[gmamicro]

I too am having the exact same issue, but worse - averaging 25 to 26 mpg (confirmed by both the computer as well as by tracking the exact # of gallons of gasoline used with the exact mileage driven over multiple tanks). My car was roughly number 750 off the assembly line (Santa Fe 2024 Hybrid Caligraphy). I now have about 1,400 miles on the car and it is about 10 weeks old. I have been on several trips, so I feel that the car is 'broken in'.

When I got the car, the electric engine battery had less than a 50% charge with arrival at the dealership. The battery charge rarely gets above that, which I believe is the main issue with the MPG. Basically, the car is using the gas engine more than it should because the battery is not supplying the power for any significant portion of the driving time. I have reported the issue to Hyundai, and I got a standard 'copy/paste' reply saying that MPG varies. But it should not vary by 10 MPG compared with the official manufacturer and EPA stats! Especially when I have every 'ECO' feature turned on; have been 'babying' the car with every acceleration; have even limited AC usage; and been doing average city/highway driving in non cold conditions. The only time I can get the battery charge display closer towards 'full' is when I used the 'Sport' mode for 10 miles. However, when going back to ECO mode, the battery charge dropped so quickly, that it made no difference. My dealer has been no help, mainly because this is such a new car and drivetrain, that they don't know what to try. After over a month of asking the dealer, they continue to say that they are trying to get an answer from Hyundai.

I bought this hybrid car specifically for the 36 MPG combined gas mileage benefit, and I am so disappointed that I want to take the car back. If anyone gets an answer, please share!

I have done the same and with no outcome. A very frustrating car

 

[avionik99]

Besides being far better looking the 2023 models are getting better mileage than the 24 models it seems. I get the advertised 30-33 and I have a lead foot. The 2024 hybrids with its mandatory 3rd seat, larger electric motor, and a larger heavier HV battery seems to have taken away from the mileage. Another reason 2023 was a better version.

 

[stargate125645]

Besides being far better looking the 2023 models are getting better mileage than the 24 models it seems. I get the advertised 30-33 and I have a lead foot. The 2024 hybrids with its mandatory 3rd seat, larger electric motor, and a larger heavier HV battery seems to have taken away from the mileage. Another reason 2023 was a better version.

I wouldn't be so quick to conclude yet. Same type of complaining for the Tucson.

 

[avionik99]

I wouldn't be so quick to conclude yet. Same type of complaining for the Tucson.

Also the 2024 version has the computer software putting the car in "park" while moving. Completely trashing the transmissions. There is a bulletin out on the software fix just getting underway.

 

[brekdown29]

Besides being far better looking the 2023 models are getting better mileage than the 24 models it seems. I get the advertised 30-33 and I have a lead foot. The 2024 hybrids with its mandatory 3rd seat, larger electric motor, and a larger heavier HV battery seems to have taken away from the mileage. Another reason 2023 was a better version.

You make a gross generalization on what is a subjective matter. My wife and I would have never considered the 2023 Santa Fe because of its bland and bulbous design that we felt looked like just about every other CUV on the road. One of the main reasons we chose the '23 Santa Fe was because of its boxy look, which happens to also be more functional along with being unique. As far as hybrid MPG goes, I average 35-40mpg on short trips in town where I'm staying under 50mph. On longer city trips that require a mix of street and freeway driving it seems to be high 20's/low 30's. I haven't done a long distance trip that's predominantly highway yet. Car has just over 2,000 miles on it. We are pretty stoked at the efficiency of the hybrid thus far.

 

[brekdown29]

So true, hills make a difference also driving method. It takes some practice to effectively drive a hybrid. If you horse it like an ICE your results will be disappointing.

I think this is very true. I've found having the screen selected in the center of the driver display that shows you when the car is charging, using electric, hybrid, or engine, has been helpful in learning how to get the most efficiency out of it. I have been averaging between 35-40 mpg on in-town trips where I am mostly below 50 mph.

 

[ritchiejohnone]

I think this is very true. I've found having the screen selected in the center of the driver display that shows you when the car is charging, using electric, hybrid, or engine, has been helpful in learning how to get the most efficiency out of it. I have been averaging between 35-40 mpg on in-town trips where I am mostly below 50 mph.

I have a 23 limited hybrid overall average is 30.7
I purchased the hybrid for 2 reasons.
1 fear of the dct on the gas only model
2 My usage is primarily short trip in town .
If you keep to the speed limit on the highway it is ok,
if you drive 75+ you will trash your mileage.
Mine came with the crossbars, a car magazine recently reported a 3 mpg (highway) improvement by removing them.

 

[Amati5]

This our first hybrid and is my wife’s car so I don’t drive it as daily, just weekends. So I have been watching the hybrid screen every time I drive and I noticed sometimes you can force it into ev mode. when coming to a red lite and it’s still too far to coast, you can let go of the gas until rpm drop to 0, then step back on the gas lightly just to maintain the speed. The engine will stay 0 rpm and the car uses the battery until you start coasting.

