2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Grand Touring AWD vs Premiere AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
21.2years to pay back
- Plug-in: $12,080 more. Saves $569 a year.
- Break-even: 254,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Touring AWD Premiere AWD | $54,365 $42,285 | 33 mpg, 44 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,031 $1,600 | $12,080 | $569 | 21.2 years | Gas, $8,664 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.74.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 42,400.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 266 hp | 250 hp | +16 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.9 cu ft | 27.6 cu ft | -0.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 56.2 cu ft | 57.6 cu ft | -1.4 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree