2026 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
T8 Core AWD vs B5 Core AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
47.6years to pay back
- Plug-in: $11,450 more. Saves $240 a year.
- Break-even: 571,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Core AWD B5 Core AWD | $61,150 $49,700 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $11,450 | $240 | 47.6 years | Gas, $10,008 |
| T8 Plus AWD B5 Core AWD | $65,600 $49,700 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $15,900 | $240 | 66.1 years | Gas, $14,458 |
| T8 Ultra AWD B5 Core AWD | $70,950 $49,700 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $21,250 | $240 | 88.4 years | Gas, $19,808 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition AWD B5 Core AWD | $72,050 $49,700 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $22,350 | $240 | 93.0 years | Gas, $20,908 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD B5 Core AWD | $79,800 $49,700 | 28 mpg, 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,237 $1,477 | $30,100 | $240 | 125.2 years | Gas, $28,658 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $9.95.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 95,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 247 hp | +208 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | +29 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | about the same |
| 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 |
| Curb weight | 4,723 lb | 4,162 lb | +561 lb |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Recharge T8 Core eAWD vs B5 Core AWD.
- EV: $11,450 more. Saves $375 a year.
- Break-even: 366,100 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 Core eAWD B5 Core AWD | $61,150 $49,700 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $11,450 | $375 | 30.5 years | Gas, $9,198 |
| Recharge T8 Plus eAWD B5 Core AWD | $65,600 $49,700 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $15,900 | $375 | 42.4 years | Gas, $13,648 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra eAWD B5 Core AWD | $70,950 $49,700 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $21,250 | $375 | 56.6 years | Gas, $18,998 |
| Recharge T8 Ultra Black Edition eAWD B5 Core AWD | $72,050 $49,700 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $22,350 | $375 | 59.5 years | Gas, $20,098 |
| Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD B5 Core AWD | $79,800 $49,700 | 54 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,102 $1,477 | $30,100 | $375 | 80.2 years | Gas, $27,848 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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