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Most efficient electric SUVs in 2026

242 cars compared

Of the 242 electric SUVs on sale in the UK, these use the least energy per mile. More miles per kWh means lower running costs and more miles from each charge.

Ranked by real-world efficiency in miles per kWh (not WLTP); higher is better, with real-world range as the tie-break. Prices are starting prices in the UK.

The ranking

  2. the BMW iX3, not this car
    Photo shows the BMW iX3, not this car.Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    7

    BMW

    BMW iX4 40 xDrive (MY27)

    £60,170from, UK

    320miles(515 km) real-world range

    Efficiency
    3.9 mi/kWh
    (160 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    390 mi
    (627 km)
    • SUV
    • All Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  3. Škoda Epiq
    Photo: Oil151kv, CC BY 4.0
    8

    Škoda

    Škoda Epiq 40 (MY27)

    £24,950from, UK

    146miles(235 km) real-world range

    Efficiency
    3.9 mi/kWh
    (160 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    165 mi
    (265 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • LFP battery

Showing the top 10 of 242 cars.