Why We Recommend it
The Hyundai Kona Electric is designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience while also offering a reliable and efficient source of transportation. One of the key design choices that has contributed to the vehicle's success is its 64.0-kWh battery pack, which provides a powerful and responsive driving experience with up to 201 horsepower. This motor is paired with a long-lasting battery that provides up to 258 miles of cruising, making it an excellent choice for long commutes and road trips.
Another notable design feature of the Kona Electric is its advanced safety and security systems. These include standard lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, which can intervene to help drivers avoid collisions. The Kona Electric also features the Hyundai Digital Key system, which lets drivers use their Android smartphone as a key, providing a convenient and secure way to access the vehicle.
In addition, the Kona Electric is available with a variety of upscale options, including leather-trimmed seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof. These features provide a luxurious and comfortable driving experience, making the Kona Electric an excellent choice for drivers who want both efficiency and luxury.
Overall, the key design choices of the Hyundai Kona Electric have had a positive impact on users, providing a reliable and efficient source of transportation with advanced safety features and luxurious amenities.
Battery Range & Charge Time
The 2022 Kona Electric’s battery provides up to 258 miles of cruising. In terms of MPGe, the measurement the EPA uses to compare electric vehicles to their gas-powered counterparts, the Kona Electric earns 132 MPGe combined (108 city/120 highway).
How long does it take to recharge the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric battery? That depends on what kind of charger you use. With the standard Level II charger, you can refill the battery in nine hours and 15 minutes. Plugged into a quick-charging, 50kW Level III port, the Kona Electric battery will charge from 10 to 80 percent full in just 64 minutes. At a 100 kW Level III quick-charge station, the battery will charge from 10 to 80 percent in only 47 minutes.
Towing Capacity
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is not rated or recommended for towing.
Exterior
To suit your personal tastes, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric offers a variety of exterior paint colors. Note that the entry-level SEL models feature a Black Roof, no matter which paint color you select. For a body-colored roof, upgrade to the top-tier Limited model.
Both Kona Electric trim models look sharp with LED daytime running lights. Solar front glass protects you from harmful rays, while rear privacy glass makes your ride feel a little cozier. Additionally, heated exterior mirrors are exactly what you need to keep frost from limiting your visibility.
Optional features, such as LED head and tail lights, offer even more visibility. The optional power tilt-and-slide sunroof makes the Kona Electric cabin feel even lighter and more open. If you like, the sunroof even opens for a dose of fresh air.
Standard:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 215/55R17 tires
- Projector halogen headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light with LED brake light
- Automatic headlights
- Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators
- Heated, body-color exterior mirrors
- Solar front glass
- Rear privacy glass
- Front two-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Shark-fin roof antenna
Optional:
- LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- High Beam Assist
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
SEL exterior colors:
- Cactus Fern with Black Roof
- Lunar White with Black Roof
- Blue Wave with Black Roof
- Pulse Red with Black Roof
- Ultra Black
Limited exterior colors:
- Galactic Gray
- Lunar White
- Cactus Fern
- Blue Wave
- Pulse Red
- Ultra Black
Interior
When it comes to comfort, Hyundai’s electric subcompact crossover delivers all-around excellence. Compared to other models in this segment, which aren’t exactly known for their on-road comfort, the Kona Electric feels incredibly smooth and refined, even when the road gets bumpy. The front seats are also very comfortable and supportive, perfect for your everyday commute. In the back, passengers can settle into the perfectly angled seats for a very enjoyable road trip.
Both trim levels are handsomely equipped with modern comfort features, including cloth seating and automatic climate control. The tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and six-way adjustable seat help you find the perfect driving position.
And upscale options, such as leather-trimmed seats and heated and ventilated front seats, transform the Kona Electric into a very classy ride indeed.
Standard:
- Six-way adjustable front seats
- 60/40 split fold-flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints
- Map pockets
- Cloth seating
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Automatic temperature control
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control
- Power windows with driver’s auto-down/up
Optional:
- Eight-way power driver seat with power lumbar
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- One-touch front auto-up/down power windows
Technology
This electric small crossover is nicely stocked with infotainment features. Every model comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment interface, with a larger, 10.25-inch touch screen available as an option. Every Kona Electric is equipped with all-encompassing smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Up front, two USB ports keep your device batteries up and running.
There are also a few desirable tech upgrades available. Add a Harman Kardon premium sound system for the ultimate audio experience. A wireless device charger is also available, so you can keep your compatible smartphone battery up to par without the hassle of a cord. A rear USB port is also available, so your kids can keep their devices ready for action, no matter how long the drive.
Standard:
- 8-inch color touch screen AM/FM audio system with six speakers and SiriusXM/HD Radio
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with EV Technology Display
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Front dual USB outlets
- Blue Link Connected Car System
- Blue Link Remote Charging Access (three-year complimentary service)
- External temperature display
Optional:
- 10.25-inch color touch screen AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Radio Audio System with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data free via HD Radio
- Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Rear USB outlet
- Wireless device charging
Safety & Security
Hyundai’s small electric crossover is also loaded with advanced safety aids. These systems – including standard lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection — can intervene to help you avoid a potential collision. For example, this technology may apply the brakes or gently steer you out of harm’s way. There’s also a driver attention warning system, which monitors you for signs of fatigue and lets you know when it’s time for a rest break.
Most high-tech safety aids are standard equipment for the Kona Electric. However, there are a few available upgrades. There’s the Hyundai Digital Key system, which lets you use your Android smartphone as a key, and the Reverse Parking Distance Warning gives you a little extra help backing into a parking space.
Standard:
- Proximity Key entry with push-button start
- Rearview Monitor with parking guidance
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Safe Exit Warning
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Front crumple zone
- 2.5-mph bumpers
- Body Side reinforcements
- Electronic Shift Lock System
- Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Immobilizer
- Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
- Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
- LATCH lower anchors and upper tether child seat anchors
- Power window lock-out button
- Rear child safety locks
- Regenerative braking system with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with four-wheel disc brakes
- Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control and Brake Assist
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire pressure indicator
Optional:
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Reverse Parking Distance Warning
Trim Models
There are only two Kona Electric trim models. The entry-level model is the SEL, which in the regular, gas-powered Kona lineup is actually a mid-grade model, nicely stocked with modern features. Then there’s the upscale Limited, which puts an increasingly stylish spin on your daily drive.
SEL
To spend less on an all-electric drive, choose the SEL. Though it’s the better deal, the SEL gives you everything you want in a daily driver, from comfy cloth seats to its wireless smartphone connectivity.
- 8-inch color touch-screen display audio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Safe Exit Warning
- 258-mile EPA-estimated range
- 150-kW electric motor (201 hp)
Limited
For a little something extra, go with the Limited. This Kona Electric comes standard with a much longer list of luxury features, including leather seating and an upgraded infotainment system with a bigger touch screen and integrated navigation.
- Convenience Package contents
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-trimmed seats
- 10.25-inch touch screen navigation
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Available Packages
Convenience Package
- Sunroof
- LED interior lights
- Eight-way power driver seat with lumbar
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wireless device charging
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Hidden cargo-area storage compartment
- Power windows with front auto-down/up
- Battery Warmer System
Hyundai Warranty
Your purchase of a 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric includes excellent warranty coverage. You can especially rest easy about your powertrain components, which are covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Hybrid/Electric Battery: 10 years/100,000 miles
- Powertrain Limited:10 years/100,000 miles
- New Vehicle Limited: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Anti-perforation: 7 years/unlimited miles
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 5 years/unlimited miles