For commuters

Higher MPG Cars

Drive Ortega Highway every day? A more efficient car can save real money.

Top EPA-rated 2026 models from the fueleconomy.gov Top Ten list (checked October 2026). Your mileage on Ortega Highway's grades and curves will be lower than the EPA estimate.

Electric vehicles (MPGe)

2026 vehicleCombined MPGeCity/Hwy
Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD139147/130
Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18-inch wheels)138148/129
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD137145/128
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD134144/123
Toyota bZ (191 Ah battery)131143/119

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Hybrids, no plug needed (MPG)

2026 vehicleCombined MPGCity/Hwy
Toyota Prius5757/56
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue5451/58
Toyota Prius AWD5453/54
Kia Niro FE5353/54
Toyota Prius XLE/Limited5252/52
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue5147/56
Toyota Camry Hybrid LE (FWD)5152/49

Drive one of these on the highway? Tell us how your real-world mileage compares.

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