- Newest year: 2021
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- Two-seaters
2021 McLaren Elva MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021 McLaren Elva at a glance
The 2021 McLaren Elva has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD at 18 MPG, which costs about $4,560 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2021 (class median $4,210 a year).
What the 2021 Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$380
$4,560 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.60
Per 100 miles
$30.40
Five years
$22,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$350more a year
Class median $4,210 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 McLaren Elva MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elva (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,560 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD: $5,430 in California and $3,950 in Texas, a $1,480 difference.
- California $5,430
- Washington $5,110
- New York $4,500
- Florida $4,160
- Texas $3,950
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2021 (2021)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021 McLaren Elva get?
EPA rates the 2021 McLaren Elva at 18 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 18 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 McLaren Elva per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,560 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,560 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 McLaren Elva 100 miles?
About $30.40 per 100 miles for the Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2021 McLaren Elva more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2021 McLaren Elva compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Elva 4.0L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,560 a year to fuel, $350 more than the class median of $4,210, and less than 4 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 75 rated two-seater configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.