Car running-cost rankings
OwnRate ranks popular US vehicles three ways, all from EPA data: the cheapest to run (lowest EPA annual fuel cost — led by the Tesla Model 3 at $550/yr), the most fuel-efficient gas/hybrid (highest MPG — led by the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid at 54 MPG), and the best EVs (highest MPGe — led by the Tesla Model Y at 138 MPGe). Pick a ranking below.
Source: EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data. Data as of June 2026.
Cheapest cars to run
By EPA estimated annual fuel cost. #1: Tesla Model 3 ($550/yr).
Most fuel-efficient carsBy combined MPG (gas, hybrid, plug-in). #1: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (54 MPG).
Best EVsBy efficiency (MPGe) and range. #1: Tesla Model Y (138 MPGe, 321 mi).