Range Rover Sport P460e vs Volvo XC60 Recharge T8: which is cheaper to run?
Both are plug-in hybrids; both look attractive on the brochure. The interesting question is how much one costs you over a real year of UK driving — at your tariff, your mileage and your charging habits. Here's the honest side-by-side at typical UK assumptions.
| Spec | Range Rover Sport P460e | Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 38.2 kWh | 18.8 kWh |
| WLTP electric range | 70 mi | 49 mi |
| WLTP combined MPG | 88 mpg | 256 mpg |
| Real-world petrol-only MPG | 30 mpg | 35 mpg |
Annual running cost (10,000 mi · 60% on battery)
| Cost | Range Rover Sport P460e | Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery £/mile | 2.3p | 2.3p |
| Petrol £/mile | 23.6p | 20.2p |
| Blended £/mile | 10.8p | 9.5p |
| Annual cost | £1,085 | £950 |
| Break-even fuel price | £0.15/L | £0.18/L |
Annual running cost difference
£135
The Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 is roughly £135 cheaper a year (12%) at these assumptions.
The honest take. On running costs alone, the Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 is the cheaper of the two at typical UK numbers. But running cost is only one variable — purchase price, finance, tax, insurance and depreciation usually swamp it. Use the free calculator below to plug in your own annual mileage, your home electricity tariff, and what % of your driving you'll realistically do on battery. Two minutes and you'll know which car is actually cheaper for your driving.
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