2026 Ram 1500 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2026 Ram 1500 delivers an EPA-certified 12–22 MPG combined (10–20 city / 14–25 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 10 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 22 MPG combined, compared to 21 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $6,350.

Combined MPG
12–22 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
10–20 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
14–25 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800–6,350
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2026 Ram 1500 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

12–21 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,950–$6,350 (5 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

17–22 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,800–$3,900 (Saves ~$150/yr vs gas)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (10 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
1500 Warlock 4WD Regular 3.6L Hybrid 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
1500 2WD Regular 3.6L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
1500 2WD Regular 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
1500 4WD Regular 3.6L Hybrid 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
1500 4WD Regular 3L 6-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG $3,100 —
1500 2WD Midgrade 5.7L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $3,700 —
1500 4WD Midgrade 5.7L Hybrid 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG $3,900 —
1500 HO 4WD Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG $4,450 —
1500 RHO 4WD Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 14 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG $5,050 —
1500 4WD Premium 6.2L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 10 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG $6,350 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.98–$7.29

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

682–1250 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2026 Ram 1500

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.