1. Hyundai Kona Electric
- Efficiency: ~28–31 kWh/100 mi (estimated based on class)
- Range: 200–261 miles
- Key factor: Improved efficiency over previous generation and competitive pricing (starting around $32,000–$35,000). Its 100-kW DC fast charging reduces time-based costs at public stations.
2. Nissan Leaf
- Price: $29,280
- Range: 149–237 miles
- Efficiency: ~30 kWh/100 mi (base model)
- Key factor: Lowest-priced modern EV, but CHAdeMO charging limits cost-effective fast-charging access. Home charging remains economical.
3. Hyundai Ioniq 6
- Efficiency: ~25–27 kWh/100 mi (among the most efficient EVs)
- Range: 240–342 miles
- Key factor: 800-volt architecture enables faster charging, reducing idle time at paid stations. High efficiency lowers kWh/mile costs.
4. Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV
- Price: $27,495–$28,795 (prior models; 2025 pricing unconfirmed)
- Efficiency: ~28 kWh/100 mi
- Range: 247–259 miles
- Key factor: Discontinued in 2023 but remains a benchmark for affordability and efficiency.
5. Subaru Solterra
- Price: $39,915
- Range: 222–227 miles
- Efficiency: ~30–33 kWh/100 mi (estimated for AWD models)
- Key factor: Standard AWD increases energy use but offers competitive pricing post-2025 update.
Key Considerations
- Efficiency vs. Range: Models like the Ioniq 6 and Kona Electric balance efficiency and range, minimizing kWh/mile costs.
- Charging Speed: Faster charging (e.g., Ioniq 6’s 18-minute 10–80% charge) reduces time-based fees at paid DC stations.
For the absolute lowest charging costs, prioritize efficient models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 or Kona Electric and charge at home using off-peak rates.
Exact efficiency figures for the Kona Electric are not listed in sources, but typical compact EVs average ~28–33 kWh/100 mi. The Ioniq 6’s efficiency is explicitly praised in industry reviews.
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