Top 5 Most Efficient Electric Cars

The electric car platform is quickly gaining fame. However, the range of electric cars remains the pain point for most people looking to make the switch.

Several companies often over-promise but under-deliver. This is why we felt incumbent upon us to delve into the matter on our own. So, here we have populated the list of the top 5 most efficient electric cars in Europe.

It is worth noting that several factors affect the efficiency of electric cars. This is why we have collected all of the below data in comparable conditions.

VW e-Up!

The VW e-Up! is a small car and its compact size aids the EV in standing at the top of the list of most energy-efficient electric cars of the world.

It has the following specifications:

– Battery Size: 36.8 kWh;

– Usable battery size: 32.3 kWh;

– Range: 205 km;

– Efficiency: 136 Wh/km;

– 0 to 100 kph: 11.9 sec;

– Top speed: 130 kph;

– Power: 61 kW;

– Torque: 210 Nm.

VW e-Golf

The next vehicle on this list is the VW e-Golf. The Golf has been ruling the European streets for the past several decades and now the electric variant is all set to capture the market in the future.

The specifications of the VW e-Golf are as follows:

– Battery Size: 35.8 kWh;

– Usable battery size: 32 kWh;

– Range: 190 km;

– Efficiency: 149 Wh/km;

– 0 to 100 kph: 9.6 sec;

– Top speed: 150 kph;

– Power: 100 kW;

– Torque: 290 Nm.

It is surprising to see that the VW e-Golf has a relatively smaller battery than the VW e–Up!

This is the reason why it has a relatively lower range as well.

The acceleration of the vehicle is pretty dull by EV standards. However, by being super-efficient, the vehicle makes up for this.

Hyundai Ioniq

The first Korean EV to enter the list is the Hyundai Ioniq. The car is relatively bigger than the former two members of the list.

Here are the specifications of the Hyundai Ioniq that put it at number three on this list:

– Battery Size: 40.4 kWh;

– Usable battery size: 38.3 kWh;

– Range: 250 km;

– Efficiency: 150 Wh/km;

– 0 to 100 kph: 9.7 sec;

– Top speed: 165 kph;

– Power: 100 kW;

– Torque: 295 Nm.

The Ioniq has more range than both VW vehicles but its efficiency is not as good as the other two cars.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range

The fourth vehicle on the list of most efficient electric car in Europe is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Here are the specifications of this vehicle:

– Battery Size: 75 kWh;

– Usable battery size: 70 kWh;

– Range: 455 km;

– Efficiency: 152 Wh/km;

– 0 to 100 kph: 4.4 sec;

– Top speed: 233 kph;

– Power: 324 kW;

– Torque: 493 Nm.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is a serious vehicle as the specifications tell. The impressive range and mid-boggling performance make this car a great option.

However, it is much more expensive than the above mentioned three options.

Mini Cooper SE

The Mini Cooper SE is a cool electric vehicle that not only has outstanding performance but also has great looks.

Here are the specifications of this vehicle:

– Battery Size: 32.6 kWh;

– Usable battery size: 28.9 kWh;

– Range: 185 km;

– Efficiency: 156 Wh/km;

– 0 to 100 kph: 7.3 sec;

– Top speed: 150 kph;

– Power: 135 kW;

– Torque: 270 Nm.

Final Verdict

The world of electric vehicles is progressing at a rapid pace and presently the above mentioned vehicles are the absolute best in terms of energy efficiency.