2025 Volvo S60 EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Recharge T8 Core eAWD vs B5 Core Dark Theme AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
21.9years to pay back
- EV: $9,500 more. Saves $433 a year.
- Break-even: 263,300 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 Core eAWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $52,100 $42,600 | 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $938 $1,371 | $9,500 | $433 | 21.9 years | Gas, $6,902 |
| Recharge T8 Plus eAWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $54,900 $42,600 | 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $938 $1,371 | $12,300 | $433 | 28.4 years | Gas, $9,702 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra eAWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $57,400 $42,600 | 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $938 $1,371 | $14,800 | $433 | 34.2 years | Gas, $12,202 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra Black Edition eAWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $58,100 $42,600 | 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $938 $1,371 | $15,500 | $433 | 35.8 years | Gas, $12,902 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.88.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 43,900.
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. T8 Core Dark Theme AWD vs B5 Core Dark Theme AWD.
- Plug-in: $9,500 more. Saves $283 a year.
- Break-even: 403,000 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Core Dark Theme AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $52,100 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $9,500 | $283 | 33.6 years | Gas, $7,803 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Core B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $52,100 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $9,500 | $283 | 33.6 years | Gas, $7,803 |
| T8 Plus Dark Theme AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $54,900 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $12,300 | $283 | 43.5 years | Gas, $10,603 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Plus B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $54,900 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $12,300 | $283 | 43.5 years | Gas, $10,603 |
| T8 Ultra Dark Theme AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $57,400 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $14,800 | $283 | 52.3 years | Gas, $13,103 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Ultra B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $57,400 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $14,800 | $283 | 52.3 years | Gas, $13,103 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition AWD B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $58,100 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $15,500 | $283 | 54.8 years | Gas, $13,803 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Ultra Black Edition B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $58,100 $42,600 | 31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,089 $1,371 | $15,500 | $283 | 54.8 years | Gas, $13,803 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
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