Review and specifications
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
The redesigned Kona is again be offered with gasoline engines and electric powertrains. The EV is available with a short- and long-range battery with a driving range of up to 260 miles. The long range SEL that we tested had a decent 245 miles in our 70-mph highway-range test. In public DC-fast charging places it can go from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in just 43 minutes, says the automaker. The redesigned Kona is larger than before, gaining an inch in height and width, and growing 7.5 inches in length. That provides a bit more elbow room, as well as improves cargo space. The electric models have extra storage in the front trunk. The cabin features dual 12.3-inch screens serving as the instrument panel and infotainment displays. There is no 2026 Kona Electric. It will return after a short hiatus as a 2027 model.
- Market value
- $22,425
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric cars
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $22,425
- Retail value range
- $20,625 - $25,275
- Original MSRP range
- $32,975 - $41,150
- Trade-in range
- $19,110 - $24,290
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 55%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- Cruising range
- 245 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.2 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 123 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 172 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,770 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About Hyundai
<p>From low-cost sedans to three-row electric SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. Performance for individual models and years varies widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost compact Elantra and midsized Sonata sedan. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsized Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer hybrid powertrains and three-row seating. In our testing, most Hyundai models are available with a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness while improving fuel economy. The Ioniq electric models are high-tech, well-designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.</p>
Vehicle ID: 33244 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: June 4, 2026
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