Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 35 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 35 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #24 of 151 (85th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #35 of 166 (79th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #48 of 176 (73th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #64 of 194 (67th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #74 of 188 (61th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid placed highest in 2022 at #24 of 151, and lowest in 2026 at #74 of 188. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 35 | 35 | 328.6 | 3.4 | $1,800 | 420 mi | 103 | 9/10 |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 35 | 35 | 328.6 | 3.4 | $1,800 | 420 mi | 103 | 9/10 |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 35 | 35 | 328.6 | 3.4 | $1,800 | 420 mi | 100 | 9/10 |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 35 | 35 | 328.6 | 3.4 | $1,800 | 420 mi | 100 | 10/10 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 35 | 35 | 328.6 | 3.4 | $1,800 | 420 mi | 100 | 10/10 |
What Tucson Plug-in Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid burns 329 to 329 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $986 | $986 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,314 | $1,314 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,800 to $1,800 a year in fuel, or $4,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 35 mpg the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $341 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.