There are many different factors you can look at when comparing electric cars. Nowadays, there is a lot of attention for the range, the space in the car itself and of course the consumption of the electric car, because this determines the cost per kilometer and the extent to which it needs to be charged. If you are looking for the most economical electric car, you will find exactly what you need here.
How do you determine which electric car is the most economical?
Often there are many factors to consider when comparing, including caveats and exceptions. However, when it comes to the question of which electric car is the most economical, that is not the issue. It is simply about the lowest consumption per kilometer, or the most kilometers per kW from the battery pack. That is also the only thing we looked at to determine which is the most economical electric car at the time of writing.
This is the most economical EV of the moment
At the time of writing, the Dacia Spring 45 hp is the most economical electric car with a consumption of 13 kWh per 100 kilometers. To see how strong that is, we have listed the top 5 most economical electric cars below:
- Dacia Spring 45 hp: 13 kWh per 100 kilometers
- Dacia Spring 65 hp: 13.7 kWh per 100 kilometers
- Tesla Model 3: 13.7 kWh per 100 kilometers
- Fiat 500e 70 kW: 14 kWh per 100 kilometers
- Renault Twingo ZE: 14 kWh per 100 kilometers
Despite the two Dacia models, this still puts a fairly wide and diverse range of cars in the top 5, with only the Dacias having a more moderate power. For example, the Fiat has 95 hp, the Renault 82 hp and the Model 3 even hits 280 hp.
Will there be even more economical electric cars?
Although sustainability plays an important, decisive factor in the energy transition, it is unlikely that major car manufacturers will actively focus on even more economical plug-in cars. Of course, there is a good chance that a number of city cars will be more economical, but the majority of car manufacturers will focus on the part of the market where there is the greatest demand. These are the mid-sized models such as electric SUVs and crossover models. With the average weight of these models and the large battery packs, it is unlikely that they will be more economical.
The caveat here is that more and more technology is available and the available technology is in turn getting better. This will cause the average consumption of the electric car to continue to decrease.
How important is the consumption of the electric car?
The charging infrastructure in the Netherlands is excellent. Most owners of electric cars can easily charge at home, at work and on the road. Since most charging stations now also have a high charging speed (such as the 3-phase charging stations and the DC charging stations along the highway), charging no longer has to cost a lot of time or money.
This means that the consumption of the car is no longer as important as it used to be. In fact, it is good to keep paying attention to the other aspects, such as the range of the car, the boot space and the legroom for the people sitting in the back seat. Especially for family cars and electric cars that are used on a business basis, consumption is often a side issue and no longer the most important factor when comparing cars.
Does this mean that you no longer need to look for economical electric cars? No, because that is not how it works. The best option is often an electric car with a good range and a consumption that is lower than average. These are the electric cars that you can get the most out of.
What is at least as important to keep in mind when comparing is that the most economical electric car usually does not have the largest range and there is a reason for that. Low consumption and a large battery pack for a large range do not go together. At the same time, the most economical electric cars need a smaller battery pack to have a larger range, since more kilometers can be extracted from the power.
All electric cars benefit from a home charging solution
Regardless of how economical or uneconomical your electric car is, every EV benefits from a charging station, mobile charger or a nice wall box at home. It is not only about economy, but also about the costs per kilometer driven. These do not only depend on the consumption of the car, but also on the price of the electricity that is charged. If you can charge your electric car at home, you always pay the lowest price, so that the costs per kilometer are as low as possible, especially with the most economical electric car of the moment.
Don't have a charging station or mobile charger yet and want to find a charging solution with the best price-quality ratio? Then take a look at our offer or let one of our specialists know what you are looking for, so we can take a look with you right away.
