Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

Name: Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Brand: Hyundai
SKU: Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

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2022 Model Redesign Year

The 2025 freshened Tucson brought exterior, interior, and infotainment changes, as well as a slight increase in horsepower for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Higher trims now have a column gear selector. The Tucson PHEV uses a turbo four-cylinder like the regular Tucson Hybrid but has a more robust electric drive thanks to a larger battery that enables an EPA-rated 33 miles of electric driving. Once the battery is depleted and it transitions to hybrid operation it gets a lower 31 mpg vs. the regular hybrid's 35 mpg overall. It takes just under 11 hours to recharge the battery on a 120-volt household outlet, or about two-and-a-half hours on a 240-volt EV charger.

It's fairly easy to remain in electric power around town with a charged battery, but the gas engine kicks on during harder acceleration. Other aspects mirror the Tucson line with a steady and comfortable ride, responsive handling, and a relatively quiet cabin. The rear seat is roomy, and the cargo area is generous for the class.

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2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

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33 miles

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Base MSRP Range

$40,325 - $48,550

Destination Charge: $1600

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Base MSRP Range

$40,325 - $48,550

Destination Charge: $1600

2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

EPA Range

33 miles

CR MPG

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2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

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/ 100

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/ 100

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/ 100

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2022-Present

2022 Model Redesign Year

The Tucson plug-in hybrid takes the regular hybrid a step further. It uses a 1.6-liter turbo engine, an electric drive, and a larger battery than the regular hybrid. It is rated at 33 miles of electric propulsion before transitioning to regular hybrid operation, in which it gets 35 mpg combined, according to EPA. It is quite easy to remain in electric power during urban and suburban drives. For high power demands, the gas engine kicks in. It takes about two and a half hours to charge the battery on 240-volt, and can also be done on regular 120-volt overnight.

Other aspects mirror the Tucson line with a firm, steady, and comfortable ride, responsive and secure handling, and a relatively quiet cabin. The rear seat is roomy, and the cargo area is generous for the class. Controls are easy to use, but the flush push-button gear selector takes some getting used to. AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW are standard. The Tucson received a refresh for 2025 which included new exterior styling, a standard 12.3" display with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a slight horsepower increase on the hybrid models -- from 261 to 268 for the PHEV.