The best of both worlds.

Electric when you want it. Petrol when you need it. The new TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy 65 km of full-electric driving range.1 And once the electric-only range is depleted, you can plug into a charging station – or just continue on with the petrol engine. 

 

Performance

Plug-in hybrid power.

The TUCSON’s plug-in hybrid system delivers maximum fuel efficiency and some serious driving thrills. It is based on the potent combination of the 1.6-litre T-GDi Smartstream engine paired with a 72 kW electric motor, powered by a 13.8 kWh lithium polymer battery. Together, the gasoline engine and electric motor deliver 252 PS maximum power and 304 Nm maximum torque.
  1. The 1.6-liter T-GDi engine of the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid. 

    Petrol engine.

    The 1.6 litre T-GDi engine features Hyundai’s unique Continuously Variable Valve Duration tech, which optimises engine performance and fuel efficiency.
  2. The powerful 72kW electric motor of the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid. 

    Electric motor.

    The powerful 72 kW electric motor delivers 304 Nm of torque, which adds a sporty electric edge to the plug-in hybrid's acceleration and performance.
  3. The 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery of the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid. 

    Lithium-ion polymer battery.

    The 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery stores electricity generated by the regenerative braking system – or by plugging in to charge – which is then used to power the electric motor.
    Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid parked next to Hyundai KONA and Hyundai SANTA FE.

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    Our line-up includes: petrol and diesel, hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell electric powertrains.
    Hyudai powertrains

    Energy flow – how Tucson Plug-in Hybrid works.

    Depending on the driving situation, the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid switches seamlessly between its petrol engine and electric motor, sometimes using both. The regenerative braking system charges the battery by using the electric motor to slow the car. The energy stored in the battery then powers the electric motor to help in acceleration, uphill driving and low speed driving. This complex energy flow is illustrated in these animations.
    1. The inside engineering of speed of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is pictured in a drawing and the speed symbol above it.

      Start/ Low Speed.

      When starting or driving at low speed, the electricity stored in the battery powers the electric motor to accelerate the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid.
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    1. An illustration of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid's regenerative braking system a climbing a hill. 

      Acceleration/ Uphill.

      During heavy acceleration or driving uphill, the electric motor and petrol engine work in parallel to maximise acceleration and minimise fuel consumption.
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    1. The insidAn illustration of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid's regenerative braking system.

      Constant speed.

      At constant speeds, power is provided by either the petrol engine or the electric motor, whichever is the most energy-efficient in that situation.
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    1. An illustration of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid's regenerative braking system going down on a hill. 

      Deceleration/Downhill.

      The regenerative braking system charges the battery by using the electric motor to slow the car. When decelerating or driving downhill, the energy generated is stored in the battery.
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    1. An illustration of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid's regenerative braking system and the accelerator symbol above it.  the car and a shoe drawn on top of it.

      Regenerative Braking.

      When decelerating (e.g. through braking or when driving downhill) the electric motor operates as a generator and regenerates kinetic energy into electric energy, which is then stored in the battery.
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    Charging

    Plug-in.

    You can charge the TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid at a public AC charging station, a home wall box or domestic wall socket. And when you’re plugged in at home, you can remotely schedule charging via your smartphone and the Bluelink® app during low-demand hours for lower rates.
    Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid in green parked next to  Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid N Line in white.
    The Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid plugged in to charge on a street under some trees. 

    Home and public charging.

    Depending on your grid connection at home or the type of public charging station you have access to, you have several possibilities for charging, like: a home wall box or AC charging station.
    A  picture of a public AC cable and an ICCB cable for charging the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid. 

    Charging cables.

    Several types of cables are available to charge the TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid: one for public AC charging points and an ICCB-cable for charging via a regular household power socket.
    The Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid parked next to a house with trees.

    Charging your TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid.

    Charging your plug-in hybrid has never been easier, explore the charging options.
    Charging