Most efficient EVs: 2022 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.
78 of 78 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
25.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD - 2
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
25.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring AWD - 3
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
25.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD - 4
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
26.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD - 5
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
26.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range AWD - 6
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
27.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD - 7
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
27.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD - 8
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric - 9
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV - 10
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model S - 11
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD - 11
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD - 13
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance AWD - 13
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid - 15
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV - 16
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD - 16
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Kia Niro EV - 16
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD - 19
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh - 20
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD - 21
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
30.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Mini Cooper SE - 22
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Photo: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 - 23
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD - 24
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh - 25
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Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor - 26
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD - 27
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro - 28
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Nissan Leaf SV/SL 62 kWh - 29
32.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD - 30
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S - 31
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model X - 32
33.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD - 32
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
33.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC - 34
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro - 35
34.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 AWD - 35
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
34.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD - 37
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
34.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid - 38
34.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD - 39
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
35.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC - 39
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
35.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Mercedes EQS 450+ - 41
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Photo: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0
35.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 BMW i4 M50 - 42
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
35.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC - 42
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
35.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - 44
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Photo: Nickispeaki, CC BY-SA 4.0
35.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron quattro - 44
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Photo: Nickispeaki, CC BY-SA 4.0
35.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback quattro - 46
36.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD - 47
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
36.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Mazda MX-30 - 48
37.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD - 49
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Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0
37.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor - 50
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Photo: Fallaner, CC BY-SA 4.0
38.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin
How this list is made
- The top 50 are listed; 28 more have a published EPA efficiency figure. Narrow the list with the filters, or browse the whole catalog.
- Shorter bar, less energy per mile. Bars are measured from zero against the top value; the dark tick marks the average of all 78 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.