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The following list highlights the 10 most efficient electric cars of the 2022 model year. Where more than one version of a given model qualifies, we selected the most efficient version.
The 2022 Kia EV6 has been EPA-rated between 232 and 310 miles of range, depending on the model, with trim levels comprising the EX, EX Plug, GT-Line and, eventually, the GT.
The 2021 Nissan Armada excels at being an interstate cruiser — it’s just going to cost you at the pump for the privilege of its ability.
Ford’s cutting off ordering for the Maverick hybrid, rated at 37 mpg combined, in early November and won’t be reopening hybrid orders until the summer of 2022.
Cars that run on hydrogen are called fuel-cell vehicles. They are electric vehicles that get their energy from a fuel-cell stack rather than a battery pack.
Mitsubishi has made some upgrades to the Outlander PHEV for 2021. The changes warrant a retest of the outgoing SUV to see what impact they’ve had on its all-electric range.
The Lucid Air Dream Edition R, with all-wheel drive and 19-inch wheels, is rated at a whopping 520 miles of range on a single charge, far surpassing the Tesla Model S Long Range and new Plaid.
The 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV will start at $46,165 before any applicable tax credits, which could bring the price as low as $39,578.
The Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro is expected to arrive by February, and the Pro S will be available starting in October.
The Eco mode is a fuel-saving feature offered by several manufacturers that instructs the engine computer to shift into a program that maximizes efficiency over performance.