MPGTerminal
70/100
2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDHydrogen

2026 Hyundai Nexo Blue

EPA ID: 50269
71
City MPG
68
Combined MPG
68MPG· Excellent
64
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2026 Hyundai Nexo Blue achieves an EPA-estimated 68 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 71 MPG in the city and 64 MPG on the highway.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeHydrogen
EngineN/A
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions0 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped
GHG Score10/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual CostN/A
5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $10,750

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
67.7
Impact vs EPA
+$4
/ year
💨

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 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$426/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$13,860
54.2%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$3,860
15.1%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$7,459
29.2%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.6%
Total 5-Year Cost$25,579

Recall Intelligence

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$0
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Spend $10,750

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City71 MPG
Highway64 MPG
Combined68 MPG

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.