Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $161,500 $84,700 | 22 mpg, 72 kWh/100 mi 19 mpg | $1,607 $2,021 | $76,800 | $414 | 185.5 years | Gas, $74,316 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.62.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 50,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 463 hp | 348 hp | +115 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | -59 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 7,716 lb | 7,716 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.3 cu ft | 27.3 cu ft | -7.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 55.2 cu ft | 60.3 cu ft | -5.1 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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