2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid





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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Review

byJared Gall
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Jared Gall started his career in the auto industry in 2001 with an internship at Car and Driver. He has written and edited many thousands of car reviews, technological deep-dives, industry analyses, and personality profiles. He is a correspondent at Edmunds and still has the 1969 Chevrolet C20 he dragged out of his parents' barn and drove until Car and Driver started giving him cars to evaluate.
Pros
- Plentiful small-item storage and cargo space
- Packed with technology features
- Quiet, serene cabin
- Long warranty
Cons
- Rear roof pillars compromise visibility
- Slow acceleration when battery is depleted
- Ride can feel too soft and wallowy at times
What's new
- 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and voice control is now standard
- Highway Driving Assist is now standard
- Part of the fourth Santa Fe generation introduced for 2019
Overview
Among the first Hyundai models to come to the U.S., the Santa Fe competes in a crowded segment of almost-large crossovers that aren't quite big enough to accommodate a comfortable third row of seats. The current generation, redesigned for 2019, packs impressive comfort, technology and safety features into an interior that is attractive without being overwrought. On top of that, the Santa Fe is also available as a plug-in hybrid.
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid PHEV Insights
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Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience
All Electric Range
30 miles
EPA Estimated Electric Range
The Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will automatically switch to gas when the electric battery is low.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.
Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Ashburn, Virginia. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.
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from Charging
3.4 hrs
240V Home ChargingEstimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.
When can I use NACS/Tesla charging stations?Hybrid Parts Warranty
10 yrs or 100,000 milesHybrid batteries are federally mandated to carry at least 8 years or 100,000 miles of warranty coverage from the manufacturer. Batteries that lose capacity more rapidly than expected should be eligible for replacement under warranty. Coverage of additional hybrid components beyond the battery itself will vary by automaker.
According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.
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Cost to Drive
$96/mo
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid
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$179/mo
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Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
Am I Ready for a Plug-In Hybrid?
- EV ownership works best if you can charge at home (240V outlet) This typically means a 240V home installation, or other places your car is parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice.
- Adding a home charging system is estimated to cost $1,616 in This is an estimate for your area. Using your address and the answers you provide, Treehouse can provide a more accurate price.
- Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Learn more Edmunds customers receive a 10% installation discount and 4% smart charger discount. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.
Need to install a charger at home?
Introduced for 2022, the Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (or PHEV) has a hybrid powertrain that allows you to drive a short distance on all-electric power — around 30 miles, according to the EPA — before switching over to operate like a regular hybrid. You can charge the Santa Fe's battery pack at home or at a Level 2 public charging station, and doing so frequently can really help reduce your use of gas.
Electrified powertrains are proliferating quickly in this high-volume class, with vehicles like the slightly smaller Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4 already offering PHEV options. The three-row Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is another option. Overall, we like the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid and think it's a smart choice for SUV shoppers wanting a practical and comfortable SUV that's also fuel-efficient.
Which Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid does Edmunds recommend?
The Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid's list of standard equipment is a generous one, but we find a lot of appeal in the step-up Limited trim. It adds a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera and automated parking, as well as leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and heated rears. (Heated front seats are standard across the board.) All of that for just over $5,000 is a bargain.
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid pricing in Ashburn, VA
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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Reviews
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Great vehicle overall, nice job Hyundai!
4 out of 5 starsMurph, 01/13/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
I purchased a 2022 Santa Fe Limited in Lagoon Blue and have been really impressed. The vehicle is incredibly comfortable, has great technology, plenty of room for 5 tall adults, awesome surround sound system, handles well and has good fuel economy. My wife drives a 2020 Toyota Rav4 XLE and by comparison the Rav4 is a small cramped vehicle which I think is overrated personally, and no … chance I was getting a Rav4 Prime due to that fact. There are some misses by the Hyundai engineers in their design though so it's not perfect. No automatic seat and steering wheel heating feature which is a pretty common feature. Remote starting does not include warming up the heated seats. The heating and cooling systems for the cabin must have the internal combustion engine running which kind of makes it hard to save on gas in winter and summer months. I've been an owner of Chevy Volts for many years and now I realize how great a job the Chevy engineers did with designing that vehicle because I would go months without needing fuel but so far I'm lucking to get 2 weeks with the Santa Fe before needing gas. I know it's not fair to compare the two because both have their limitations and also have their strengths. Overall, the Santa Fe PHEV is a great vehicle that I know I will enjoy for many years but wish it was more electric reliant in its design.
