Ranking

Most efficient EVs: SUV, 2027 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 17. Values last checked October 24, 2026.

Year

Body

17 of 17 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure

Average 39.7 kWh/100 mi

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Photo: Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
2027 Lucid Gravity Touring
Specs only · not reviewed yet
111 MPGe
30.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Lucid Gravity Touring
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2027 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring
Specs only · not reviewed yet
108 MPGe
31.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring
3
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Photo: Poprace, CC0
2027 Volvo EX90
Specs only · not reviewed yet
98 MPGe
34.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Volvo EX90
4
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 RWD
Specs only · not reviewed yet
92 MPGe
37.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 RWD
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Photo: Poprace, CC0
2027 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
Specs only · not reviewed yet
89 MPGe
37.0 kWh/100 mi
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Photo: Poprace, CC0
2027 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Specs only · not reviewed yet
89 MPGe
37.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD
Specs only · not reviewed yet
88 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Cadillac Vistiq
Specs only · not reviewed yet
86 MPGe
39.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Cadillac Vistiq
9
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Rivian R1S Premium
Specs only · not reviewed yet
85 MPGe
39.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Rivian R1S Premium
10
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range
Specs only · not reviewed yet
84 MPGe
39.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance
Specs only · not reviewed yet
85 MPGe
40.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance
12
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Photo: LouieRBLX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Mercedes EQS SUV 550 4MATIC
Specs only · not reviewed yet
80 MPGe
42.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Mercedes EQS SUV 550 4MATIC
13
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Photo: LouieRBLX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Mercedes EQS SUV 400 4MATIC
Specs only · not reviewed yet
79 MPGe
43.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Mercedes EQS SUV 400 4MATIC
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Rivian R1S Quad
Specs only · not reviewed yet
76 MPGe
44.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Rivian R1S Quad
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Rivian R1S Performance
Specs only · not reviewed yet
76 MPGe
44.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Rivian R1S Performance
16
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Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology
Specs only · not reviewed yet
71 MPGe
47.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
2027 VinFast VF 9 Plus
Specs only · not reviewed yet
68 MPGe
49.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2027 VinFast VF 9 Plus

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 17 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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