EPA Fuel Economy Vehicle Data Scraper

Extract EPA fuel economy data from the official fueleconomy.gov API. Get MPG ratings (city/highway/combined), CO2 emissions, fuel type, electric range, annual fuel cost, transmission, drive type, and vehicle class for any year, make, and model. Covers all vehicles from 1984 to 2026 including EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.

Whether you need to compare fuel efficiency across vehicle models, build a car comparison tool, analyze emissions trends, or enrich automotive listings with EPA data, this Actor delivers clean, structured results from the official government source.

Key Features

Feature	Description
42 years of data	Every vehicle from 1984 to 2026
Full MPG ratings	City, highway, and combined fuel economy
EV & hybrid support	Electric range, MPGe, and dual-fuel data
Emissions data	CO2 tailpipe emissions and GHG scores
Cost estimates	Annual fuel cost and fuel cost savings
Vehicle details	Transmission, drive type, cylinders, displacement, vehicle class
No API key needed	Uses the free public fueleconomy.gov API

How to Scrape EPA Fuel Economy Data

1. Go to this Actor's page on the Apify Store
2. Click "Start" to open the input configuration form
3. Set your filters:
   • Select a Model Year (1984-2026, default: 2025)
   • Enter a Vehicle Make (e.g., Toyota, Tesla, Ford) or leave empty for all makes
   • Enter a Vehicle Model (e.g., Camry, Model 3) or leave empty for all models
   • Set Max Results (default: 1000; set to 0 for unlimited)
4. Click "Start" to run the Actor
5. Download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format from the Dataset tab

Input Example

{
    "year": 2025,
    "make": "Tesla",
    "model": "",
    "maxResults": 100
}

Output Example

{
    "id": 49035,
    "year": 2025,
    "make": "Tesla",
    "model": "Model 3",
    "trim": "Auto (A1)",
    "fuelType": "Electricity",
    "cityMpg": 136,
    "highwayMpg": 123,
    "combinedMpg": 130,
    "co2TailpipeGpm": 0,
    "annualFuelCost": 500,
    "vehicleClass": "Compact Cars",
    "drive": "All-Wheel Drive",
    "transmission": "Auto (A1)"
}

Pricing

This Actor uses pay-per-result pricing:

Event	Price
Actor Start	$0.00005
Per result	$0.002

A typical run of 100 vehicle records costs approximately $0.20 in Actor fees plus minimal Apify compute costs.

Use Cases

• Vehicle comparison tools — Build apps that compare MPG, emissions, and costs across models
• Automotive market research — Analyze fuel economy trends by manufacturer, year, or vehicle class
• Fleet management — Evaluate fuel costs and emissions for fleet vehicle selection
• Real estate & commute analysis — Combine with commute data to estimate transportation costs
• Environmental research — Track CO2 emissions trends across the automotive industry
• Car dealership data enrichment — Add EPA ratings to vehicle listings

FAQ

Is it legal to scrape fueleconomy.gov?

Yes. This Actor uses the official public fueleconomy.gov REST API provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA. The data is public government data freely available for any use.

How Much Does It Cost to Scrape Fuel Economy Data?

See the pricing table above. At $0.002 per result, fetching all vehicles for a given model year (typically 1,000-2,000 records) costs approximately $2-4 in Actor fees plus minimal Apify compute costs.

Can I export fuel economy data to Excel or CSV?

Yes. Apify supports exporting results in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, and other formats directly from the Dataset tab after a run completes.

How often is the fuel economy data updated?

The EPA updates fueleconomy.gov as new model year vehicles are certified. New model year data typically begins appearing in the spring/summer before the model year starts. You can schedule this Actor to run at any interval.

What date range does the data cover?

The fueleconomy.gov database covers vehicles from model year 1984 through the current/upcoming model year (2026). This includes all passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States.

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Legal Disclaimer

This Actor accesses publicly available data from the fueleconomy.gov API, a free public service provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The data is in the public domain and freely available for any use. This Actor does not bypass any authentication or access controls. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the data complies with applicable laws and regulations.

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