2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

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City
35
MPGe
Highway
35
MPGe
Combined
35
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
420 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
1 hr 42 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
42.0
City 39.0 / Hwy 46.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 420 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 1 hr 42 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 42.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

60.1MPG average+71.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 35 MPG · Owner reported avg: 60.1 MPG

Driving mix: City -1% / Highway -1%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 60.1 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 35 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
35
Hwy
35
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
100 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
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)
42 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
39 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
46 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: No
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include power train, engine and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
6
Engine
2
Electrical System
2

2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Power Train: 6 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 01/13/2023ODI#11501658
Three incidents of shifting from park to drive or reverse and car does not move in the drive or reverse. Turning PHEV car off seems to reset it. Third time car had a high pitch whine and trying to mov…
Power TrainFiled: 12/08/2022ODI#11496529
While accelerating on an on ramp leading to the interstate, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited was in the Smart Drive Mode and the vehicle was in Electric Mode only being powered by the electric mot…
Power TrainFiled: 08/22/2022ODI#11480551
purchased new 2022 hyundai tucson plug in hybrid in december 2021. In April 2022 the vehicle with 5500 miles experienced loud transmission bangs and lost ability to change gears. vehicle then stuck in…

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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