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US EPA fuel economy data by year, make and model.

FuelEconomy API is a free Vehicle API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Vehicle
Uptime (30 days)
100%
Visit documentation ↗www.fueleconomy.gov

Online · 1391 msTested Nov 15, 2026 · checked dailyIs it down? Status & uptime

About Fuel Economy Web Services

FuelEconomy.gov offers web services for developers interested in using the fuel economy database

Provider
Fuel Economy Web Services
Website
fueleconomy.gov ↗

Details from fueleconomy.gov.

Key facts

  • No API key needed
  • 100% uptime (30 days)
  • HTTPS
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FuelEconomy API FAQ

Who provides the FuelEconomy API?

The FuelEconomy API is provided by Fuel Economy Web Services (fueleconomy.gov). FuelEconomy.gov offers web services for developers interested in using the fuel economy database

Is the FuelEconomy API free?

Yes. The FuelEconomy API is listed in the Vehicle category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the FuelEconomy API require an API key?

No. The FuelEconomy API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the FuelEconomy API from the browser?

CORS support for the FuelEconomy API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the FuelEconomy API support HTTPS?

Yes. The FuelEconomy API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.

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