New research has revealed the most efficient EVs on the market.
Electric vehicle experts at DriveElectric have looked at the amount of energy used by top electric vehicle models to determine which are the most efficient. The study also looked at which vehicles can go the furthest off one single charge.

You can view the full study here.

Most Efficient EV’s

Rank

Electric Vehicle

Average Range (mi)

Efficiency (wh/mi)

1

Lightyear 0

340

176

2

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor

300

250

3

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range 2WD

295

251

4

Tesla Model 3 Performance

285

263

5

Tesla Model S Dual Motor

355

268

6

Mercedes EQS 450+

395

273

7

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD

270

274

8

CUPRA Born 77 kWh e-Boost

280

275

9

Mercedes EQE 300

320

278

9

Mercedes EQE 350

320

278

9

BMW i4 eDrive40

290

278

9

Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor

270

278
The Lightyear 0 comes in at number one as one of the most efficient EVs on the market with an efficiency of 176 wh/mi. This long-range all-solar electric car can drive for months without charging.
The Tesla Model 3 is second on the list. Designed for the best electric-powered performance, quick acceleration, long range and fast charging – the Tesla Model 3 is no doubt one of the most sought-after EVs. Named ‘the car of the future’, the Tesla Model 3 has an energy consumption of 245 wh/mi, making it extremely efficient.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor EV takes third place with an efficiency of 250 wh/mi. Considered to be the world’s most popular plug-in electric vehicle in 2021, this much-loved EV sold roughly 501,000 units worldwide in that same year.
The study also looked at the most expensive EVs.

 

 

Most luxurious EVs on the market

Rank

Electric Vehicle

Price (Starting From)

1

Lightyear 0

£265,000

2

Mercedes EQS AMG 54 4Matic+

£157,160

3

BMW iX M60

£116,905

4

Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+

£114,750

5

BMW i7 xDrive60

£108,305

6

BMW i7 xDrive 50

£107,305

7

Porsche Taycan GTS  Sports Turismo

£107,000

8

Porsche Taycan GTS

£106,000

9

Mercedes EQS 450+

£102,160

10

Audi SQ8 e-tron

£98,295

 

 

 

In first place is the Lightyear 0, which comes as no surprise as this forward-thinking electric vehicle is classed as the ‘world’s first production-ready’ solar-powered car.
The Lightyear 0 has a total of five square metres of curved solar panels integrated into its roof, bonnet and tailgate enabling it to convert renewable energy into electric power, meaning it can be charged while driving. This makes it well worth the long-term investment of £265,000.
The Mercedes EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ ranks in second place. Despite having one of the highest ranges on a single charge on the list with a range of 350 miles, this electric vehicle is priced at £157,160. This is considerably less than the Lightyear 0 with a price difference of 68.62%.
The BMW iX M60 makes it onto the list as the third most expensive EV, costing a total of  £116,905. This BMW model combines innovative power with performance, hence it is able to travel for an average of 300 miles on a single charge.