- Newest year: 2025
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2024
2024-2025 Lotus Emira MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2025 Lotus Emira at a glance
The 2024-2025 Lotus Emira covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $3,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
2024-2025 Lotus Emira by model year
What the 2025 Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD costs to drive
Per month
$257
$3,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.13
Per 100 miles
$20.53
Five years
$15,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$860less a year
Class median $3,940 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Lotus Emira MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Lotus Emira as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,080 |
| Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,430 |
2024 Lotus Emira MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,080–$3,430/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,080 |
| Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,430 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD: $4,190 in California and $2,690 in Texas, a $1,500 difference.
- California $4,190
- Washington $3,880
- New York $3,080
- Florida $2,910
- Texas $2,690
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2024-2025
- 2026-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2024-2025 Lotus Emira get?
EPA rates the 2024-2025 Lotus Emira at 19–21 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2024-2025 Lotus Emira?
Every model year of the 2024-2025 Lotus Emira tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2025 Lotus Emira?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2024 to 2025.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Lotus Emira per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $3,080 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,080–$3,430 a year. That is a $350 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Lotus Emira 100 miles?
About $20.53 per 100 miles for the Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.53 and $22.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Lotus Emira more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2025 Lotus Emira compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Emira 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $3,080 a year to fuel, $860 less than the class median of $3,940, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 57 rated two-seater configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Lotus Emira different from the 2024 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2024 and 2025: 2 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined. See the 2024 Lotus Emira for that year.