2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
52
MPGe
Highway
51
MPGe
Combined
52
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
620 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr 15 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
28.0
City 28.0 / Hwy 28.0 kWh
Electric Motor
45 kW IPMSM

EPA-estimated range of 620 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 15 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 28.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
52
Hwy
51
Comb
52
Fuel cost: $1,300/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,300

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
74 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
2.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
28 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
28 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
28 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems17 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 17 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
9
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Brakes
5
Speed Control
3
Engine
1

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 9 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 07/15/2025ODI#11673623
The "Auto Hold" feature on my Hyundai Ioniq malfunctioned, displaying a dashboard warning: "AUTO HOLD conditions not met. Press brake pedal." This message randomly appears while driving or stopping, a…
Electrical SystemFiled: 05/25/2022ODI#11466017
Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles…
Electrical SystemFiled: 10/25/2021ODI#11438067
06/08/21 first day I brought my new car Hyundai Ioniq 2021 model at Hyundai Lincolnwood. After use the car about 2 months, the engine light has been showing up that something wrong about the auto hold…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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