Most efficient EVs: 2011 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.
4 of 4 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure
- 1
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2011 BMW ActiveE - 2
34.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2011 Nissan Leaf - 3
39.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2011 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio - 3
39.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2011 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
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 4 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.