# Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

A self-charging hybrid family SUV with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, an electric motor and a small 1.5 kWh battery.

- Powertrain: Hybrid / PHEV
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 5
- Names and versions: Tucson Self-charging Hybrid (UK), Tucson HEV, Tucson 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/hyundai/tucson-hybrid
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid worth considering?

ADAC measured 6.4 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km WLTP on the earlier 230 PS car, so expect a little more than the official 5.6–5.8 L/100 km of the current model. It needs no charging and carries a five-star Euro NCAP rating, but Hyundai revealed an all-new Tucson in October 2026, so check which generation you are buying.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | Not a plug-in | Self-charging hybrid; no electric range figure | Published reference | https://dmassets.hyundai.com/is/content/hyundaiautoever/TUCSON_Tech_Specpdf |
| Battery | 1.5 kWh | Gross, lithium-ion polymer, as listed in ADAC's catalogue (maker data) for the Tucson 1.6 T-GDI HEV built from 09/25; ADAC's 2021 test gives 1.49 kWh. Hyundai UK's spec sheet names the battery type but not its capacity. | Market or version specific | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/hyundai/tucson/3generation-facelift/344983/ |
| Rapid charging | No charging socket | Self-charging hybrid; ADAC notes there is no external charging socket and the battery is charged by the motor acting as a generator. | Published reference | https://assets.adac.de/image/upload/Autodatenbank/Autotest/AT6097_Hyundai_Tucson_1_6_T_GDI_Hybrid_Prime_Automatik/Hyundai_Tucson_1_6_T_GDI_Hybrid_Prime_Automatik.pdf |
| Efficiency | 5.6–5.8 L/100 km | WLTP combined, Hyundai UK MY27 spec sheet (October 2026), 1.6T 239 PS Hybrid 6AT: 50.4 mpg (5.6 L/100 km) for Element on 17-inch wheels, 49.6 mpg (5.7) for Black Line, 48.7 mpg (5.8) for N Line Edition, N Line S and Ultimate; 126–132 g/km CO2. US EPA 2026 Tucson Hybrid AWD: 36 mpg combined (38 mpg Blue). | Market or version specific | https://dmassets.hyundai.com/is/content/hyundaiautoever/TUCSON_Tech_Specpdf |

## Independent tests

Summary: 0 of 1 comparable claims hold up; 3 tests from 3 testers; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2021.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC (2021-03) | Efficiency | 6.4 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km WLTP | 92% | Close | Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid Prime Automatik, 169 kW (230 PS), front-wheel drive, 1.49 kWh, press car first registered 12/2020; ADAC Ecotest cycle, Germany | https://assets.adac.de/image/upload/Autodatenbank/Autotest/AT6097_Hyundai_Tucson_1_6_T_GDI_Hybrid_Prime_Automatik/Hyundai_Tucson_1_6_T_GDI_Hybrid_Prime_Automatik.pdf |
| Euro NCAP (2021) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI HEV (4x4 tested), left-hand drive; Euro NCAP 2021 protocols; adult occupant 86%, child occupant 87%, vulnerable road users 66%, safety assist 70% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/hyundai/tucson/0895/ |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 4 campaigns |  |  |  | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (US market); Model years 2025–2026: 26V047 and 26V400 (instrument panel display software), 26V254 (side-impact air bag sensors, 2026 only), 26V316 (automatic emergency braking camera software) | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=HYUNDAI&model=TUCSON%20HYBRID&modelYear=2026 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Hyundai Tucson Hybrid", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/hyundai/tucson-hybrid