Services
Insurance
Repairs
Advice
About

What is the average mileage of an electric car?

I was looking over EV range ratings, but I want to know how they compare to gas-powered cars in terms of mileage. What is the average mileage of an electric car?

avatar
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Because electric cars are powered by a rechargeable battery in lieu of gasoline, it can be hard to compare their mileage performance to
gas mileage
.
If you’re browsing electric cars, you might notice something called an MPGe number or miles per gallon equivalent. MPGe was devised by the EPA, which determined that 33.7 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity is comparable to about a gallon of fuel in terms of energy content.
While most gas-powered cars get between 20 and 30 mpg, electric cars can easily get around 100 MPGe on average.
Once you’ve secured your dream car, let
Jerry
handle finding a
car insurance
plan.
A licensed broker that offers end-to-end support, Jerry gathers affordable quotes, helps you switch plans, and will even help you cancel your old policy. The average user saves over $800 per year!
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings