Most efficient EVs: Hatchback, 2016 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.
10 of 10 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 2016 BMW i3 - 2
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV - 3
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf - 4
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Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh - 5
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Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Fiat 500e - 5
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV - 5
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Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh - 8
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Ford Focus Electric - 8
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Kia Soul EV - 10
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
40.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive B250e
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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 10 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.