 

[tristan873]

For the first 1K miles, the onboard computer says the average is 30 MPG. Driving about 7 miles (residential) each direction, I get 27 MPG to work, and 40-45 MPG going home. I am sure it's the elevation changes on the route. For the hybrid battery, it mostly reads 50% all the time. I wish it was a plug-in with a bigger battery.

 

[Chargerx3]

Trip from Tahoe back to Reno netted 34mpg per the cluster. Ill start my own actual calculation though.

 

[SF-FL]

I did a few tests over the last couple of days. I became familiar with the difference in driving a hybrid (Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy) vs. a normal ICE. With these tips I was able to get my combined highway/city mileage up to 36.8 by doing the following:
1. No rabbit starts
2. Extend your braking. When approaching a light or stopped traffic slowly brake for as long as practical.
3. This is the most difficult: When accelerating and you've reached your intended speed slowly let up on the gas peddle until the RPM's go down to 0.0 (EV lamp lights). Try to keep the RPM's at 0.0 as long as possible by attempting to hold a steady speed.
These steps don't allow aggressive driving and other than keeping the RPM's at 0.0, are normal economical driving tips.

Totally agree. I’m using these guidelines while driving as wee and obtaining over 38MPG

 

[flnova]

Calligraphy AWD shows 30.2 average mpg after driving just over 2700 miles. Our first hybrid, so we are thrilled driving a vehicle with 3 row seating (we rarely use even the second row) and getting over 25 mpg. We love the room and look of this new Santa Fe. My belief is the stated MPG numbers were on the optimistic side. I've seen trips where we get over 40, but I've seen them in the 20's as well. As others have said MPG numbers are about how the vehicle is driven and where it was driven. I will admit that we didn't buy the Santa Fe for the gas mileage. Comfort and styling were our main criteria.

 

[brekdown29]

This exactly.

 

[Sparklander]

If anyone is consistently averaging 38 mpg with their Hybrid Santa Fe, they are performing magic tricks. I have a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and rarely average 38 mpg on a trip and that car is considerably lighter than the Santa Fe.

 

[brekdown29]

If anyone is consistently averaging 38 mpg with their Hybrid Santa Fe, they are performing magic tricks. I have a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and rarely average 38 mpg on a trip and that car is considerably lighter than the Santa Fe.

it totally depends on the type of “trip” and manner of driving required for the trip. For instance, we’ve been taking our daughters to a camp that is an 18 mile RT every day for the past month. It’s a pretty much straight shot with level roads, lots of traffic lights, and 40-45mph speed limits. I can consistently average 38-42mpg on this round trip. It’s actually very easy to hit that.

 

[TheManInDBoX]

I purchased a 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD on Friday the 26th, at 112 Hyundai in Medford NY, after my GX460 Died, while visiting in-laws.. I Literally with 22 miles on it, picked it up from the dealership, packed it, and drove it back to Ohio. I averaged per the computer 47mpg in the NYC traffic, and NJ traffic.. Once i made it past the Delaware water gap on 80, and did 8 over the speed limit at 78mph, drove it from PA to Ohio, where i filled up, and averaged outside of traffic 33mpg.. Which with less than 1000 miles on it, not broken in, and without knowing how to properly drive it yet, i think was excellent. My Wife's Rav4 get's better MPG, but this thing is buttery smooth and quiet.. and frankly i will take the 6mpg impact to drive something quiet, and insulated..

Hopefully you all get better MPG once it's broken in, as to me this thing is amazing..

 

[chuck.simon]

Purchased a 2024 Santa Fe AWD Hybrid Calligraphy and getting 27-28 MPG. If I baby it I can get 28-29. Far below the advertised 34-35 mpg. Anyone else experiencing the same?

Too early to be definitive, but I have had my 2024 AWD Hybrid for 10 days and all seems great. 1st few days I tried a lot of different combos of drive modes and regen settings. No big trips but have taken two roundtrips of 120 miles (about half highway) and both yielded 34 mpg. Very happy with that.

 

[mohsha]

Too early to be definitive, but I have had my 2024 AWD Hybrid for 10 days and all seems great. 1st few days I tried a lot of different combos of drive modes and regen settings. No big trips but have taken two roundtrips of 120 miles (about half highway) and both yielded 34 mpg. Very happy with that.

What regenerative braking settings are you using?

 

[chuck.simon]

What regenerative braking settings are you using?

MY DRIVE and LV1

 

[Johnny Rocket]

Purchased a 2024 Santa Fe AWD Hybrid Calligraphy and getting 27-28 MPG. If I baby it I can get 28-29. Far below the advertised 34-35 mpg. Anyone else experiencing the same?

I purchased the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD Calligraphy on 6/20/24. I have now had it a month and half and it has 1500 miles on it currently. I am only averaging 26.7mpg so far since I purchased the vehicle. I had the service manager look at, they reset all the sensors a week ago and unfortunately it is the same 26.7mpg through this tank of gas. I even did a road trip test to my GF's work, she has a 2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, she got 41.0 mpg to my 31.5mpg on the same 30 mile route which is downhill. I didn't even want to do the trip back which is uphill. I will say this is an awesome vehicle in so many ways but this mileage issue is a problem. There is no reason to be getting 30% less mpg than advertised! I am sure there will be a class action lawsuit resulting from this.