2025 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?

Plug-in Hybrid B5 Plus Cross Country vs B5 Plus Cross Country AWD

Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.

$334less a year to run

Plug-in: same price. Saves $334 a year.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.

Bars: total energy saving after each year. No price gap to pay back.

Every plug-in pair

2025 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
Plug-in Hybrid B5 Plus Cross Country B5 Plus Cross Country AWD	$50,300 $50,300	31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,089 $1,422	$0	$334	None needed	Plug-in, $2,002
Plug-in Hybrid B5 Ultra Cross Country B5 Ultra Cross Country AWD	$55,400 $55,400	31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,089 $1,422	$0	$334	None needed	Plug-in, $2,002
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD B5 Plus Cross Country AWD	$71,250 $50,300	31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,089 $1,422	$20,950	$334	62.8 years	Gas, $18,948
Plug-in Hybrid T8 AWD Polestar Engineered B5 Plus Cross Country AWD	$71,250 $50,300	31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,089 $1,422	$20,950	$334	62.8 years	Gas, $18,948
Plug-in Hybrid Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD B5 Plus Cross Country AWD	$71,250 $50,300	31 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 27 mpg	$1,089 $1,422	$20,950	$334	62.8 years	Gas, $18,948

Plug-in Hybrid B5 Plus Cross Country vs B5 Plus Cross Country AWD: other differences
Measure	Plug-in	Gas	Change
Horsepower	455 hp	247 hp	+208 hp
Torque	523 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	+265 lb-ft

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.