# Test Drive Results 2016 Hyundai Sonata GT Plug-in Hybrid Electric Car - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/test-drive-results-2016-hyundai-sonata-gt-plug-in-hybrid-electric-car/ - Published: 2020-02-28T01:02:29-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy When Hyundai launched its first plug-in hybrid vehicle I said please let me test that car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit!! The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is rated for a 22 mile all electric power. The best part about this plugin hybrid is that it can recharge in as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger. The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is still available. #### 󠀁[󠀁[ #### 󠀁[⌊Elantra⌉⌊Elantra⌉󠀁[ #### **HYBRID PLUG-IN POWERTRAIN** Although the Sonata Plug-in has a lot of tech behind it, expect [driving conditions to be better than turbo](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/02/mazda3-plus-hatch-turbo-premium-2025-test-drive-results/) in most situations. With a 9.8 kWh lithium polymer battery pack, roughly five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery, is expected to give Sonata Plug-in Hybrid an all-electric range of up to 22 miles, farther than any other midsize PHEV sedan. As [Green Car Reports](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1101504_green-car-reports-2016-best-car-to-buy-nominee-2016-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-and-plug-in-hybrid) explains the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (40 mpg combined, 27 miles of electric range) competes only with the Ford Fusion Energi (38 mpg combined, 20 miles of electric range)–and perhaps the smaller 2016 Chevrolet Volt (42 mpg combined, 53 miles of electric range). #### 󠀁[⌊Test drive results 2016 hyundai sonata gt plug in hybrid electric car⌉⌊Test drive results 2016 hyundai sonata gt plug in hybrid electric car⌉󠀁[ #### 󠀁[⌊Hyundai sonata plug in hybrid⌉⌊Hyundai sonata plug in hybrid⌉󠀁[ The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid uses a six-speed automatic transmission with Hyundai’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED). Additionally, a 50 kW electric motor in place of a torque converter. The 50 kW electric motor is 32 percent more powerful than the motor used the in regular Sonata Hybrids. It also allows EV operation at higher speeds. So, when cruising on the highway, you go all Electric. Sick?! Also, the [Sonata Plug-in Hybrid](https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/08/johnson-controls-saft-advanced-power-solutions-to-power-dodge-sprinter-plug-in-hybrid/) operates just like the Sonata Hybrid once the onboard battery charge has depleted. Sonata PHEV delivered about 110 plug MPGe combined in EV mode based on my estimates. With more of a 35 mile EV pack if you drove it efficiently. [⌊Sonata plug in hybrid⌉⌊Sonata plug in hybrid⌉[In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 44 mpg in the city, 55 mpg on the highway and 42 mpg combined based on internal testing in ECO mode. Recharge time ranges from two and a half hours to five hours. That’s at a 240V Level 2 charging station using a standard 120V outlet. #### **AERODYNAMIC EXTERIOR** Sonata PHEV uses the same functional design changes as the Sonata Hybrid. All to improve its drag coefficient to a class-leading 0.24. It also provides visual cues to distinguish the hybrid models from other Sonatas. There are a variety of visual changes to the PHEV’s exterior. This includes a charging port on the driver front fender, unique grille, front and rear bumpers, fenders and lights. Can’t forget chrome side sill moldings, Hybrid badging and new wheels. A distinctive instrument cluster provides Plug-in Hybrid drivers with additional information about the PHEV system’s functions. A charge indicator is located on top of the dashboard to make it easy to see the state of charge from outside. #### 󠀁[⌊Test drive results 2016 hyundai sonata gt Plug in hybrid electric car A new analysis by the natural resources defense council nrdc and the union of concerned scientists ucs which are both members of the go60mpg Org coalition shows that new fuel economy standards announced by the obama administration to require automakers to achieve a fleet fuel economy average of 54 5 miles per gallon mpg and emit 163 grams of carbon dioxide per mile by 2025 will save americans 3 billion dollars at the gas pump slash the nations dependence on oil by 23 7 billion gallons of oil in 2030 and reduce heat trapping carbon pollution by 280 million metric tons the equivalent of having 40 million fewer vehicles on the road in that year⌉⌊Test drive results 2016 hyundai sonata gt Plug in hybrid electric car A new analysis by the natural resources defense council nrdc and the union of concerned scientists ucs which are both members of the go60mpg Org coalition shows that new fuel economy standards announced by the obama administration to require automakers to achieve a fleet fuel economy average of 54 5 miles per gallon mpg and emit 163 grams of carbon dioxide per mile by 2025 will save americans 3 billion dollars at the gas pump slash the nations dependence on oil by 23 7 billion gallons of oil in 2030 and reduce heat trapping carbon pollution by 280 million metric tons the equivalent of having 40 million fewer vehicles on the road in that year⌉󠀁[ #### 󠀁[⌊Test drive results 2016 hyundai sonata gt plug in hybrid electric car⌉⌊Test drive results 2016 hyundai sonata gt plug in hybrid electric car⌉󠀁[ #### ![](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wp-image-1501830692jpeg.jpeg?w=780&quality=52&ssl=1) #### Source: Hyundai,󠀁[ release](https://www.hyundainews.com/)󠁿, DETROIT󠀁[, Jan. 12, 2015](https://www.hyundainews.com/)󠁿  ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)