Hyundai Kona Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

The Kona Electric is a battery electric version of the Kona. It is the second electric car from Hyundai after the Ioniq. Sales started in Korea and Europe in 2018, with a market debut in the United States in 2019.

Kona Electric was available in two battery capacities: 39.2 kWh and 64 kWh. The ‘ultimate’ trim features adaptive cruise control and along with lane centering means the vehicle meets the SAE standard for Level 2 driverless. The Kona EV has a range of 415 km (258 mi) with the 64 kWh battery. Real-world range tests conducted by What Car in early 2019 found that the Kona EV had the highest real-world range among electric cars for sale in the United Kingdom. In 2020 Hyundai Europe conducted a three-day test at Lausitzring track in Germany and achieved ranges of up to 1026 km with the 64 kWh model, an efficiency of 100 Wh/mile (6.23Kwh/100 km) at an average speed of 30 km/h (19 mph)

In March 2019, Hyundai launched the Kona Electric in Thailand. In July 2019, Hyundai launched an Electric Lite version as Kona Electric in India. In 2020, Hyundai started producing the Kona Electric in its European factory in the Czech Republic, where there are plans for an annual production of 30,000 vehicles. Kona Electric reached 100,000 global sales in June 2020.

Hyundai Encino EV was launched on the Chinese car market in November 2019. The electric motor of the Encino EV has an output of 150 kW; 204 PS (201 hp) and 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft). The motor is powered by a 64.2 kWh battery with an NEDC range of 500 km (310 mi).

In November 2021, the facelifted Hyundai Kona Electric was launched in Malaysia. With three variants, two battery packs are on offer – 39.2 kWh and 64 kWh – with battery ranges going from 303 km in the smaller pack and going up to 484 km in the larger pack.

In 2021, the Hyundai Kona Electric was the sixth best-selling electric vehicle in the UK having achieved a total of 7,199 registrations throughout the year.

In June 2024, the Hyundai Kona Electric was discontinued in India, and it is replaced by the Creta Electric.

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  2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
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  2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
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  Powertrain

In September 2020, Hyundai unveiled a facelift version of the Kona, for the original SUV as well as the Kona Electric and N Line models. The facelift primarily had exterior aesthetic changes, alongside extra cargo capacity and rear seat legroom. Also a 48 volt mild hybrid system was added to the 1.0L three cylinder

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  2021 Kona (facelift)
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  2021 Kona Hybrid (facelift)
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  2021 Kona Electric (facelift)
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  2021 Kona Electric (facelift)
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  2021 Kona N Line (facelift)
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  2021 Kona N Line (facelift)

Released at Hyundai N Day on 27 April 2021, the Kona N is Hyundai’s first high-performance SUV under the Hyundai N division. A 2.0-litre turbocharged GDI engine features flat power that maintains maximum output from about 5,500 rpm. The engine is capable of an output up to 280 PS (276 hp; 206 kW) and maximum torque is about 289 lb⋅ft (392 N⋅m; 40.0 kg⋅m). The output can temporarily reach up to 290 PS (286 hp; 213 kW) when in the N Grin Shift mode.

In the front, an N logo and a dark chrome-colour Hyundai logo are attached to the grille. At the sides and rear, a front lip spoiler, double-wing rear spoiler and side sill mouldings offer added downforce, improving grip force and high-speed stability. It also features an N-exclusive triangular third brake light. Inside, the seats, steering wheel, gear knob and hand brake are tinted with Performance Blue while faux suede seats come with side bolsters. An N-dedicated colour Sonic Blue was added and N Grin Shift, N Power Shift, N Track Sense Shift and Variable Exhaust Valve System come as standard.

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  2021 Kona N
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  2021 Kona N

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  Hyundai Encino
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  Hyundai Encino
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  Hyundai Encino EV
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  Hyundai Encino EV

From launch, the first-generation Kona became available with a 1.0-litre, turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 118 hp (120 PS; 88 kW), or a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 175 hp (177 PS; 130 kW), with all-wheel-drive option available on selected models.

Kona Iron Man Special Edition

In 2019, Hyundai released a special Iron Man edition Kona (co-branded with Marvel) to promote Avengers: Endgame. The limited edition Kona was finished in matte gray with red accents and features blue daytime running lights, Stark Industries graphics, an Iron Man-themed instrument cluster, arc reactor imagery, and Tony Stark’s signature on the dashboard. In the UK, 300 of the version were planned to be available.

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  Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition front view
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  Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition rear view

The first-generation Kona body is made from 51% advanced high strength steel with ‘hot stamping’ and adhesives for added rigidity. Standard safety equipment in some countries includes six airbags, lane keeping assist and a driver attention monitor. Other features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot detection and a rear cross traffic alert.

Euro NCAP test results

Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDi (LHD) (2017)

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33.4	87%
Child occupant:	41.8	85%
Pedestrian:	26.4	62%
Safety assist:	7.2	60%

The 2018 Kona was awarded “Top Safety Pick+” by the American IIHS.

ANCAP test results Hyundai Kona (2017)

Test	Score
Overall
Frontal offset	14.07/16
Side impact	16/16
Pole	2/2
Seat belt reminders	3/3
Whiplash protection	Good
Pedestrian protection	Adequate
Electronic stability control	Standard

The second-generation Kona Electric has been available since launch. The variant is distinguished with pixelated front and rear thin light bars and a blocked front grille, while a Parametric Pixel design feature has been applied to the front and bottom of the rear bumper.

The Kona Electric is built with a 400 V electrical architecture, which results in slower DC fast charging than Hyundai electric vehicles built on the newer 800 V architecture. Hyundai states that the Long Range model can charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 41 minutes. It also includes vehicle-to-load (V2L) support, with different maximum outputs depending on the market.

Two battery capacities are offered: 48.4 kWh for the Standard Range model and 65.4 kWh for the Long Range model, both powering a front-mounted electric motor. The Long Range model has a WLTP range of up to 490 km (304 mi).

The Kona Electric N-Line was revealed on 17 January 2024.

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  Kona Electric (front)
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  Kona Electric (rear)

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  Kona N-Line
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  Kona N-Line (rear)
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  Kona Electric N-Line
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  Kona Electric N-Line (rear)

In April 2024, Hyundai Australia recalled over 1,700 Kona cars equipped with the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine, as they pose a potential fire hazard. The issue relates to a manufacturing defect, the bracket that retains the Engine Control Unit (ECU) could interfere with the vehicle wiring in the event of a collision, causing a short circuit results in a vehicle fire. Kona models that were built from the 2023 model year were affected by the recall.