Most efficient electric cars of 2012
The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV leads with 30 kWh per 100 miles. These are the top 8 electric cars of model year 2012, ranked by the EPA combined energy consumption, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Drive | Consumption | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi i-MiEV | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 kWh/100 mi (18.6 kWh/100 km) | 62 mi |
| 2 | Ford Focus Electric | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 kWh/100 mi (19.9 kWh/100 km) | 76 mi |
| 3 | Nissan Leaf | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 kWh/100 mi (21.1 kWh/100 km) | 73 mi |
| 4 | Tesla Model S | Rear-Wheel Drive | 38 kWh/100 mi (23.6 kWh/100 km) | 265 mi |
| 5 | Toyota RAV4 EV | Front-Wheel Drive | 44 kWh/100 mi (27.3 kWh/100 km) | 103 mi |
| 6 | CODA Automotive CODA | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 kWh/100 mi (28.6 kWh/100 km) | 88 mi |
| 7 | Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | 54 kWh/100 mi (33.6 kWh/100 km) | 56 mi |
| 8 | BYD e6 | Front-Wheel Drive | 54 kWh/100 mi (33.6 kWh/100 km) | 122 mi |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data for vehicles sold in the United States (U.S. gallons). Lower consumption means cheaper running costs per mile. Real-world results vary.