Hyundai Nexo Blue
68 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Nexo Blue is EPA-rated at 68 MPG combined (71 city / 64 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 221 gallons, $706 a year in fuel, or $0.047 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2026 run it averages 61.9 MPG, improving by 7 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 | $0.037 | $368 | $551 | $735 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.044 | $441 | $662 | $882 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.047 | $471 | $706 | $941 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.051 | $515 | $772 | $1029 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.059 | $588 | $882 | $1176 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.066 | $662 | $993 | $1324 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.074 | $735 | $1103 | $1471 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 MPG | 71 | 64 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 61 MPG | 65 | 58 | — | — | 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 Blue ranks 7 on current figures, against a class average of 34.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BYD e6 (72), Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD (107), Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended (110), Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (113), Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S (113).
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Nexo Blue get?
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo Blue is rated at 68 MPG combined by the EPA — 71 city and 64 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 61.9 MPG, ranging from 61 to 68 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Nexo Blue cost in fuel per year?
At 68 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 221 gallons — roughly $706 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.047 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is not listed.
Has the Hyundai Nexo Blue become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 61 MPG in 2019 to 68 in 2026 — an improvement of 7 MPG, or 11% across 8 model years.
Is the Hyundai Nexo Blue efficient for its class?
It ranks 7 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.2 MPG. That is 33.8 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.