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2014-2016 Cadillac ELR MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 30–33 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2016 Cadillac ELR at a glance
The 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR covers 3 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 30–33 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $1,540 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD (32 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016; 2015 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 33 MPG, was reached in 2014 and 2015.
2014-2016 Cadillac ELR by model year
What the 2016 ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$128
$1,540 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.57
Per 100 miles
$10.27
Five years
$7,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,480less a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Cadillac ELR MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 32 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,580 to $1,540, $40 less.
On electricity 80–85 MPGe, with 36–40 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELR (Most efficient) | FWD | 32 | 85 | 40 mi | $1,540 |
| Sport | FWD | 30 | 80 | 36 mi | $1,720 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 64%–68% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2015 Cadillac ELR MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Cadillac ELR as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Cadillac ELR MPG
33 MPG · $1,580/yr
On electricity 82 MPGe, with 37 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELR (Most efficient) | FWD | 33 | 82 | 37 mi | $1,580 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 65% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD: $2,300 in California and $1,220 in Louisiana, a $1,080 difference.
- California $2,300
- New York $1,990
- Florida $1,340
- Texas $1,340
- Louisiana $1,220
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
Generations
- 2014-2016
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR get?
EPA rates the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR at 30–33 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 33 MPG (31 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR?
The ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 33 MPG, in 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 32 MPG, was in 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Cadillac ELR per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,540 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,540–$1,720 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Cadillac ELR 100 miles?
About $10.27 per 100 miles for the ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $10.27 and $11.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Cadillac ELR more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 31 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2016 Cadillac ELR compare with other small car configurations?
The ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,540 a year to fuel, $1,480 less than the class median of $3,020, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2016 Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 36–40 miles, with a total range of 320–340 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 32 MPG. The ELR 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,540 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 68% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2016 Cadillac ELR different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 32 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,580 to $1,540, $40 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 1 configuration for 2015. See the 2015 Cadillac ELR for that year.