The official EPA fuel economy ratings and electric range for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid are now available, showcasing solid figures for this midsize crossover SUV, set to hit showrooms later this year.
First reported by the Hyundai Blog, the figures include an electric range of 31 miles with an efficiency rating of 76 MPGe combined and a combined fuel efficiency of 33 mpg in hybrid mode.
The Santa Fe surpasses the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in electric range, efficiency, and fuel consumption but falls behind the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime in all three metrics.
This positions Hyundai’s Santa Fe as having quite favorable numbers for a conventional plug-in hybrid crossover upon its launch. However, a redesigned version of the Outlander is expected soon, while a promised plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Escape has faced delays.
Hyundai has not released detailed specifications for the U.S. market Santa Fe plug-in hybrid, but the European market version follows the same pattern as other recent Hyundai plug-in hybrids. It utilizes the internal combustion engine from the hybrid model, complemented by a larger battery pack and a more powerful electric motor.
The Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid fills a gap in Hyundai’s lineup, as the automaker discontinued the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid for the 2020 model year, hinting that an SUV was on the way. Hyundai subsequently confirmed the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid late last year.
Hyundai also has several all-electric models in the pipeline, starting with the Ioniq 5, which also introduces a new sub-brand recycling the Ioniq name.
