2025 Volvo XC60 EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Recharge T8 Core eAWD vs B5 AWD Core
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
29.3years to pay back
- EV: $11,000 more. Saves $375 a year.
- Break-even: 351,700 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 AWD Core | $58,050 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $11,000 | $375 | 29.3 years | Gas, $8,748 |
| Recharge T8 Core Dark Theme eAWD B5 AWD Core | $58,050 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $11,000 | $375 | 29.3 years | Gas, $8,748 |
| Recharge T8 Plus eAWD B5 AWD Core | $62,600 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $15,550 | $375 | 41.4 years | Gas, $13,298 |
| Recharge T8 Plus Dark Theme eAWD B5 AWD Core | $62,600 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $15,550 | $375 | 41.4 years | Gas, $13,298 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra eAWD B5 AWD Core | $67,850 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $20,800 | $375 | 55.4 years | Gas, $18,548 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra Dark Theme eAWD B5 AWD Core | $67,850 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $20,800 | $375 | 55.4 years | Gas, $18,548 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra Black Edition eAWD B5 AWD Core | $68,950 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $21,900 | $375 | 58.4 years | Gas, $19,648 |
| Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD B5 AWD Core | $75,250 $47,050 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $28,200 | $375 | 75.1 years | Gas, $25,948 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.36.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 58,600.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo, seats up | 17.1 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 63.3 cu ft | 63.3 cu ft | about the same |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. T8 Core Dark Theme AWD vs B5 AWD Core.
- Plug-in: $11,000 more. Saves $240 a year.
- Break-even: 549,100 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 AWD Core | $58,050 $47,050 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $11,000 | $240 | 45.8 years | Gas, $9,558 |
| T8 Plus Dark Theme AWD B5 AWD Core | $62,600 $47,050 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $15,550 | $240 | 64.7 years | Gas, $14,108 |
| T8 Ultra Dark Theme AWD B5 AWD Core | $67,850 $47,050 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $20,800 | $240 | 86.5 years | Gas, $19,358 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition AWD B5 AWD Core | $68,950 $47,050 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $21,900 | $240 | 91.1 years | Gas, $20,458 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD B5 AWD Core | $75,250 $47,050 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $28,200 | $240 | 117.3 years | Gas, $26,758 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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