# Hyundai Ioniq specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2022
- **MPG (combined):** 52-59
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2017-2022

## Quick answer

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq is a large car rated at 52-59 mpg combined. Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid.

## Every 2022 Hyundai Ioniq version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ioniq Blue | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 58/60 | 59 mpg | -- | $1,150 | 151 g/mi |
| Ioniq | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 54/57 | 55 mpg | -- | $1,200 | 162 g/mi |
| Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 52/51 | 52 mpg | 2.3 h | $1,300 | 74 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Hyundai Ioniq specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic | FWD | 52-59 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 52-59 | 133 | 170 mi |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 52-58 | 133 | 170 mi |
| 2019 | Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Single-speed, Automatic | FWD | 52-58 | 136 | 124 mi |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 52-58 | 136 | 124 mi |
| 2017 | Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | Single-speed, Automatic | FWD | 55-58 | 136 | 124 mi |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Ioniq changed over the years?

- **2022:** dropped Electric.
- **2021:** combined mpg went from 52-58 to 52-59.
- **2020:** maximum range went from 124 to 170 miles.
- **2018:** added 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq get?

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq is EPA-rated at 52-59 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq have?

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq comes with: 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Hyundai Ioniq?

Yes. The Hyundai Ioniq has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Hyundai Ioniq year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq has the highest combined rating, up to 59 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq for a year?

About $1,150-$1,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq?

The most efficient 2022 version, the Ioniq Blue, is rated 58 mpg city and 60 mpg highway (59 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 74-162 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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