2021 rankings
Most Efficient 2021 Electric Cars
2021 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 15
kWh per 100 mi (lower is better)Full list
| # | Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 | Midsize Car | Electric | 142 MPGe | 353 mi | $640 |
| 2 | Hyundai Ioniq EV | Midsize Car | Electric | 133 MPGe | 170 mi | $686 |
| 3 | Tesla Model Y | Small SUV | Electric | 129 MPGe | 326 mi | $702 |
| 4 | Hyundai Kona EV | Small SUV | Electric | 120 MPGe | 258 mi | $729 |
| 5 | Tesla Model S | Large Car | Electric | 120 MPGe | 405 mi | $761 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Wagon | Electric | 118 MPGe | 259 mi | $775 |
| 7 | Kandi K27 | Compact Car | Electric | 114 MPGe | 59 mi | $796 |
| 8 | BMW i3 | Subcompact Car | Electric | 113 MPGe | 153 mi | $805 |
| 9 | Kia Niro EV | Wagon | Electric | 112 MPGe | 239 mi | $810 |
| 10 | Nissan Leaf | Midsize Car | Electric | 111 MPGe | 226 mi | $821 |
| 11 | MINI Cooper EV | Subcompact Car | Electric | 108 MPGe | 110 mi | $845 |
| 12 | Tesla Model X | Midsize & Large SUV | Electric | 105 MPGe | 371 mi | $864 |
| 13 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Wagon | Electric | 101 MPGe | 305 mi | $899 |
| 14 | Volkswagen ID.4 | Small SUV | Electric | 99 MPGe | 260 mi | $918 |
| 15 | Polestar 2 | Midsize Car | Electric | 92 MPGe | 233 mi | $991 |
| 16 | Porsche Taycan | Large Car | Electric | 79 MPGe | 227 mi | $1,107 |
| 17 | Volvo XC40 EV | Small SUV | Electric | 79 MPGe | 208 mi | $1,156 |
| 18 | Audi e-tron | Midsize & Large SUV | Electric | 78 MPGe | 222 mi | $1,172 |
| 19 | Jaguar I-Pace | Small SUV | Electric | 76 MPGe | 234 mi | $1,196 |