- Newest year: 2021
- Electric
- Small cars
2021 Kandi K27 MPGe & Charging Cost
1 configuration · 114 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021 Kandi K27 at a glance
The 2021 Kandi K27 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 114 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the K27 FWD at 114 MPGe (30 kWh per 100 miles, 59 mi of range), about $810 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The K27 FWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2021 (class median $3,210 a year).
What the 2021 K27 FWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$810 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.35
Per 100 miles
$5.40
Five years
$4,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,400less a year
Class median $3,210 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2021 Kandi K27 MPGe
EPA range 59 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K27 (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 114 | 59 mi | $810 |
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 K27 FWD: $2,130 in Hawaii and $560 in Louisiana, a $1,570 difference.
Generations
- 2021
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2021 Kandi K27?
EPA rates the 2021 Kandi K27 at 114 MPGe combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the K27 FWD, is rated 114 MPGe combined (127 city / 102 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Kandi K27 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the K27 FWD costs about $810 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $810 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Kandi K27 100 miles?
About $5.40 per 100 miles for the K27 FWD 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 2021 Kandi K27 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The K27 FWD is rated 127 city and 102 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 25 MPGe.
How does the 2021 Kandi K27 compare with other small car configurations?
The K27 FWD costs about $810 a year to fuel, $2,400 less than the class median of $3,210, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 298 rated small car configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2021 Kandi K27?
EPA rates the range at 59 miles depending on configuration, and the K27 FWD goes 59 mi. Efficiency is 30 kWh per 100 miles (114 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $810 a year, or $5.40 per 100 miles for the K27 FWD.