- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
- MY2014–2016
Cadillac ELR MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2014–2016
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cadillac ELR fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Cadillac ELR for 3 model years, 2014 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 30–33 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 2 configurations rated 30–32 MPG combined and costing $1,540–$1,720 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2014 is the 2015 ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 33 MPG.
Cadillac ELR MPG by year
| Year | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-2016 Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 30–32 | $1,540–$1,720 |
| 2015 | 33 | $1,580 |
| 2014 | 33 | $1,580 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Cadillac ELR generations
1 generations between 2014 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2016 powertrain options
On electricity 80–85 MPGe, with 36–40 miles of electric range.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cadillac ELR's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Cadillac ELR run 30–33 MPG across model years 2014 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 30–32 MPG.
Which Cadillac ELR model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Cadillac ELR ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2014, at 33 MPG.
How much does a Cadillac ELR cost to fuel per year?
For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,540–$1,720 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,540.
Has the Cadillac ELR's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 33 MPG in 2014 to 32 MPG in 2016, 1 MPG less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Cadillac ELR?
Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2014 to 2016 (30–33 MPG).
Which Cadillac ELR model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2015. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.