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Lotus fuel economy
4 Lotus models with five or more years of test sheets on file. Most efficient: the Elise/Exige at 22.5 MPG.
Every Lotus on file, best sheet first
| Model | Combined | Fuel/yr | Class | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise/Exige | 22.5 MPG | $2133 | Two Seaters | 2006–2011 |
| Evora | 19.5 MPG | $2462 | Minicompact Cars | 2010–2020 |
| Esprit Turbo | 19 MPG | $2526 | Two Seaters | 1985–1995 |
| Esprit V8 | 16 MPG | $3000 | Two Seaters | 1997–2004 |
Fuel costs at $3.20/gal fixed JUL 2026, over 15,000 miles a year — the same basis used everywhere in this book. Electric models are rated in MPGe and are not directly comparable on fuel cost.
SOURCE·US EPA fuel-economy test data·FUEL ASSUMED AT $3.20/GAL FROM JUL 2026·REVIEWED JUL 2026
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