2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) — the electrified version of the Tucson that combines a gas engine with an electric motor and battery: 

⚡ Fuel-Economy & Efficiency (EPA)

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid blends electric driving with a gasoline engine, so it’s measured both in MPGe (electric equivalent) and traditional mpg once the battery is depleted:

• Electric-Only Range (EPA): ~32 miles per full charge from the plug-in battery. 

• EPA Combined MPGe: ≈ 77 MPGe (a measure of how efficiently it uses electricity + gas energy). 

• EPA City/Highway (gas + hybrid mode after EV range): ≈ 35 MPG city / 35 MPG highway / 35 MPG combined when operating like a traditional hybrid after the EV range is used. 

📋 What These Numbers Mean

• Electric Range (~32 miles): You can typically travel around town for many daily trips on electric power alone before the gas engine kicks in. 

• MPGe (~77 MPGe): This combined electrified efficiency reflects the advantage of starting on battery power — it’s the EV-equivalent efficiency before/during hybrid operation. 

• Gas Fuel Efficiency (~35 MPG): Once the electric battery is depleted and the vehicle runs primarily as a hybrid, the mpg is similar to conventional hybrids of this class. 

🧠 Notes

• The Tucson PHEV uses a 1.6 L turbocharged 4-cyl engine + electric motor + 13.8 kWh battery with standard AWD. 

• MPGe can vary based on how much you use the electric range — frequent charging and short trips can greatly improve the effective mpg you experience. 

• Real-world driving: Consumer reports suggest that beyond the electric range, gasoline mpg in hybrid mode may vary (e.g., lower mpg at sustained high speeds), but the EPA figures give a reliable benchmark. 

Quick Summary — 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

• 🛴 Electric-Only Range: ~32 miles 

• ⚡ MPGe (combined): ~77 MPGe 

• ⛽ EPA MPG (after EV range): ~35 MPG city / 35 MPG highway / 35 MPG combined 

If you’d like, I can also estimate the total driving range (electric + gas) you could get on a full charge and full tank of gas for this Tucson PHEV!