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MY2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in
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Hyundai Ioniq MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2017–2022

59 MPG
Combined
58 MPG
City
60 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2022 Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD
$1,100

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Hyundai Ioniq fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Hyundai Ioniq for 6 model years, 2017 to 2022. Across those years its combined rating runs 55–59 MPG. The latest model year, 2022, has 3 configurations rated 55–59 MPG combined and costing $980–$1,180 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2017 is the 2022 Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 59 MPG.

Hyundai Ioniq MPG by year

54565860 201720212022 Hybrid 54565860 201720212022 Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
132134136 20172021 Electric 132134136 20172021 Electric
Combined MPGe: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Hyundai Ioniq: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Hybrid (MPG)Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG)Electric (MPGe) $/yr
2021-2022 Generation page
2022 55–5952— $980–$1,180
2021 55–5952133 $700–$1,180
2017-2020 Generation page
2020 55–5852133 $700–$1,200
2019 55–5852136 $690–$1,200
2018 55–5852136 $690–$1,200
2017 55–58—136 $690–$1,200

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Hyundai Ioniq generations

2 generations between 2017 and 2022. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2022 powertrain options

Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
55–59 MPG
Per year
$1,100–$1,180
See hybrid configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 1.6L
Gas-only combined
52 MPG
Per year
$980

On electricity 119 MPGe, with 29 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hyundai Ioniq's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Ioniq run 55–59 MPG across model years 2017 to 2022. The latest year, 2022, is rated 55–59 MPG.

Which Hyundai Ioniq model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2017, at 59 MPG.

How much does a Hyundai Ioniq cost to fuel per year?

For MY2022, EPA-rated configurations cost $980–$1,180 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,100.

Has the Hyundai Ioniq's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 58 MPG in 2017 to 59 MPG in 2022, 1 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Hyundai Ioniq?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2017 to 2022 (55–59 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2018 to 2022 (52 MPG); Electric versions are rated from 2017 to 2021 (133–136 MPGe).

How many generations of the Hyundai Ioniq are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Hyundai Ioniq: 2021-2022, 2017-2020. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.