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Most Efficient Electric Cars in 2026
Use this list to compare electric-car entries from the 2025, 2026 and 2027 model years by the official EPA efficiency figure. It helps you see which cars use less energy for the miles you drive.
Electric cars by efficiency: the top 10 side by side
| Car | Efficiency | Fuel a year | Model year | Kind of car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | 146 MPGe | $500 | 2027 | Large · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 02 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 139 MPGe | $550 | 2026 | Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 03 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 138 MPGe | $550 | 2026 | SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 04 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 137 MPGe | $550 | 2025 | Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 05 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 137 MPGe | $550 | 2026 | Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 06 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range | 135 MPGe | $550 | 2025 | Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 07 2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels | 134 MPGe | $550 | 2027 | Large · All-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 08 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 134 MPGe | $550 | 2026 | SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 09 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) | 132 MPGe | $600 | 2025 | Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
| 10 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD-I (19in wheels) | 131 MPGe | $600 | 2025 | Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric |
Read the chart alongside rated range, MPGe, charging time and drivetrain details. Drivetrain designations can separate versions within the same family, so compare the exact entry you would buy.
- 01 Lucid Efficiency· $500 fuel a year146 MPGe$500fuel a year
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Efficiency· $550 fuel a year139 MPGe$550fuel a year - 03
Efficiency· $550 fuel a year138 MPGe$550fuel a year - 04 Efficiency· $550 fuel a year137 MPGe$550fuel a year
- 05 Efficiency· $550 fuel a year137 MPGe$550fuel a year
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Efficiency· $550 fuel a year135 MPGe$550fuel a year - 07 Lucid Efficiency· $550 fuel a year134 MPGe$550fuel a year
- 08 Efficiency· $550 fuel a year134 MPGe$550fuel a year
- 09 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year132 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 10 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year131 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 11 Toyota Efficiency· $550 fuel a year131 MPGe$550fuel a year
- 12 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year131 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 13 Toyota Efficiency· $600 fuel a year130 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 14 Toyota Efficiency· $600 fuel a year130 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 15 Lucid Efficiency· $600 fuel a year129 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 16 Subaru Efficiency· $600 fuel a year129 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 17 Lucid Efficiency· $600 fuel a year128 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 18 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year128 MPGe$600fuel a year
- 19 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year128 MPGe$600fuel a year
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Efficiency· $600 fuel a year127 MPGe$600fuel a year - 21
Efficiency· $600 fuel a year127 MPGe$600fuel a year - 22 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year127 MPGe$600fuel a year
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Efficiency· $600 fuel a year126 MPGe$600fuel a year - 24
Efficiency· $600 fuel a year126 MPGe$600fuel a year - 25 Efficiency· $600 fuel a year125 MPGe$600fuel a year
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