2022 hyundai santa fe plug in hybrid release date

  • The Hyundai Santa Fe will soon have a plug-in-hybrid model, and it will join a hybrid model as well as two gasoline-powered Santa Fes.
  • The plug-in hybrid uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a battery with 12.4 kWh of usable capacity and an electric motor for a total of 260 horsepower.
  • The Santa Fe PHEV will go on sale in the summer starting at around $35,000 with the standard hybrid arriving in the spring.

The new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is more attractive for the 2021 model year, and it will come with two new gasoline engines as well as in a hybrid model (pictured above). A plug-in hybrid will also be joining the lineup for the 2022 model year, which will be the only one among its group of competitors that include the Honda Passport, Nissan Murano, and Ford Edge. The new plug-in will also join a list of other plug-in-hybrid SUV offerings from Audi, Mitsubishi, and Toyota when it goes on sale in the summer.

2022 hyundai santa fe plug in hybrid release date

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid engine bay.

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The Santa Fe plug-in hybrid uses a 177-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a battery pack with 12.4 kWh of usable capacity and an electric motor that makes 90 horsepower. Total output is 260 horsepower that's sent to all four wheels. The hybrid model pairs the turbo 1.6-liter (pictured above) with a 60-hp electric motor for a total of 226 horsepower, and two gas-powered four-cylinders are also available. Hyundai estimates that the hybrid will achieve 34 mpg, while the plug-in will get 33 mpg and 30 miles of electric driving range.

The hybrid models don't see significant visual changes compared to the gas-powered versions. The plug-in hybrid will be available as two trim levels, SEL and Limited, with the SEL getting Hyundai's digital key and Smart Sense safety features standard as well as a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8.0-inch infotainment screen. Limited models get Hyundai's Smart Park, a 360-degree camera, ventilated leather seats, and a 10.3-inch screen as standard.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid will arrive first, in the spring, and the plug-in-hybrid model will go on sale in the summer starting at around $35,000 for the SEL. The entry-level gasoline-powered Santa Fe SE starts at $28,025.

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The Hyundai Santa Fe is available as a plug-in hybrid for the 2022 model year. And with record-breaking fuel prices, fuel efficiency is as important as ever. The good news is that the new Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid certainly delivers in this area. Unfortunately, the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid models are only being released to limited markets. So, if you’re looking to make the switch to a plug-in hybrid SUV? Here is how you can get your hands on Hyundai’s newest plug-in hybrid SUV:

2022 hyundai santa fe plug in hybrid release date
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | Hyundai

MotorTrend reports that the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is only available for purchase in certain states. Those states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Of course, sales may expand to other markets in the future as the model year continues. However, for now, this plug-in hybrid is only available in the states mentioned above.

As for why that is? Like many other automotive manufacturers of plug-in hybrids and EVs, Hyundai is releasing the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid in limited markets. This is likely to gauge reception with customer bases already familiar with this new technology. 

Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid have good fuel economy?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can expect the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid to deliver an EPA-estimated 76MPGe combined city/highway. You can also expect it to deliver 33 mpg combined city/highway when running on gas only.

But before you start planning your trip to California to purchase one of these plug-in hybrid SUVs, you should make sure its fuel economy numbers fit into your lifestyle. Thanks to its hybrid engine, this SUV gets fuel economy ratings comparable to some compact cars. Because this is a hybrid model, city mileage is typically better than highway mileage, with the electric motor getting the car going from a stop and the engine taking over for the most part at higher, sustained speeds, but this is still very impressive for an SUV.

The electric motor on this crossover can also run the car with zero gas engine input. With an electric-only range of 31 miles, many commuters around the country can drive to work and back just on the electric motor, making this one of the best substitutes for a fully-electric EV.

How much is a Santa Fe PHEV?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is offered in two distinct trim levels. The SEL Convenience has a starting price of $40,000 and is standard with features like an 8-way power driver seat, heated front seats, and an 8-inch color touchscreen audio display. Upgrade to the Limited, which starts at $46,010. You can expect features such as leather-trimmed seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a Harmon Kardon premium audio system, and 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation and traffic flow display. 

While the gas-powered Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $27,700, the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is a great investment if you’re in the market for a new SUV with incredible fuel economy ratings. So before you jump behind the wheel of another plug-in hybrid SUV, check out the new Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.

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Will there be a 2022 Santa Fe hybrid?

2022 SANTA FE Hybrid Blue: HTRAC AWD 36 City/31 Hwy/34 Combined MPG. SEL Premium/Limited: HTRAC AWD 33 City/30 Hwy/32 Combined MPG.

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe plug

The Santa Fe has a standard space-saver spare (not available on Limited/Calligraphy AWD) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced.

What is the range of a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe plug

2022 SANTA FE Plug-in Hybrid 30-mile All-Electric Range based on a fully charged battery pack and 76 HTRAC AWD combined MPGe. MPGe is the EPA-equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric-mode operation. 33 Combined MPG (gas).

What states are the Santa Fe Phev available?

MotorTrend reports that the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is only available for purchase in certain states. Those states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont.