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The new TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid key visual

The new TUCSON
Plug-in Hybrid

The new TUCSON

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.
And once the electric-only range is
depleted,
you can plug into a charging station – or
just continue on with the petrol engine.
The best of both worlds

Smartstream 1.6T-GDi PHEV

A maximum power of 272ps at 5,500rpm & a maximum torque of 304Nm at ~2,200rpm
smartstream 1.6t-gdi phev powertrain
Max.
Power
272 ps
Max. Torque
304 Nm
smartstream 1.6t-gdi phev powertrain

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.
Tucson phev energy flow Start/Low-speed
 

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.

Tucson phev energy flow Acceleration/ Uphill
 

Acceleration/ Uphill

During heavy acceleration or driving uphill, the electric motor and petrol engine work in parallel to maximise acceleration and minimise fuel consumption.

Tucson phev energy flow Constant speed
 

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.

Tucson phv energy flow Deceleration/Downhill
 

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.

Tucson phev energy flow Regenerative Braking
 

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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