Fuel efficiency

A range of up to 357 miles makes the Tesla Model Y one of the longest-range EVs on sale today. Read all the details on the 2026 Model Y's range and see how it stacks up against the competition.

After 200 miles of mixed suburban and highway driving, the 2026 Ram 1500’s V-8 returned 18.3 mpg — right in line with its EPA combined rating.

The Subaru Outback is almost all-new for 2026, but the powertrains largely carry over. See how the Subaru's fuel economy compares to competitive mid-size SUVs.

The 2026 Ford Maverick is the most efficient pickup available, with the optional hybrid getting up to 38 mpg and the standard turbo four-cylinder rated as high as 26 mpg.

Hybrid powertrains make it easy to find a 40-mpg SUV, and many plug-in hybrid SUVs offer more than 30 miles of electric range, so whatever you’re shopping for, there’s one out there for you.

The Nissan Versa is a budget-shopper's dream: the most affordable new car and among the most fuel-efficient. Nissan has discontinued the small sedan for 2026, but thousands remain in dealer inventories.

The 2026 Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient car on sale today. And with available all-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid option, there’s a Prius to suit most any shopper’s needs.

In all its configurations, the 2026 Toyota Corolla is one of the most fuel-efficient cars you can buy. The gas Corollas get more than 30 mpg combined, and the hybrid gets 50 mpg.

The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate’s powertrain — a 6.2-liter V-8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission — is great for towing and pulled our nearly 5,000-pound trailer easily.

The following list highlights the 10 most efficient electric cars for 2026. Where more than one version of a given model qualifies, we selected the most efficient version.