Ranking

Most efficient EVs: 2018 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 24. Values last checked October 24, 2026.

Year

Body

24 of 24 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure

Average 31.8 kWh/100 mi

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Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2017–2021)
136 MPGe
25.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
2
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2017–2027
130 MPGe
25.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
3
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2017–2027
123 MPGe
27.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range
4
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2017–2023)
119 MPGe
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
5
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2015–2019)
119 MPGe
28.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
6
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
2018 BMW i3 94 Ah
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2021)
118 MPGe
28.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 BMW i3 94 Ah
7
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2017–2027
116 MPGe
28.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
7
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2017–2027
116 MPGe
28.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Performance AWD
9
2018 Honda Clarity Electric
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2017–2019)
114 MPGe
29.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric
10
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
2018 BMW i3 i3s 94 Ah
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2021)
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 BMW i3 i3s 94 Ah
10
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Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
2018 Fiat 500e
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2013–2026
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Fiat 500e
10
Photo credit
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Nissan Leaf
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2011–2026
112 MPGe
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Nissan Leaf
13
2018 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2011–2018)
108 MPGe
31.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Smart fortwo electric drive Coupe
14
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Kia Soul EV
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2015–2020)
108 MPGe
31.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Kia Soul EV
15
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Photo: Cutlass, CC0
2018 Ford Focus Electric
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2018)
107 MPGe
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Ford Focus Electric
16
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model S 75D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
103 MPGe
32.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model S 75D
17
2018 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2011–2018)
102 MPGe
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Smart fortwo electric drive Cabrio
18
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model S 100D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
102 MPGe
33.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model S 100D
19
Photo credit
Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model S 75 kWh
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
98 MPGe
34.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model S 75 kWh
20
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model S P100D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2026)
98 MPGe
34.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model S P100D
21
Photo credit
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model X 75D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
93 MPGe
36.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model X 75D
22
Photo credit
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model X 100D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
87 MPGe
38.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model X 100D
23
Photo credit
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Tesla Model X P100D
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2016–2026)
85 MPGe
39.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 Tesla Model X P100D
24
Photo credit
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 BYD e6
Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2020)
72 MPGe
46.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2018 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 24 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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