Lease Mileage Statistics & Overage Fee Data
Quotable figures on lease mileage allowances, average driving, and what going over costs. Feel free to cite these with a link back to this page.
13,596 mi
Average miles driven per U.S. driver per year
Source: U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
10k–15k mi/yr
Typical annual lease mileage allowance options
Source: Standard manufacturer lease terms
$0.15–$0.30
Typical per-mile overage fee at lease return
Source: Manufacturer lease-end fee schedules
$1,250
Cost of going 5,000 miles over at $0.25/mile
Source: 5,000 × $0.25 (worked example)
~$927/yr
Typical fuel savings leasing an EV vs. a gas car
Source: ≈13,500 mi/yr; ~$650 electricity vs ~$1,575 gas
$300–$595
Typical lease disposition (turn-in) fee
Source: Manufacturer financing arms
Typical overage rates by vehicle segment
| Segment | Typical overage rate | Example brands |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | $0.15–$0.20/mi | Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai |
| Premium / mainstream | $0.20–$0.25/mi | Ford, Chevrolet, Volkswagen |
| Luxury | $0.25–$0.30+/mi | BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus |
| EV | $0.25–$0.30/mi | Tesla, Rivian |
Figures are typical industry values for planning only; exact terms are set in each individual lease contract. See lease mileage allowance by brand for brand-level detail.
