Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi cost to own in Ireland — the true 5-year total
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi starts at €42,695. Over 5 years, owning one (plug-in hybrid) costs about €46,874 in Ireland as of July 2, 2026 — €781/month, €0.63/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and motor tax. That's €5,850 more than a comparable Toyota C-HR Hybrid Sport over the same 5 years.
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi incentives & grants
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi · Ireland · 5-year estimate€46,874 total · €781/mo · €0.63/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Plug-in hybrid · Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | Hybrid · Toyota C-HR Hybrid Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €25,617 (55%) | €20,273 (49%) |
| Charging / fuel | €6,792 (14%) | €6,588 (16%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — | — |
| Maintenance | €3,150 (7%) | €2,978 (7%) |
| Insurance | €3,250 (7%) | €3,075 (7%) |
| Financing interest | €7,466 (16%) | €7,061 (17%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €1,050 (3%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €46,874 | €41,024 |
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- €42,695manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Efficiency
- 6.5 L/100km (hybrid mode)WLTP
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWhCRU/SEAI
- Annual km (assumed)
- 15,000Ireland average
Compare the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi against any car, your km & your scenario
What the numbers say
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi costs about €46,874 to own over 5 years in Ireland — €781/month, €0.63/km at 15,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: €25,617, 55% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).
- The Toyota C-HR Hybrid Sport wins decisively here — €5,850 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.
- Where the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi's €46,874 actually goes: depreciation €25,617 (55%), financing interest €7,466 (16%), petrol €6,792 (14%), insurance €3,250 (7%), maintenance €3,150 (7%), registration & fees €600 (1%).
- Per km, that is €0.34 of depreciation and €0.09 of petrol, with €0.19 for everything else — €0.63/km all-in.
- Petrol vs the fleet: at €6,792 over 5 years the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi sits within €71 of the €6,863 median for the 23 petrol and hybrid models we price — nothing unusual either way.
What we assume for maintenance
Assumed €630/yr for a plug-in hybrid at 15,000 km/yr — about €3,150 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about €351/yr less in maintenance than a petrol car (€350 vs €701). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.