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Lotus Evora GT MPG by year — every rating on record

The Lotus Evora GT has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.

20best combined mpg (2020)
20worst combined mpg (2020)
20latest year best (2021)
4configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2020220 mpg20 mpg#10 of 24 (61th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
2021220 mpg20 mpg#7 of 26 (76th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lotus Evora GT placed highest in 2021 at #7 of 26, and lowest in 2020 at #10 of 24. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20213.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium3.5L 6-cyl, supercharged172620575.014.9$3,9004414/10
20213.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium3.5L 6-cyl, supercharged172420575.014.9$3,9004384/10
20203.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium3.5L 6-cyl, supercharged172620575.014.9$3,9004414/10
20203.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium3.5L 6-cyl, supercharged172420575.014.9$3,9004384/10

What Evora GT fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Lotus Evora GT burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,725$1,725$0
$3.50/gal$2,013$2,013$0
$4.00/gal$2,300$2,300$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Minicompact Cars

Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Lotus Evora GT is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Lotus nameplates

Every Lotus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.