Hyundai Ioniq Blue
59 MPG The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Blue is EPA-rated at 59 MPG combined (58 city / 60 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 254 gallons, $814 a year in fuel, or $0.054 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2022 run it averages 58.3 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 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 | $0.042 | $424 | $636 | $847 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.051 | $508 | $763 | $1017 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.054 | $542 | $814 | $1085 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.059 | $593 | $890 | $1186 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.068 | $678 | $1017 | $1356 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.076 | $763 | $1144 | $1525 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.085 | $847 | $1271 | $1695 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 59 MPG | 58 | 60 | $1050 | 151 | 1 |
| 2021 | 59 MPG | 58 | 60 | $1050 | 151 | 1 |
| 2020 | 58 MPG | 57 | 59 | $1050 | 154 | 1 |
| 2019 | 58 MPG | 57 | 59 | $1050 | 154 | 1 |
| 2018 | 58 MPG | 57 | 59 | $1050 | 154 | 1 |
| 2017 | 58 MPG | 57 | 59 | $1050 | 154 | 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 Blue ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) (99), Tesla Model S (124).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 151 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Ioniq Blue get?
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Blue is rated at 59 MPG combined by the EPA — 58 city and 60 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 58.3 MPG, ranging from 58 to 59 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Ioniq Blue cost in fuel per year?
At 59 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 254 gallons — roughly $814 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.054 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $1050.
Has the Hyundai Ioniq Blue become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 58 MPG in 2017 to 59 in 2022 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 2% across 6 model years.
Is the Hyundai Ioniq Blue efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG. That is 37.7 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.