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Most efficient electric cars (2026)

The electric cars that use the least energy per 100 km (WLTP combined), ranked from our EV catalog.

In our EV catalog of 144 models, the top spot goes to the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric (12.2 kWh/100 km), ahead of the Dacia Spring Journey (12.4 kWh/100 km) and the Kia EV3 (13.0 kWh/100 km).

Updated October 2026 · Source: the EVmagazine EV catalog

  1. Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric

    263 km WLTP 27.5 kWh 50 kW DC from 19 990 €

    12.2 kWh/100 km

  2. Dacia Spring Journey

    225 km WLTP 24.3 kWh 40 kW DC from 19 400 €

    12.4 kWh/100 km

  3. Kia EV3

    600 km WLTP 81.4 kWh 100 kW DC from 41 390 €

    13.0 kWh/100 km

  4. BMW I3

    359 km WLTP 42 kWh from 23 560 €

    13.1 kWh/100 km

  5. Ford Capri RWD

    627 km WLTP 77 kWh 135 kW DC from 51 400 €

    13.3 kWh/100 km

  6. Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD

    629 km WLTP 78.1 kWh 250 kW DC from 50 970 €

    14.0 kWh/100 km

  7. Kia EV4 Hatchback Air 81,4 kWh

    625 km WLTP 81.4 kWh 135 kW DC from 43 240 €

    14.1 kWh/100 km

  8. Volkswagen ID.7

    615 km WLTP 77 kWh 175 kW DC from 54 505 €

    14.1 kWh/100 km

  9. Hyundai Inster ECO

    327 km WLTP 42 kWh 72 kW DC from 24 650 €

    14.3 kWh/100 km

  10. Volkswagen ID. Cross Life

    426 km WLTP 52 kWh 105 kW DC from 36 525 €

    14.4 kWh/100 km

  11. Volkswagen ID.3 Neo

    430 km WLTP 58 kWh 105 kW DC from 33 995 €

    14.5 kWh/100 km

  12. Ford Explorer

    602 km WLTP 77 kWh 135 kW DC from 48 900 €

    14.5 kWh/100 km

  13. Renault 5 E-Tech

    312 km WLTP 40 kWh 80 kW DC from 26 290 €

    14.5 kWh/100 km

  14. Peugeot e-208

    362 km WLTP 50 kWh 100 kW DC from 36 675 €

    14.5 kWh/100 km

  15. BYD Seal Comfort RWD

    570 km WLTP 82.5 kWh 150 kW DC from 47 990 €

    14.5 kWh/100 km

Good to know

Which electric car is the most efficient?

According to our catalog, it is the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: 12.2 kWh/100 km.

Are these official figures?

Range, consumption and charging power are the manufacturers' own figures (WLTP where available). Prices are starting prices and vary by country. Real-world results differ, especially in winter and at motorway speed.

Want to see how an official range figure translates to everyday driving? Try our real-world range data, the charging time calculator or browse the full EV catalog.