Cadillac ELR Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2016 Cadillac ELR costs about $2,300 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2016):
The Cadillac ELR costs an estimated $2,400/year in fuel (91 g CO₂/mi).
Cadillac ELR Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Premium Gasoline | 32 | $2,400 | 91 | 10 |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Premium Gasoline | 30 | $2,550 | 104 | 10 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Premium Gasoline | 33 | $2,300 | 91 | 10 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Cadillac ELR data analysis
How Cadillac ELR estimated annual fuel cost varies
Across 3 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2016 Cadillac ELR, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $2,300 to $2,550. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Cadillac ELR (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L) at $2,300, and the weakest to the 2016 car (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L) at $2,550 — a spread of 10%. The narrow spread means any year of the Cadillac ELR in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2016
Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2016 Cadillac ELR is $2,475, against $2,300 for the 2015 car — it rose by $175. Buyers who care most about this figure should look at the earlier model years in the table above before assuming newest is best.
How to read this Cadillac ELR data
This page lists every 2015 through 2016 Cadillac ELR record we hold for this measurement — 3 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Cadillac ELR figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Cadillac ELR record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About ELR Fuel Cost
How much does it cost to fuel the Cadillac ELR?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Cadillac ELR is $2,300 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Cadillac ELR produce?
The Cadillac ELR produces approximately 91 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.
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