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2026 Dodge Charger EV vs Hyundai Sonata
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 Dodge Charger EV is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $961 a year to fuel (95 MPGe), versus $1,453 for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata (32 MPG). That's roughly $492 a year, or about $2,460 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Dodge Charger EV
- Hyundai Sonata
Side by side
| Dodge Charger EV | Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|---|
| $961 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,453 |
| 95 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 32 MPG |
| 100 MPGe | City | 28 MPG |
| 89 MPGe | Highway | 38 MPG |
| 35.6 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 295 mi | Driving range | — |
| 105 cu ft | Passenger volume | 104 cu ft |
| 25 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 281 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| 10 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Gas |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motors (500 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Dodge Charger EV vs Hyundai Sonata across model years
- Dodge Charger EV
- Hyundai Sonata
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Dodge Charger EV has more cargo space (25 vs. 16 cu ft).
Among 24 2026 large cars, the Dodge Charger EV ranks 5th and the Hyundai Sonata 8th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Dodge Charger EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Hyundai Sonata; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Dodge Charger EV or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
Measured by cost to drive, the Dodge Charger EV. The Dodge Charger EV is rated 95 MPGe combined and the Hyundai Sonata 32 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Dodge Charger EV vs. the Hyundai Sonata per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $961 for the Dodge Charger EV and $1,453 for the Hyundai Sonata.
Which has more cargo space?
The Dodge Charger EV, with 25 cu ft of luggage volume versus 16 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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