Ranking

Most efficient EVs: 2016 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 31. Values last checked October 24, 2026.

Year

Body

31 of 31 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure

Average 34.1 kWh/100 mi

1
2016 BMW i3
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2021)
124 MPGe
27.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 BMW i3
2
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2016)
119 MPGe
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
3
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2015–2019)
116 MPGe
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf
4
2016 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2011–2026
114 MPGe
29.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh
5
2016 Fiat 500e
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2013–2026
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Fiat 500e
5
2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2017)
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
5
2016 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2011–2026
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
8
2016 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2011–2018)
107 MPGe
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio
8
2016 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2011–2018)
107 MPGe
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
10
2016 Ford Focus Electric
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2018)
105 MPGe
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Ford Focus Electric
10
2016 Kia Soul EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2015–2020)
105 MPGe
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Kia Soul EV
10
2016 Tesla Model S 60D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
104 MPGe
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 60D
13
2016 Tesla Model S 70D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
101 MPGe
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 70D
13
2016 Tesla Model S 75D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
103 MPGe
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 75D
13
2016 Tesla Model S 90D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
103 MPGe
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 90D
16
2016 Tesla Model S 60 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
99 MPGe
34.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 60 kWh
16
2016 Tesla Model S 75 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
98 MPGe
34.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 75 kWh
16
2016 Tesla Model S 85D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
100 MPGe
34.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 85D
19
2016 Tesla Model S P90D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
95 MPGe
35.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S P90D
19
2016 Tesla Model S P100D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
98 MPGe
35.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S P100D
21
2016 Tesla Model S P85D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
93 MPGe
36.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S P85D
21
2016 Tesla Model X 60D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
93 MPGe
36.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X 60D
21
2016 Tesla Model X 75D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
93 MPGe
36.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X 75D
24
2016 Tesla Model X 90D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
92 MPGe
37.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X 90D
25
2016 Tesla Model S 70 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
89 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 70 kWh
25
2016 Tesla Model S 85 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
89 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 85 kWh
25
2016 Tesla Model S 90 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
89 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model S 90 kWh
25
2016 Tesla Model X P90D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
89 MPGe
38.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X P90D
29
2016 Tesla Model X P100D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
86 MPGe
39.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X P100D
30
2016 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive B250e
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2017)
84 MPGe
40.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive B250e
31
2016 BYD e6
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2020)
72 MPGe
47.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2016 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 31 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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