Ranking

Most efficient EVs: SUV, 2019 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.

Published specs, not John’s test results. His score shows where he has scored a car; it never changes the order.

Data: Efficiency: fueleconomy.gov (EPA) for 5. Values last checked October 24, 2026.

5 of 5 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure

Average 38.4 kWh/100 mi

  1. 1
    2017 Tesla Model X
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)

    96 MPGe

    35.0 kWh/100 mi

    Compare the 2019 Tesla Model X Long Range
  2. 2
    2017 Tesla Model X
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)

    93 MPGe

    36.2 kWh/100 mi

    Compare the 2019 Tesla Model X 75D
  3. 3
    2017 Tesla Model X
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)

    87 MPGe

    38.7 kWh/100 mi

    Compare the 2019 Tesla Model X 100D
  4. 4
    2017 Tesla Model X
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)

    85 MPGe

    39.5 kWh/100 mi

    Compare the 2019 Tesla Model X P100D
  5. 5
    2017 Tesla Model X
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)

    79 MPGe

    42.8 kWh/100 mi

    Compare the 2019 Tesla Model X Performance

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 5 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.

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