Pickup trucks with the best gas mileage in California
EPA fuel economy ratings for 2026–2027 models, priced at this week's gas prices in California.
Best gas mileage 26 mpg Ford Maverick FWD
Its yearly gas cost $3,479 15,000 miles
Regular gas this week $6.03 California average
Typical pickup truck 21 mpg $4,308 a year
Which pickup trucks get the best gas mileage?
- The pickup truck with the best gas mileage (not counting hybrids) for 2026–2027 is the 2026 Ford Maverick FWD, at 26 mpg combined (23 city, 32 highway).
- At $6.03 a gallon for regular (California average, week of October 19, 2026), it costs about $3,479 a year in gas for 15,000 miles, or 23.2¢ a mile.
- The best hybrid is the 2026 Ford Maverick HEV FWD at 38 mpg: about $2,381 a year, $1,099 less than the best non-hybrid.
- The typical pickup truck gets 21 mpg, which costs about $4,308 a year at the same price.
EPA combined ratings; your mileage will vary with driving, weather and load. Models that need premium are priced at $7.48 a gallon (US premium-to-regular ratio). How we calculate.
Yearly gas cost
Yearly gas cost for the most fuel efficient pickup trucks in California: from $2,381
15,000 miles at $6.03 a gallon for regular ($7.48 for premium). A typical pickup truck (21 mpg) costs $4,308.
Ford Maverick FWD 2026 Per year: $3,479
Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD 2026 Per year: $3,933
Ford Ranger 2WD 2026 Per year: $3,933
Chevrolet Colorado 2WD 2026 Per year: $4,308
Ram 1500 2WD 2026 Per year: $4,308
Nissan Frontier 2WD 2027 Per year: $4,308
Honda Ridgeline AWD 2026 Per year: $4,308
Ford F150 Pickup 2WD 2026 Per year: $4,308
Ford Maverick HEV FWD hybrid Per year: $2,381
Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV hybrid Per year: $3,769
Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 4WD hybrid Per year: $3,933
Toyota Tundra Hybrid 2WD hybrid Per year: $4,112
Ram 1500 2WD hybrid Per year: $4,112
Source: fueleconomy.gov (EPA ratings); EIA weekly gas prices and residential electricity prices. Our calculation.
Show the numbers
| Per year | |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick FWD | $3,479 |
| Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD | $3,933 |
| Ford Ranger 2WD | $3,933 |
| Chevrolet Colorado 2WD | $4,308 |
| Ram 1500 2WD | $4,308 |
| Nissan Frontier 2WD | $4,308 |
| Honda Ridgeline AWD | $4,308 |
| Ford F150 Pickup 2WD | $4,308 |
| Ford Maverick HEV FWD | $2,381 |
| Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV | $3,769 |
| Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 4WD | $3,933 |
| Toyota Tundra Hybrid 2WD | $4,112 |
| Ram 1500 2WD | $4,112 |
Best gas mileage pickup trucks (non-hybrid)
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Ford Maverick FWD | 26 | 23 / 32 | Regular | 23.2¢ | $3,479 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD · RWD | 23 | 21 / 26 | Regular | 26.2¢ | $3,933 |
| 3 | 2026 Ford Ranger 2WD · RWD | 23 | 21 / 25 | Regular | 26.2¢ | $3,933 |
| 4 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD · RWD | 21 | 19 / 24 | Regular | 28.7¢ | $4,308 |
| 5 | 2026 Ram 1500 2WD · RWD | 21 | 18 / 25 | Regular | 28.7¢ | $4,308 |
| 6 | 2027 Nissan Frontier 2WD · RWD | 21 | 19 / 24 | Regular | 28.7¢ | $4,308 |
| 7 | 2026 Honda Ridgeline AWD | 21 | 18 / 24 | Regular | 28.7¢ | $4,308 |
| 8 | 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD · RWD | 21 | 19 / 25 | Regular | 28.7¢ | $4,308 |
| 9 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD · RWD | 20 | 18 / 21 | Regular | 30.2¢ | $4,523 |
| 10 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2WD · RWD | 20 | 18 / 21 | Regular | 30.2¢ | $4,523 |
| 11 | 2026 Toyota Tundra 2WD · RWD | 20 | 18 / 23 | Regular | 30.2¢ | $4,523 |
| 12 | 2026 GMC Canyon 2WD · RWD | 20 | 19 / 23 | Regular | 30.2¢ | $4,523 |
| 13 | 2027 Jeep Gladiator 4WD | 19 | 17 / 22 | Regular | 31.7¢ | $4,761 |
| 14 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel) | 17 | 15 / 19 | Regular | 35.5¢ | $5,321 |
| 15 | 2026 GMC Sierra 4WD FFV | 17 | 15 / 19 | Regular | 35.5¢ | $5,321 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
Best gas mileage hybrid pickup trucks
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Ford Maverick HEV FWD | 38 | 42 / 35 | Regular | 15.9¢ | $2,381 |
| 2 | 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV · RWD | 24 | 23 / 25 | Regular | 25.1¢ | $3,769 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 4WD | 23 | 22 / 24 | Regular | 26.2¢ | $3,933 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid 2WD · RWD | 22 | 20 / 24 | Regular | 27.4¢ | $4,112 |
| 5 | 2027 Ram 1500 2WD · RWD | 22 | 20 / 25 | Regular | 27.4¢ | $4,112 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
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Sources and limits
- Fuel economy: fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), model years 2026–2027, downloaded 2026-10-23. 2027 models are still being added through the year. Plug-in hybrids, diesel and natural-gas vehicles are not included.
- Gas: EIA weekly retail gasoline prices, regular grade, week of October 19, 2026. Premium is priced at 1.24× regular, the US ratio for the week of October 19, 2026.
- Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, average residential price, July 2026.
- Costs assume 15,000 miles a year, the figure fueleconomy.gov uses. They cover fuel or electricity only, not purchase price, insurance or maintenance.