Santa Fe Limited PHEV
4 out of 5 starsDave Smith, 04/05/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
My normal daily commute is a mixture of country roads and city driving, covering about 35 miles per day. Babying the accelerator the first day, I did all but about one mile in EV mode. More practically, the electric range is as advertised, and I expect to use about a gallon of fuel a week. I'm still familiarizing myself with the vehicle features, and thus far have only minor quibbles. … The wireless charger accommodates most typical phone cases, but thicker ones won't fit. The phone gets much warmer on this wireless charger than any of my other (fast) wireless chargers, likely because it's essentially a pocket without good air flow around it. Initial highway mileage seems somewhat lower than I expected, but conditions weren't favorable with low temperatures and a brisk headwind throughout our 900+ mile journey.
On the positive side, the cabin is quiet and the seats very comfortable. The user interface seems fairly intuitive, and the sound system is quite good. The assortment of driver aids functions as designed, with the speed-compensating cruise control a particularly handy feature driving through Chicago traffic.
If you're looking for the flexibility of usable electric range combined with a gas engine for longer trips, a great warranty, and high-end touches in a modestly priced vehicle, the 2022 Santa Fe Limited PHEV is a solid choice. If your normal driving routine includes more than ~50 miles per day, you'll be better served with a standard hybrid as lugging around the larger battery of the PHEV reduces highway economy in comparison, and with a small fuel tank the true highway range is a bit limiting.
Alternatives I considered were the Rav4 Prime and the Tucson PHEV. I had no luck locating a Rav4 Prime anywhere approaching MSRP, and the clock is ticking on its federal tax rebate. The Tucson PHEV trades a bit of size and weight for a bit better economy, and also includes a faster on-board charger, cutting charge time in half versus the Santa Fe when using a suitable level 2 charger. The Tucson interior styling strikes me as less satisfying, particularly using a plastic "sheet" with integral buttons for many functions versus the dedicated buttons in the Santa Fe, but this is an entirely subjective evaluation.
I would give five stars but for the combination of middling highway economy and a small fuel tank. These won't affect my normal daily drive, but for that occasional road trip, having a real world highway range of ~300 miles is a bit disappointing.
Great overall car but some things to be aware of
4 out of 5 starsAdam M, 01/12/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
If you live with a daily drive of less than 30 miles or have charging near by, this is a great vehicle. We bought one of the first ones in Oct 21 from a dealer in MD after we waited for several months for a regular hybrid close to home with success. After the tax credit there is pretty much no price difference between the PHEV and the HEV depending on the markup, if any. We now have … just less than 5,000 miles in a 50/50 mix of Highway and city. Pros: Extremely roomy both in the cabin and storage- it feels significantly bigger than the Volvo XC60 it replaced. The features for the $ is excellent- the side view cameras when turning or lane changing are a game changer. The ride is a bit harsher than expected but the seats are great and make up for it. The EV range is as advertised- when running in full EV mode we often get more than the advertised 30 miles. Also the power is surprisingly good on the ev motor alone for the size of the vehicle. I wish it had 7 speed transmission instead of a six but it’s power curve is good.
Things to know or I wish I had known (but likely still would have bought it): 1-The onboard AC to battery DC converter maxes out at 240v/16amps (3.7kwh) so it makes charge times longer - 4 hrs or more even on 240 so it can’t use the full charging capacity of a level 2 charger. I read in the European version they used a 7.2 kWh converter but went with the cheaper one for the us market to save costs. This really limits the effectiveness of public charging while running errands, eating etc because one hour of charge only gets you about 25% charge or about 8 miles. I bought and had installed a level 2 charger at home (it’s a 40 amp charger which is wasted on the Santa Fe but I guess I’m future proofed!) and 99% of the charging is done at home. 2- There is no onboard heat pump so in the cold it has to run the ICE engine to produce heat. The car compensates by driving the vehicle on the battery (in normal or ev mode) and just idling the ice motor, which drains the battery at a lower rate, but uses some gas, and is not zero emission. Once warm, the car shuts the ice motor and circulates the warm air and runs true EV, until it determines it needs more heat. Doing this we found the car gets about 50-60mpg, still better than the regular hybrid even,. The amount it runs the engine depends on the outside temp and your climate settings- I’ve found that if it is in the 40s and I’m wearing a coat and turn the seat heater on, I can turn the heat off and then it runs full ev. 3- The gas tank is only 12 gallons which is hidden in some promotional materials and buried in the specs. In the city it’s not a big deal, because even with the heater running we regularly go 700-800 miles between fillups. But it’s a huge problem on the Highway- because my one really big con is that the Highway mileage is way worse than advertised. Hyundai says in Hybrid mode on the Highway it should get 29 mpg, and we have not been able to duplicate that. Living in the central plains where Highway speed limits are 70-75,,and driving about 5 over, we have only gotten 22-25 mpg. With only a 12 gallon tank, that yields a real life range before the fuel light goes on of about 225 miles. So be warned when planning a road trip. I’d still buy the car as that Highway fuel mileage is about what any similar mid size suv gets, but the compromise of the battery weight really kills any fuel savings from the hybrid motor. I also suspect fitting only a six gear transmission means that in cruise at speed it’s pulling more rpms then it would need to with a seven speed. Overall, this car is all,about compromise and it fits our lifestyle well.
