2026 rankings · Large Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2026 Large Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 24 EPA-rated 2026 large cars by what they cost to fuel. The Lucid Air leads at about $624 a year (146 MPGe), while the Rolls-Royce Ghost is the most expensive to run at $4,232 (14 MPG). The median large car costs $1,984 a year to fuel. The class includes 4 electric and 9 hybrid or plug-in models.
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 15
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 24 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid Air | Electric | 146 MPGe | 512 mi | $624 |
| 2 | Tesla Model S | Electric | 124 MPGe | 410 mi | $732 |
| 3 | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Hybrid | 51 MPG | — | $912 |
| 4 | Honda Civic Hybrid | Hybrid | 49 MPG | — | $949 |
| 5 | Dodge Charger EV | Electric | 95 MPGe | 295 mi | $961 |
| 6 | Honda Accord Hybrid | Hybrid | 48 MPG | — | $969 |
| 7 | BMW i7 | Electric | 88 MPGe | 314 mi | $1,031 |
| 8 | Hyundai Sonata | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 9 | Honda Accord | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 10 | Kia K5 | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 11 | BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 70 MPGe + 24 MPG | 460 mi | $1,718 |
| 12 | Acura Integra | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,852 |
| 13 | BMW 7 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 14 | Dodge Charger | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 15 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 16 | Genesis G80 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 17 | Audi A8 Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 18 | Porsche Panamera | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 19 | Genesis G90 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 20 | Genesis G90 Hybrid | Hybrid | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 21 | Audi S8 Hybrid | Hybrid | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 22 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 23 | Rolls-Royce Phantom | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 24 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |