- Newest year: 2001
- Electric
- Two-seaters
2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini MPGe & Charging Cost
1 configuration · 75 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini at a glance
The 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 75 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the Hyper-Mini at 75 MPGe (45 kWh per 100 miles, 33 mi of range), about $1,240 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The Hyper-Mini costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2001 (class median $4,020 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2001 Hyper-Mini costs to drive
Per month
$103
$1,240 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.07
Per 100 miles
$8.27
Five years
$6,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$2,780less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini MPGe
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA range 33 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper-Mini (Most efficient) | — | 45 | 75 | 33 mi | $1,240 |
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 Hyper-Mini: $3,240 in Hawaii and $860 in Louisiana, a $2,380 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2001 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2001
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini?
EPA rates the 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini at 75 MPGe combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Hyper-Mini, is rated 75 MPGe combined (84 city / 66 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Hyper-Mini costs about $1,240 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,240 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini 100 miles?
About $8.27 per 100 miles for the Hyper-Mini 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 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Hyper-Mini is rated 84 city and 66 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 18 MPGe.
How does the 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Hyper-Mini costs about $1,240 a year to fuel, $2,780 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated two-seater configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2001 Nissan Hyper-Mini?
EPA rates the range at 33 miles depending on configuration, and the Hyper-Mini goes 33 mi. Efficiency is 45 kWh per 100 miles (75 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,240 a year, or $8.27 per 100 miles for the Hyper-Mini.