How this hybrid break-even calculator works
Annual fuel cost is calculated for both MPG values; the price premium is divided by annual fuel savings to estimate simple break-even time.
How to use it
- Hybrid price premium. Enter the value in $.
- Annual miles. Enter the value in mi.
- Conventional MPG. Enter the value in MPG.
- Hybrid MPG. Enter the value in MPG.
- Fuel price. Enter the value in $/gal.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Financing, maintenance, incentives, insurance and resale value are outside this fuel-only comparison. Use actual transaction-price difference rather than MSRP difference when comparing two vehicles.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.