- Newest year: 2001
- Electric
- Two-seaters
2001 Ford Th!nk MPGe & Charging Cost
1 configuration · 65 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Ford Th!nk at a glance
The 2001 Ford Th!nk has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 65 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the Th!nk at 65 MPGe (52 kWh per 100 miles, 29 mi of range), about $1,430 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The Th!nk costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2001 (class median $4,020 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2001 Th!nk costs to drive
Per month
$119
$1,430 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.38
Per 100 miles
$9.53
Five years
$7,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$2,590less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2001 Ford Th!nk MPGe
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA range 29 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Th!nk (Most efficient) | — | 52 | 65 | 29 mi | $1,430 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Th!nk: $3,740 in Hawaii and $990 in Louisiana, a $2,750 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2001 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2001
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2001 Ford Th!nk?
EPA rates the 2001 Ford Th!nk at 65 MPGe combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Th!nk, is rated 65 MPGe combined (74 city / 58 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2001 Ford Th!nk per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Th!nk costs about $1,430 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,430 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Ford Th!nk 100 miles?
About $9.53 per 100 miles for the Th!nk at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Ford Th!nk more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Th!nk is rated 74 city and 58 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 16 MPGe.
How does the 2001 Ford Th!nk compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Th!nk costs about $1,430 a year to fuel, $2,590 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated two-seater configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2001 Ford Th!nk?
EPA rates the range at 29 miles depending on configuration, and the Th!nk goes 29 mi. Efficiency is 52 kWh per 100 miles (65 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,430 a year, or $9.53 per 100 miles for the Th!nk.