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2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 55–59 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 large car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq at a glance
The 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq covers 2 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 55–59 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $1,100 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (59 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2022.
2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq by model year
What the 2022 Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$92
$1,100 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.83
Per 100 miles
$7.33
Five years
$5,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,770less a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Hyundai Ioniq MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 59 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,100.
On electricity 119 MPGe, with 29 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 60 | 59 | $1,100 |
| Ioniq | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 57 | 55 | $1,180 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 52 | 119 | 29 mi | $980 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 58% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2021 Hyundai Ioniq MPG
55–59 MPG, 133 MPGe · $700–$1,180/yr
On electricity 119 MPGe, with 29 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 60 | 59 | $1,100 |
| Ioniq | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 56 | 55 | $1,180 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 52 | 119 | 29 mi | $980 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 58% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 25 | 133 | 170 mi | $700 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $1,500 in California and $960 in Texas, a $540 difference.
- California $1,500
- Washington $1,390
- New York $1,100
- Florida $1,040
- Texas $960
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 large car models.
Generations
- 2017-2020
- 2021-2022
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq get?
EPA rates the 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq at 55–59 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 59 MPG (58 city, 60 highway). By powertrain: Hybrid: 55–59 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 52 MPG; Electric: 133 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq?
Every model year of the 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq tops out at 59 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022.
How does the 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2017-2020 Hyundai Ioniq) is rated 55–58 MPG combined and costs $690–$1,200 a year to fuel; the 2021-2022 model is rated 55–59 MPG and costs $700–$1,180 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,100 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $980–$1,180 a year. That is a $200 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 100 miles?
About $7.33 per 100 miles for the Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $6.53 and $7.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq compare with other large car configurations?
The Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,100 a year to fuel, $1,770 less than the class median of $2,870, and less than 8 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 100 rated large car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 29 miles, with a total range of 620 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 52 MPG. The Plug-in Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $980 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 58% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 59 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,100. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2022 against 4 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq for that year.