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2025Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDRegular Gas and Electricity

2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

EPA ID: 49011

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City MPG

Combined MPG

35MPG· Excellent

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated 35 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 35 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (am-s6), this small sport utility vehicle 4wd features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2025 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid produces approximately 103 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Tucson Plug-in Hybrid performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $1,700, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $4,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypeRegular Gas and Electricity

Engine1.6L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions103 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score9/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$1,700

5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $4,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

35.0

Impact vs EPA

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

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Battery Efficiency

100%

Est. Real Range*

78 mi

*Assumes 75kWh pack

EV / PHEV Intel

Powertrain TypeRegular Gas and Electricity

MPGe Combined35

Range Anxiety Index: High Anxiety

Urban micro-mobility only. Do not attempt long distance travel.

Estimated EPA Range: ~30 miles

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$429/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$13,860

53.9%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$4,000

15.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

29.0%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.6%

Total 5-Year Cost$25,719

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V047000·2026-03-24

critical

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Campaign #25V809000·2025-12-29

critical

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Campaign #25V549000·2025-10-23

critical

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

Campaign #24V877000·2024-12-17

critical

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.

Campaign #24V691000·2024-10-04

critical

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

20.6 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 25 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 1.7 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.