Lotus Evora
19.5 MPG The 2020 Lotus Evora is EPA-rated at 19.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 24 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 769 gallons, $2462 a year in fuel, or $0.164 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2010–2020 run it averages 20.6 MPG, falling by 1.5 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.128 | $1282 | $1923 | $2564 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.154 | $1538 | $2308 | $3077 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.164 | $1641 | $2462 | $3282 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.179 | $1795 | $2692 | $3590 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.205 | $2051 | $3077 | $4103 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.231 | $2308 | $3462 | $4615 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.256 | $2564 | $3846 | $5128 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19.5 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3950 | 460 | 2 |
| 2018 | 19.5 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3950 | 460 | 2 |
| 2017 | 19.5 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3950 | 460 | 2 |
| 2014 | 21.3 MPG | 18.3 | 27 | $3625 | 413 | 4 |
| 2013 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 27 | $3588 | 411 | 4 |
| 2012 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 27 | $3588 | 414 | 4 |
| 2011 | 21.3 MPG | 18.3 | 26.8 | $3625 | 419 | 4 |
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 18 | 27 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the Lotus Evora ranks 41 on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Aston Martin DB11 V8 (20), Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (20), Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (20), Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (20), Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 460 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lotus Evora get?
The 2020 Lotus Evora is rated at 19.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.5 city and 24 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 20.6 MPG, ranging from 19 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lotus Evora cost in fuel per year?
At 19.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 769 gallons — roughly $2462 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.164 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $3950.
Has the Lotus Evora become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21 MPG in 2010 to 19.5 in 2020. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Lotus Evora efficient for its class?
It ranks 41 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG. That is 3.0 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.