2025 Volvo S90 EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Recharge T8 Plus eAWD vs B6 AWD Plus
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
16.8years to pay back
- EV: $7,350 more. Saves $437 a year.
- Break-even: 202,100 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 Plus eAWD B6 AWD Plus | $65,650 $58,300 | 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,040 $1,477 | $7,350 | $437 | 16.8 years | Gas, $4,731 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra eAWD B6 AWD Plus | $71,200 $58,300 | 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,040 $1,477 | $12,900 | $437 | 29.6 years | Gas, $10,281 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.91.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 33,700.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo, seats up | 13.5 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | about the same |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. T8 Plus Bright Theme AWD vs B6 AWD Plus.
- Plug-in: $7,350 more. Saves $295 a year.
- Break-even: 299,300 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 Plus Bright Theme AWD B6 AWD Plus | $65,650 $58,300 | 29 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,182 $1,477 | $7,350 | $295 | 24.9 years | Gas, $5,582 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Plus B6 AWD Plus | $65,650 $58,300 | 29 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,182 $1,477 | $7,350 | $295 | 24.9 years | Gas, $5,582 |
| T8 Ultra Bright Theme AWD B6 AWD Plus | $71,200 $58,300 | 29 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,182 $1,477 | $12,900 | $295 | 43.8 years | Gas, $11,132 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Ultra B6 AWD Plus | $71,200 $58,300 | 29 mpg, 51 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,182 $1,477 | $12,900 | $295 | 43.8 years | Gas, $11,132 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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