2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SUV

　　

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Review

byJared GallCorrespondent

　　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 zzdcar 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.

　　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

Trim:Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience

　　SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A) - $42,410 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A) (Most Popular) - $47,670 MSRP

　　

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 Rutland, North Dakota. 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.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

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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.

　　

Charging at Home

　　3.4 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

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Cost to Drive

　　$104/mo

　　Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　SUV Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　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 zzdcar 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.

　　

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid models

The Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV is a five-passenger plug-in hybrid SUV available in two trim levels: SEL Convenience and Limited. Every Santa Fe PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine to produce 261 horsepower. Power is sent through a six-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. Note that there's also the gas-only Recurrent and the Recurrent, which are reviewed separately on zzdcar. Take a look at the list of options included with the Santa Fe PHEV:

　　SEL Convenience

　　Starts you off with:

　　19-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Automatic high beams Dual-zone climate control Keyless entry and ignition Power-adjustable driver's seat Heated front seats Power-folding rear seats Hands-free liftgate Manual rear side sunshades 12.3-inch digital instrument panel 10.3-inch center touchscreen with navigation Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity Navigation system with traffic info Wireless smartphone charging pad Every Santa Fe PHEV comes with standard with a generous set of advanced driver aids including:

　　Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Santa Fe and the car in front) Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Limited

　　Comes with the above features plus:

　　Panoramic sunroof Upgraded LED headlights Leather upholstery Ventilated front seats Heated steering wheel Heated rear seats Upgraded driver's seat with memory settings 12-speaker premium Harman Kardon audio system Rain-sensing wipers Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Santa Fe and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Blind-spot camera (displays a live camera view of the Santa Fe's blind spot in the instrument panel when changing lanes) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

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