Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
35 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (35 city / 35 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 429 gallons, $1371 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 35 MPG, essentially flat across 5 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 | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.086 | $857 | $1286 | $1714 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $914 | $1371 | $1829 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.129 | $1286 | $1929 | $2571 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 MPG | 35 | 35 | $1800 | 103 | 1 |
| 2025 | 35 MPG | 35 | 35 | $1800 | 103 | 1 |
| 2024 | 35 MPG | 35 | 35 | $1800 | 100 | 1 |
| 2023 | 35 MPG | 35 | 35 | $1800 | 100 | 1 |
| 2022 | 35 MPG | 35 | 35 | $1800 | 100 | 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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (36), Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (36), Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue (38), Ford Escape AWD HEV (39), Lexus NX 350h AWD (39).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 103 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 1.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid get?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA — 35 city and 35 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 35 MPG, ranging from 35 to 35 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 35 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 429 gallons — roughly $1371 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1800.
Has the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 35 MPG today against 35 in 2022 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 5.8 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.