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- MY2024–2027
Lotus Emira MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2024–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lotus Emira fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lotus Emira for 4 model years, 2024 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,160 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2024 is the 2027 Emira 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 21 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Lotus Emira MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027* Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 21 | $3,160 |
| 2026 | 21 | $3,160 |
| 2024-2025 Generation page | ||
| 2025 | 19–21 | $3,080–$3,430 |
| 2024 | 19–21 | $3,080–$3,430 |
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.
Lotus Emira generations
2 generations between 2024 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lotus Emira's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lotus Emira run 19–21 MPG across model years 2024 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Lotus Emira model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Lotus Emira Emira 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2024, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Lotus Emira cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,160 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,160.
Has the Lotus Emira's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 21 MPG in both 2024 and 2027.
Which Lotus Emira model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2025, 2027. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Lotus Emira are there?
EPA data covers 2 generations of the Lotus Emira: 2026-2027*, 2024-2025. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.