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Lotus Evora MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

9 model years · 2010–2021

20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2021 GT 3.5L 6-cyl supercharged RWD
$4,010

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Lotus Evora fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Lotus Evora for 9 model years, 2010 to 2021. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2021, has 2 configurations rated 20 MPG combined and costing $4,010–$4,050 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2010 is the 2013 Evora 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, at 23 MPG.

Lotus Evora MPG by year

18202224 20102021 Gas 18202224 20102021 Gas
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Lotus Evora: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2010-2021 (2010) Generation page
2021 20 $4,010–$4,050
2020 19–20 $4,010–$4,250
2018 19–20 $4,100–$4,250
2017 19–20 $4,100–$4,250
2014 20–22 $3,600–$3,960
2013 20–23 $3,550–$3,960
2012 20–23 $3,550–$3,960
2011 20–23 $3,550–$3,960
2010 21 $3,810

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 Evora generations

1 generations between 2010 and 2021. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2021 powertrain options

Gas · 3.5L
Combined
20 MPG
Per year
$4,010–$4,050
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lotus Evora's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Lotus Evora run 19–23 MPG across model years 2010 to 2021. The latest year, 2021, is rated 20 MPG.

Which Lotus Evora model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2013 Lotus Evora Evora 3.5L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2010, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Lotus Evora cost to fuel per year?

For MY2021, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,010–$4,050 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,010.

Has the Lotus Evora's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2010 to 20 MPG in 2021, 1 MPG less.