Ranking

Most efficient EVs: 2014 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 15. Values last checked October 24, 2026.

Year

Body

15 of 15 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure

Average 34.5 kWh/100 mi

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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
2014 BMW i3
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2021)
124 MPGe
27.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 BMW i3
2
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2016)
119 MPGe
28.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
3
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Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
2014 Fiat 500e
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2013–2026
116 MPGe
29.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Fiat 500e
3
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Photo: Mariordo - Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz, CC BY-SA 3.0
2014 Honda Fit EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2013–2014)
118 MPGe
29.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Honda Fit EV
5
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2017)
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
5
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Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Nissan Leaf
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2011–2026
114 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Nissan Leaf
7
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Photo: Cutlass, CC0
2014 Ford Focus Electric
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2018)
105 MPGe
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Ford Focus Electric
7
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Photo: IFCAR, Public domain
2014 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2011–2018)
107 MPGe
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio
7
Photo credit
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain
2014 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2011–2018)
107 MPGe
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Tesla Model S 60 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
95 MPGe
35.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Tesla Model S 60 kWh
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Tesla Model S 85 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
89 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Tesla Model S 85 kWh
11
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Tesla Model S AWD 85 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
89 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Tesla Model S AWD 85 kWh
13
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2017)
84 MPGe
40.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Toyota RAV4 EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2014)
76 MPGe
44.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV
15
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 BYD e6
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2020)
63 MPGe
54.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2014 BYD e6

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 15 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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