2026 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Plug-in Hybrid LE vs LE FWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$135less to buy
- Plug-in: $135 less. Saves $191 a year.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid LE LE FWD | $32,210 $32,345 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | -$135 | $191 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,282 |
| Plug-in Hybrid RALLIART RALLIART AWD | $39,495 $39,645 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | -$150 | $191 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,297 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Trail Edition Trail Edition AWD | $39,645 $39,645 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | $0 | $191 | None needed | Plug-in, $1,147 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ES ES AWD | $43,090 $31,795 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | $11,295 | $191 | 59.1 years | Gas, $10,148 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE SE AWD | $45,425 $36,145 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | $9,280 | $191 | 48.6 years | Gas, $8,133 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL SEL AWD | $48,925 $40,845 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | $8,080 | $191 | 42.3 years | Gas, $6,933 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Black Edition Black Edition AWD | $53,675 $44,845 | 27 mpg, 46 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $1,180 $1,371 | $8,830 | $191 | 46.2 years | Gas, $7,683 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 174 hp | +74 hp |
| Torque | 144 lb-ft | 206 lb-ft | -62 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.6 cu ft | 10.9 cu ft | +19.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 64.3 cu ft | 64.3 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree