Most efficient EVs: Hatchback, 2015 model year
Every EV with a published EPA combined efficiency, lowest energy use first, in kilowatt-hours per 100 miles. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a cheaper charge for the same distance.
8 of 8 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
27.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 BMW i3 - 2

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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV - 3

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Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Fiat 500e - 3

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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf - 5

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Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Nissan Leaf - 6
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Ford Focus Electric - 6

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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Kia Soul EV - 8

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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
40.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2015 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive
How this list is made
- Shorter bar, less energy per mile. Bars are measured from zero against the top value; the dark tick marks the average of all 8 ranked here.
- Scores are John’s, shown only where he has scored a car, and they don’t affect the order. How John scores.
- Each car’s page lists the source of every figure and when it was last checked.