Still awesome
5 out of 5 starsBobo, 03/10/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
I do not understand why PHEVs are not taking off. Most of my travel is less than 30 miles a day, I plug in every night, so most of my miles are EV. Still have gas power there for longer trips. Great value, roomy, good turbo power for passing, SUV utility. silent and smooth. Excellent acceleration. I got 30 mpg on gas only on a recent trip.
Voice controls and Android Auto work … flawlessly. Real knobs!
Controls are excellent, I think a close to ideal mix of buttons and screen. Has 4 wheel drive, excellent headlights, top safety pick. Been driving it almost 2 years, free Hyundai oil changes.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid since its last redesign.
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Features & Specs
SEL Convenience
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $42,410 |
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EV Tax Credits & Rebates | $125 |
Engine Type | Plug-in hybrid |
EPA Electric Range | 30 miles |
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | 76 MPGeMPGe is the official metric that the EPA uses to measure the efficiency of alternative-fuel (including electric) vehicles. Just like regular MPG shows how far a car will travel on one gallon of gas, MPGe shows how far a vehicle will drive on 33.7kWh of electricity - the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline. Combined MPGe is the combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe. |
Cost to Drive | $96/month |
Total Charging Time (240V) | 3.4 hours |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 36.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vs. Ford Escape
Slightly smaller than the Santa Fe, the Escape lags slightly in both passenger and cargo volume, but its 40 mpg EPA combined estimate far surpasses the Hyundai's 33 mpg combined. It also manages a few more miles on electricity before it needs the gas engine to fire up. Equipping it to the same level as the Hyundai results in a pretty close price match with one significant shortcoming: All-wheel drive is available on the Escape, but not with the plug-in powertrain.
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vs. Mazda CX-90
All-new for 2024, the CX-90 heads Mazda's charge upmarket. Its all-wheel-drive system is rear-biased for a sportier feel, similar to established luxury brands, and the interior trimmings feel appropriately upscale. Unlike the Santa Fe, it has three rows of seating, although the back seat is snug for adults. But it's larger and heavier, and the CX-90's fuel economy falls short of the Santa Fe's.
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
For thousands less than the PHEV, Santa Fe buyers can also get a hybrid without the plug. It's not capable of electric-only driving, but the Santa Fe Hybrid otherwise offers all of the comfort and safety tech of the plug-in. Once the PHEV's battery is depleted, it only rates a single mpg better in the EPA combined test, making it a smart option for buyers who will frequently exceed the plug-in's electric range.
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Safety
Our experts’ favorite Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid safety features:
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Detects oncoming vehicles when reversing by using sensors mounted at the rear of the vehicle.
- Forward Collision Avoidance
- Alerts the driver about an imminent collision and can automatically apply the brakes if necessary.
- Safe Exit Assist
- Temporarily prevents you from opening your door if sensors detect a car approaching from the rear.
FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 17 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has 36.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. Learn more
What's new in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid:
- 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and voice control is now standard
- Highway Driving Assist is now standard
- Part of the fourth Santa Fe generation introduced for 2019
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid reliable?
To determine whether the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 17 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid?
The least-expensive 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $42,410.
Other versions include:
- SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A) which starts at $42,410
- Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A) which starts at $47,670
What are the different models of Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid?
If you're interested in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, the next question is, which Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid model is right for you? Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid variants include SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A), and Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A). For a full list of Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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