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$100 for a tank of gas? Top 10 most expensive vehicles at the pump
Gas prices have been hitting record highs, and it’s getting more difficult to justify a leisurely drive to nowhere.
People have been turning to or considering alternative fuel vehicles to reduce the impact of the climbing cost of gas. Electric cars don’t need gas to operate, so it should be cheaper to own one, right? Not exactly. Tap or click here for our report on the cost of ownership for an EV.
Depending on what you drive, you could spend far more or less on fuel than the average motorist. Let’s look at the vehicles that’ll cost you the most at the pump.
Bigger is not always better
Consumer Reports tested a wide range of vehicles and how much it costs to fill them up. The top 10 priciest vehicles were all full-sized SUVs or pickup trucks that cost more than $100 to fill from empty.
These large vehicles are thirsty, averaging just 14 to 17 MPG. Plus, they have enormous fuel tanks that hold up to 28 gallons. That’s a recipe for a large bill at the pump.
Read on for the top 10 most expensive vehicles to fuel up from empty to full.
1. 2022 Ford Expedition
- Cost per full tank: $119
- Gas tank capacity, gallons: 28.3
- Range per tank, miles: 453
2. 2022 Chevrolet Suburban (and GMC Yukon XL)
- Cost per full tank: $117
- Gas tank capacity, gallons: 28
- Range per tank, miles: 448
3. 2022 Toyota Sequoia
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What comes to mind when you picture cars of the future? Do your mental images of futuristic cars involve flying machines like the ones on “The Jetsons?” Or do you picture something completely different altogether, like basic electric cars? Tap or click here to see if electric cars are more affordable to drive.
Is it cheaper to drive an electric car?
Electric cars are becoming more and more common. Almost every car manufacturer makes a fully electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid — a car that can run on electricity or gas.
You should be able to save on the cost of gas by having an EV or a plug-in. Tap or click here to learn more about how you save money on gas by going electric. But are electric cars actually cheaper to own?
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We’ve seen a ton of new car technology in recent years. Most new cars come with cool stuff like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and rearview cameras that help you safely back out of parking spots.
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With CES now well underway, there’s been no shortage of stories about the technological wonders inside. From robots to smart toilets, you don’t have to look far to find a memorable or unique gadget on display.
And true to its reputation, CES hasn’t skimped on the weirdness this year. Items like home security drones, virtual people and toilet paper robots are just some of the highlights you can find on the showroom floor. Tap or click here to see our CES robot roundup.