Fuel efficiency

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.

Its optional hybrid engine makes the 2026 Honda Accord one of the most fuel-efficient cars available. See how the 48-mpg mid-size sedan stacks up against the competition at Cars.com.

See how Subaru's Forester and Forester Hybrid compact SUVs compare to the competition in fuel economy.

With so many fuel-efficient choices, from gas-only models to hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which ones rate the highest for 2026 based on the EPA cycle?