Most efficient EVs: 2023 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.
109 of 109 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
23.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD - 2
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
24.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Lucid Air Pure AWD - 2
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
24.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD - 4
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
25.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD - 5
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
25.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD - 6
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
25.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring AWD - 7
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
25.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD - 8
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
27.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric - 8
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
27.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD - 10
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
27.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD - 11
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD - 11
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD - 13
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV - 14
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Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model S - 15
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD - 15
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Toyota bZ4X - 17
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29.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Kia Niro EV - 18
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV - 19
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Photo: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0
29.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 - 20
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD - 20
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited - 22
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Nissan Leaf - 23
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
30.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance AWD - 23
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD - 25
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
30.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Mini Cooper SE - 26
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.8 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus - 27
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Subaru Solterra AWD - 28
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Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
31.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC - 29
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD - 30
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Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor - 30
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 - 30
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro - 30
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S - 30
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
31.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 S - 35
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Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e AWD - 35
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD - 37
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Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Subaru Solterra Limited/Touring AWD - 38
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Photo: Nickispeaki, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron - 38
32.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD - 38
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.7 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Nissan Ariya Venture+ FWD 87 kWh - 41
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD - 42
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.1 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Tesla Model X - 43
33.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD (LFP) - 43
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage FWD 63 kWh - 45
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Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.5 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 - 46
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Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor - 46
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Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.6 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Pack - 48
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Photo: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0
33.9 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 - 49
34.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD - 50
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Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
34.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro
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How this list is made
- The top 50 are listed; 59 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 109 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.