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Extreme MPG

World Record Fuel Economy

Duke University team with Eta electric vehicle

Eta Electric Vehicle

Duke Elelctric Vehicle (DEV) Team,
Duke University

27,482 MPGe

Achieved at Galot Motorsports in Benson, North Carolina, June 23, 2019

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Most Efficient EPA-Certified Vehicles*

Current Model Year

140 MPGe

2024 Hyundai Ioniq RWD

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD (18 inch wheels)

All-Electric Car

All Fuels - All Years

142 MPGe

2021 Tesla Model 3

2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD

All-Electric Car

Gasoline - All Years

59 MPG

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Blue

2021-22 Hyundai Ioniq Blue

Hybrid Car

*Based on combined city/highway MPG rating (55% city, 45% highway). Electricity consumption is represented in miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe), assuming 1 gallon of gasoline = 33.7 kilowatt-hours.

* Available outside the U.S.

Concept vehicle; not in production.

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