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Top 10 · Cars & GearThe electric SUVs that go farthest on each kilowatt-hour, ranked by official EPA combined MPGe for 2026 models.
The Tesla Model Y is the most efficient electric SUV for 2026, at 138 MPGe combined for the Model Y Standard RWD on 18-inch wheels. The Toyota bZ is second at 131 MPGe and the Subaru Uncharted third at 129 MPGe.
How it's ranked: EPA combined efficiency in miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) for 2026 model-year electric SUVs, from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version. SUVs with the same MPGe are listed in EPA data order.
Tesla · Electric SUV · released 2026
The most efficient electric SUV.
The Tesla Model Y is EPA-rated at 138 MPGe combined (148 city, 129 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Model Y Standard RWD on 18-inch wheels, with 321 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $550 a year in electricity for typical driving.
Toyota · Electric SUV · released 2026
Toyota's 131-MPGe SUV.
The Toyota bZ is EPA-rated at 131 MPGe combined (143 city, 119 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the bZ FWD (191 Ah battery), with 314 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $550 a year in electricity for typical driving. The photo shows the earlier bZ4X, the name this model used before 2026.
Subaru · Electric small SUV · released 2026
Subaru's most efficient EV.
The Subaru Uncharted is EPA-rated at 129 MPGe combined (140 city, 118 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Uncharted FWD, with 308 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $600 a year in electricity for typical driving.
Lexus · Electric luxury SUV · released 2026
The most efficient luxury electric SUV here.
The Lexus RZ is EPA-rated at 126 MPGe combined (136 city, 115 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the RZ 350e FWD on 18-inch wheels, with 301 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $600 a year in electricity for typical driving.
Subaru · Electric SUV · released 2026
The most efficient AWD electric SUV here.
The Subaru Solterra is EPA-rated at 120 MPGe combined (131 city, 109 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Solterra AWD, with 288 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $650 a year in electricity for typical driving.
Subaru · Electric SUV · released 2026
Subaru's bigger electric wagon-SUV.
The Subaru Trailseeker is EPA-rated at 117 MPGe combined (126 city, 107 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Trailseeker AWD, with 281 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $650 a year in electricity for typical driving. The photo shows a Trailseeker prototype at the 2025 New York Auto Show.
Toyota · Electric small SUV · released 2026
Toyota's sporty electric crossover.
The Toyota C-HR (electric) is EPA-rated at 117 MPGe combined (127 city, 107 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the C-HR AWD on 18-inch wheels, with 287 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $650 a year in electricity for typical driving. The photo shows the European C-HR+, the same model.
Volvo · Electric small SUV · released 2026
Volvo's smallest EV.
The Volvo EX30 is EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined (127 city, 104 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range, with 261 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $650 a year in electricity for typical driving.
Audi · Electric luxury SUV · released 2026
Audi's efficient compact EV.
The Audi Q4 e-tron is EPA-rated at 115 MPGe combined (125 city, 104 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Q4 45 e-tron, with 288 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $650 a year in electricity for typical driving.
Hyundai · Electric SUV · released 2026
A fast-charging favorite.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is EPA-rated at 115 MPGe combined (131 city, 100 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD, with 245 miles of range. The EPA estimates about $650 a year in electricity for typical driving. The photo shows an earlier Ioniq 5.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD on 18-inch wheels, at 138 MPGe combined (EPA).
On this list, the 2026 Subaru Solterra AWD, at 120 MPGe combined.
Miles per gallon equivalent: how far a vehicle goes on electricity that holds the same energy as one gallon of gasoline (33.7 kWh). Higher is more efficient.
From the US EPA's official fuel economy data at fueleconomy.gov, for 2026 model-year vehicles.
EPA combined efficiency in miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) for 2026 model-year electric SUVs, from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version. SUVs with the same MPGe are listed in EPA data order. Every number on this page comes from the source linked under each pick, and every photo shows the actual product. Brands can't pay to be on this list.
List source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml · Updated 2026-11-11