McLaren Automotive P1 MPG by year — every rating on record
The McLaren Automotive P1 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2014 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #37 of 58 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #43 of 60 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The McLaren Automotive P1 placed highest in 2014 at #37 of 58, and lowest in 2015 at #43 of 60. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 9.7 | $4,550 | 300 mi | 463 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 9.7 | $4,550 | 300 mi | 463 | 4/10 |
What P1 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 McLaren Automotive P1 burns 676 to 676 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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $10,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 17 mpg the McLaren Automotive P1 is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $132 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other McLaren Automotive nameplates
Every McLaren Automotive model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.