Hyundai Ioniq
55 MPG The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq is EPA-rated at 55 MPG combined (54 city / 57 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 273 gallons, $873 a year in fuel, or $0.058 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2022 run it averages 55 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.045 | $455 | $682 | $909 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.055 | $545 | $818 | $1091 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.058 | $582 | $873 | $1164 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.064 | $636 | $955 | $1273 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.073 | $727 | $1091 | $1455 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.082 | $818 | $1227 | $1636 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 MPG | 54 | 57 | $1150 | 162 | 1 |
| 2021 | 55 MPG | 54 | 56 | $1150 | 162 | 1 |
| 2020 | 55 MPG | 55 | 54 | $1150 | 163 | 1 |
| 2019 | 55 MPG | 55 | 54 | $1150 | 163 | 1 |
| 2018 | 55 MPG | 55 | 54 | $1150 | 163 | 1 |
| 2017 | 55 MPG | 55 | 54 | $1150 | 163 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Hyundai Ioniq ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Ioniq Blue (59), Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) (99), Tesla Model S (124).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 162 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Ioniq get?
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq is rated at 55 MPG combined by the EPA — 54 city and 57 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 55 MPG, ranging from 55 to 55 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Ioniq cost in fuel per year?
At 55 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 273 gallons — roughly $873 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.058 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $1150.
Has the Hyundai Ioniq become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 55 MPG today against 55 in 2017 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Ioniq efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG. That is 33.7 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.