Hyundai Nexo
60 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is EPA-rated at 60 MPG combined (63 city / 58 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 250 gallons, $800 a year in fuel, or $0.053 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2026 run it averages 57.4 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 8 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 | $417 | $625 | $833 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.050 | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.053 | $533 | $800 | $1067 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.058 | $583 | $875 | $1167 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.067 | $667 | $1000 | $1333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.075 | $750 | $1125 | $1500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 MPG | 63 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 57 MPG | 59 | 54 | — | — | 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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Nexo ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 34.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Nexo Blue (68), BYD e6 (72), Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD (107), Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended (110), Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (113).
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Nexo get?
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is rated at 60 MPG combined by the EPA — 63 city and 58 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 57.4 MPG, ranging from 57 to 60 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Nexo cost in fuel per year?
At 60 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 250 gallons — roughly $800 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.053 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is not listed.
Has the Hyundai Nexo become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 57 MPG in 2019 to 60 in 2026 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 5% across 8 model years.
Is the Hyundai Nexo efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.3 MPG. That is 25.7 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.