2026 Hyundai Nexo: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is rated 60 to 68 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Nexo Blue at 68 MPGe.
How the Nexo ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Nexo ranks 19th of 19 for combined mileage (68 MPGe). The middle model of the class gets 110 MPGe.
Nearest models in the class (places 16 to 19 of 19)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2026 Chevrolet Blazer | 2026 Blazer EV FWD | 104 | $750 |
| 17 | 2026 Nissan ARIYA | 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh | 101 | $750 |
| 18 | 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2026 LYRIQ (11 kW Charger) | 92 | $850 |
| 19 | 2026 Hyundai NexoThis car | 2026 Nexo Blue | 68 | - |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Nexo Blue, Fuel cell: 71 MPGe city, 64 highway, 68 combined. The EPA file gives no fuel-cost estimate for hydrogen cars.
The EPA file gives no fuel-cost estimate for hydrogen cars. The figures here use the price per kilogram you type; there is no default price.
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
No fuel-cost comparison is made for this version (see the note under your fuel cost); the miles per gallon above are still compared.
- 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ
- 2026 Nissan ARIYA
- 2026 Volvo EC40
The Nexo against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Nexo (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Nexo | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2026 LYRIQ (11 kW Charger) | 92 MPGe | $850 | 24 higher | - | - |
| 2026 Nissan ARIYA | 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh | 101 MPGe | $750 | 33 higher | - | Compare |
| 2026 Volvo EC40 | 2026 EC40 | 106 MPGe | $700 | 38 higher | - | - |
Every version of the 2026 Hyundai Nexo
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version. The EPA file gives no fuel-cost estimate for hydrogen cars.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nexo BlueFuel cell | Fuel cell | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 71 | 64 | 68 MPGe | not given | - | - |
| 2026 NexoFuel cell | Fuel cell | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 63 | 58 | 60 MPGe | not given | - | - |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Nexo Blue puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions (fuel-cell version: the EPA file gives 0 for tailpipe CO2).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Nexo Blue: fuel economy score 9 (8 to 9 across versions), greenhouse gas score 10.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Nexo fuel-cell version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best fuel-cell (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2020 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2021 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2022 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2023 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2024 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2025 | 61 MPGe | 2 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2026This page | 68 MPGe | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 61 to 68 MPGe (up 7).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nexo Blue, Fuel cell | 68 MPGe | 61 MPGe | +7 MPGe |
| 2026 Nexo, Fuel cell | 60 MPGe | 57 MPGe | +3 MPGe |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Hyundai Nexo (as NEXO). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Hyundai Nexo (as NEXO). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Hyundai Nexo (as NEXO). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Nexo itself is at 68 MPGe.
Other Hyundai models of 2026
More Hyundai models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Hyundai Nexo gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Nexo Blue with 68 MPGe combined (71 city, 64 highway).
How much does a 2026 Hyundai Nexo cost to fuel for a year?
The EPA file gives no fuel-cost estimate for hydrogen cars, so no yearly cost is shown for the hydrogen version. For the hydrogen version the calculator works only when you type the price per kilogram.
How does the 2026 Hyundai Nexo rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is 19th of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 138 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ at 92 MPGe.
Did the Nexo change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 61 to 68 MPGe (up 7).
How did the 2026 Hyundai Nexo do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Hyundai Nexo?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Hyundai Nexo have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Hyundai Nexo: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.