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Cheapest Vehicles to Fuel in 2024

The cheapest 2024 vehicle to fuel is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Long range (18 inch Wheels) · RWD) at about $660 a year, $2,160 less than the median vehicle ($2,820) among the 307 vehicles ranked.

The top 10 run from $660 to $800. Each model is listed once, with its best qualifying configuration named in the row; models with the same displayed value share a rank.

Lowest cost

$660/yr

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Median model

$2,820/yr

307 models

Top-10 median

$770/yr

Models ranked

307

one row per model

Full ranking

Showing the top 50 of 307 models. Every column is sortable.

Cheapest Vehicles to Fuel in 2024: top 50 of 307 models
1
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Long range (18 inch Wheels) · RWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$660140 MPGe−$2,160
2
Lucid Air
Pure with 19 inch wheels · RWD
Large cars · Electric
$680137 MPGe−$2,140
2
Tesla Model 3
Long Range · RWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$680137 MPGe−$2,140
4
Lexus RZ
300e (18 inch wheels) · FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$740125 MPGe−$2,080
5
Tesla Model S
AWD
Large cars · Electric
$760122 MPGe−$2,060
6
BMW i4
eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) · RWD
Small cars · Electric
$770120 MPGe−$2,050
6
Tesla Model Y
Long Range · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$770120 MPGe−$2,050
8
Toyota bZ4X
FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$780119 MPGe−$2,040
8
Hyundai Kona
Electric Standard Range · FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$780118 MPGe−$2,040
10
Kia EV6
Long Range · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$800117 MPGe−$2,020
10
Fiat 500e
FWD
Small cars · Electric
$800116 MPGe−$2,020
10
Polestar 2
Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) · RWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$800115 MPGe−$2,020
10
Kia Niro
Electric · FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$800113 MPGe−$2,020
14
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Long range · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$820114 MPGe−$2,000
14
Volkswagen ID.4
Pro · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$820113 MPGe−$2,000
14
Genesis GV60
Standard · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$820112 MPGe−$2,000
17
Nissan Leaf
FWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$840111 MPGe−$1,980
17
MINI Cooper
SE Hardtop 2 door · FWD
Small cars · Electric
$840110 MPGe−$1,980
19
Chevrolet Equinox
EV · FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$850108 MPGe−$1,970
20
Mercedes-Benz EQB
250 Plus · FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$860107 MPGe−$1,960
21
Volvo C40
Recharge · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$870107 MPGe−$1,950
21
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Extended · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$870106 MPGe−$1,950
21
Volvo XC40
Recharge · RWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$870106 MPGe−$1,950
21
Toyota Prius Prime
SE · 2.0 L · FWD
Midsize cars · Plug-in hybrid
$87052 MPG−$1,950
25
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · RWD
Small cars · Electric
$880105 MPGe−$1,940
25
Subaru Solterra
AWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$880104 MPGe−$1,940
27
Audi Q4 e-tron
Q4 40 e-tron · RWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$900103 MPGe−$1,920
27
Nissan Ariya
VENTURE Plus 87kWh · FWD
Wagons · Electric
$900103 MPGe−$1,920
29
Tesla Model X
AWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$920100 MPGe−$1,900
30
Honda Prologue
FWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$93099 MPGe−$1,890
31
Dodge Charger
2-Dr Daytona R/T 20in Nexen · AWD
Large cars · Electric
$95098 MPGe−$1,870
31
Porsche Macan
4 Electric · AWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$95098 MPGe−$1,870
31
Jeep Wagoneer
S (Falken tire) · AWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$95097 MPGe−$1,870
31
Mercedes-Benz EQE
350 Plus · RWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$95096 MPGe−$1,870
35
Genesis G80
Electrified G80 · AWD
Large cars · Electric
$96097 MPGe−$1,860
35
Mercedes-Benz EQS
450 Plus · RWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$96096 MPGe−$1,860
37
Chevrolet Blazer
EV · AWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$97096 MPGe−$1,850
38
Fisker Ocean
Sport 20in · FWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$1,01092 MPGe−$1,810
39
Genesis GV70
Electrified GV70 · AWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$1,02091 MPGe−$1,800
40
Acura ZDX
RWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$1,03090 MPGe−$1,790
40
BMW i7
eDrive50 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · RWD
Large cars · Electric
$1,03090 MPGe−$1,790
42
Cadillac Lyriq
AWD
Small SUVs · Electric
$1,04089 MPGe−$1,780
42
Kia EV9
Long Range · RWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$1,04089 MPGe−$1,780
44
Maserati GranTurismo
Folgore · AWD
Small cars · Electric
$1,06087 MPGe−$1,760
45
Audi Q8 e-tron
Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro · AWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$1,07087 MPGe−$1,750
46
BMW iX
xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) · AWD
Standard SUVs · Electric
$1,08086 MPGe−$1,740
46
Jaguar I-Pace
EV400 (20 inch tires) · 4WD
Small SUVs · Electric
$1,08085 MPGe−$1,740
48
Audi e-tron GT
AWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$1,09085 MPGe−$1,730
48
Audi RS e-tron GT
AWD
Midsize cars · Electric
$1,09085 MPGe−$1,730
50
Rivian R1T
Dual Max (21in) · Part-time 4WD
Standard pickups · Electric
$1,10084 MPGe−$1,720

How this list is built

Every line below is read from the list definition that produced the table.

  • Classes: every EPA class except special-purpose vehicles.
  • Powertrains: Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric, Diesel.
  • Ranked by annual fuel cost, lowest first.
  • One row per model (make and model): the configuration that ranks best in this list is shown, with its trim, engine and drive named in the row.
  • Ties are decided on the displayed value (whole MPG or miles, kWh per 100 miles to one decimal, cost rounded to $10): tied models share a rank, then are ordered by a tie-breaker and by name.
  • Special-purpose vehicles, such as heavy-duty variants, are excluded.
  • Annual cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA rating and the dated national fuel prices stamped below; it is rounded to $10 and all differences use the rounded values.
  • Plug-in hybrids are costed with the EPA utility factor: the share of driving done on electricity.
  • Model years MY2000 to MY2027; a year is listed only when at least 10 models qualify.

Data and period

  • EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026
  • Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh)
  • 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway

Frequently asked questions

Which 2024 vehicle is the cheapest to fuel?

The cheapest 2024 vehicle to fuel is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Long range (18 inch Wheels) · RWD) at about $660 a year, $2,160 less than the median vehicle ($2,820) among the 307 vehicles ranked.

How many vehicles are ranked for 2024?

307 models qualify, one row each. The median is $2,820, and the top 10 run from $660 to $800.

How are ties, trims and drivetrains handled?

Each model appears once, with the configuration that ranks best in this list; its trim, engine and drive are named in the row. Models with the same displayed value share a rank (1, 2, 2, 4) and are then ordered by a tie-breaker and by name. See the methodology.

How is annual fuel cost calculated?

15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating and the national average price of the fuel each car uses (premium where required), electricity at the national residential price, and the EPA utility factor for plug-in hybrids. Costs are rounded to $10. See the methodology.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway