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Expressed in miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), electric vehicles (EVs) range from 53 to 140 MPGe. For comparison, gasoline vehicles, including traditional hybrids, range from 9 MPG to 57 MPG for model year (MY) 2024. Although EVs are highly efficient compared to internal combustion vehicles of a similar size, there is still a wide range in how much electricity those EVs will consume per mile. For MY 2024, EPA consumption rates for combined city/highway cycles ranged from 1.49 mi/kWh to 4.17 mi/kWh. For those living in areas with high electricity costs or long commutes, this could be an important cost consideration.

Notes: MPGe – Miles per gallon equivalent is based on EPA window sticker conversion of 33.7 kWh = 1 gallon of gasoline.
Miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh) are based on the EPA combined city/highway rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fuel Economy Website, Datafiles – Accessed October 2, 2024.