The Lemon Index| Electric car | EPA range | Yearly charging cost | Compared with | Its yearly gas cost | EV saves per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 258–410 mi | $900–$1,100 | Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,800–$5,000 | $3,400 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 303–326 mi | $800–$900 | Cadillac XT5 | $3,050–$3,450 | $2,400 |
| Tesla Model X | 294–329 mi | $750–$850 | BMW X5 | $3,200 | $2,400 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 325–335 mi | $900–$1,000 | Ford F-150 | $2,800–$3,400 | $2,150 |
| Tesla Model S | 312–410 mi | $600–$800 | BMW 5 Series | $2,850 | $2,150 |
| Kia EV9 | 230–304 mi | $850–$950 | Kia Telluride | $2,900–$3,200 | $2,150 |
| Rivian R1T | 258–420 mi | $850–$1,100 | Ford F-150 | $2,800–$3,400 | $2,125 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 240–320 mi | $1,050–$1,150 | Ford F-150 (gas twin) | $2,800–$3,400 | $2,000 |
| Polestar 2 | 247–270 mi | $700–$800 | Volvo S60 | $2,650–$2,850 | $2,000 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 298–363 mi | $550–$700 | Toyota Camry | $2,450 | $1,825 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 247–259 mi | $650 | Chevrolet Trax | $2,400–$2,450 | $1,775 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 283–334 mi | $750–$900 | Chevrolet Blazer (gas twin) | $2,050–$3,050 | $1,725 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 206–291 mi | $650–$750 | Volkswagen Tiguan | $2,300–$2,550 | $1,725 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 307–319 mi | $700–$800 | Chevrolet Equinox (gas twin) | $2,400–$2,450 | $1,675 |
| Kia EV6 | 231–319 mi | $650–$900 | Kia Sportage | $2,300–$2,550 | $1,650 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 200–261 mi | $650–$700 | Hyundai Kona (gas twin) | $2,050–$2,450 | $1,575 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 240–342 mi | $550–$750 | Hyundai Sonata | $2,000–$2,400 | $1,550 |
| Tesla Model Y | 277–337 mi | $600–$750 | Toyota RAV4 | $2,150–$2,300 | $1,550 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 168–318 mi | $650–$1,050 | Hyundai Tucson | $2,300–$2,450 | $1,525 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 240–320 mi | $700–$900 | Ford Escape | $2,150–$2,450 | $1,500 |
| Nissan Leaf | 149–212 mi | $700 | Nissan Sentra | $1,900 | $1,200 |
EPA estimates for the newest model year listed (mostly 2025): 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving, at national average electricity and gas prices. Ranges show the versions sold. Charging at home is usually cheaper than fast-charging on the road, so a road-trip-heavy driver saves less.
What it means for you: the fuel savings are real, but check the price gap and the score. An EV that saves $1,900 a year but spends time at the dealer for repairs can cost you more in hassle than it saves. See each EV's reliability score.