2001 rankings

Most Efficient 2001 Electric Cars

2001 EVs ranked by energy use in kWh per 100 miles (lower is better).

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 5

kWh per 100 mi (lower is better)
  1. 1Nissan Hyper-Mini75 MPGe 45.0 kWh
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 EV72 MPGe 47.0 kWh
  3. 3Ford Th!nk65 MPGe 52.0 kWh
  4. 4Ford Ranger EV58 MPGe 58.0 kWh
  5. 5Ford Explorer EV39 MPGe 87.0 kWh

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Nissan Hyper-Mini Two-SeaterElectric 75 MPGe 33 mi $1,215
2Toyota RAV4 EV SUVElectric 72 MPGe 88 mi $1,269
3Ford Th!nk Two-SeaterElectric 65 MPGe 29 mi $1,404
4Ford Ranger EV Full-Size PickupElectric 58 MPGe 50 mi $1,566
5Ford Explorer EV SUVElectric 39 MPGe 38 mi $2,349

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