2013 rankings

Most Efficient 2013 Electric Cars

2013 EVs ranked by energy use in kWh per 100 miles (lower is better).

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 11

kWh per 100 mi (lower is better)
  1. 1Scion iQ EV121 MPGe 28.0 kWh
  2. 2Honda Fit EV118 MPGe 29.0 kWh
  3. 3Nissan Leaf115 MPGe 29.0 kWh
  4. 4Fiat 500e116 MPGe 29.0 kWh
  5. 5Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe 30.0 kWh
  6. 6Ford Focus EV105 MPGe 32.0 kWh
  7. 7smart fortwo EV107 MPGe 32.0 kWh
  8. 8Tesla Model S95 MPGe 35.0 kWh
  9. 9Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe 44.0 kWh
  10. 10CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe 46.0 kWh
  11. 11BYD e663 MPGe 54.0 kWh

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Scion iQ EV Subcompact CarElectric 121 MPGe 38 mi $756
2Honda Fit EV WagonElectric 118 MPGe 82 mi $783
3Nissan Leaf Midsize CarElectric 115 MPGe 75 mi $783
4Fiat 500e Subcompact CarElectric 116 MPGe 87 mi $783
5Mitsubishi i-MiEV Subcompact CarElectric 112 MPGe 62 mi $810
6Ford Focus EV Compact CarElectric 105 MPGe 76 mi $864
7smart fortwo EV Two-SeaterElectric 107 MPGe 68 mi $864
8Tesla Model S Large CarElectric 95 MPGe 265 mi $945
9Toyota RAV4 EV Small SUVElectric 76 MPGe 103 mi $1,188
10CODA Automotive Coda Subcompact CarElectric 73 MPGe 88 mi $1,242
11BYD e6 Small SUVElectric 63 MPGe 127 mi $1,458

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