Most efficient EVs: Hatchback, 2020 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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25.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - 2

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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV - 3
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Kia Soul EV - 4

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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
29.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 BMW i3 - 4

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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
29.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 BMW i3 i3s - 6

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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh - 7

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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
31.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Mini Cooper SE - 7

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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh - 9

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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2020 Nissan Leaf SV/SL 62 kWh
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.