Most efficient EVs: Hatchback, 2018 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.
9 of 9 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure
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25.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - 2
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV - 3
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf - 4
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
28.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 BMW i3 94 Ah - 5
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 BMW i3 i3s 94 Ah - 5
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Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Fiat 500e - 5
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Nissan Leaf - 8
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Kia Soul EV - 9
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Ford Focus Electric
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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 9 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.