Consumers looking to choose the most efficient electric vehicle (EV) will find wide ranges in efficiencies depending on the vehicle class.
December 20, 2024
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Consumers looking to choose the most efficient electric vehicle (EV) will find wide ranges in efficiencies depending on the vehicle class. For example, midsized cars ranged from 2.17 mi/kWh to 4.17 mi/kWh, the upper bound of which represents the most efficient EV in model year 2024. Standard SUVs with 2WD, however, range from 0.97 mi/kWh to 2.94 mi/kWh, where the lower bound represents the least efficient EV in model year 2024. Driving a midsize car that can travel about four times the distance on a kilowatt-hour of electricity compared to an SUV at the lower bound of efficiency (4 miles versus 1 mile) would reduce your charging costs to a quarter. There is now a selection of EV models in most size classes offering consumers meaningful choices when considering EV efficiency and potential savings.
Notes: Includes all-electric vehicles only. Miles per kilowatt-hour are based on the EPA combined city/highway rating. The two-seater class has a single vehicle rated at 1.59 mi/kWh.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fuel Economy Website, Datafiles – accessed October 2, 2024.