# Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai's small electric SUV, now in its second generation, with a 49 kWh or 65 kWh battery and front-wheel drive.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: Crossover
- Seats: 5
- Names and versions: Kona Elektro in Germany; Kona Electric in the UK and US
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/hyundai/kona-electric
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Hyundai Kona Electric worth considering?

Range is respectable for the class but well short of WLTP: ADAC measured 410 km against 513 km, and NAF's 2024 winter test on 19-inch wheels managed 341 km against 454 km. Charging is slow by current standards, at 37–39 minutes from 10–80% in NAF and ADAC tests.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 380–510 km | WLTP, Hyundai Germany: 380 km for the 49 kWh Select, up to 510 km for the 65 kWh 150 kW version on 17-inch wheels; N Line X 458 km. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov, 2025): 230 miles on 19-inch wheels, 261 miles on 17-inch. | Market or version specific | https://www.hyundai.com/de/de/modelle/kona-elektro.html |
| Battery | 49 or 65 kWh | Hyundai Germany lists 49 kWh and 65 kWh; ADAC and NAF give the larger pack as 65.4 kWh. Usable capacity is not stated. | Market or version specific | https://www.hyundai.com/de/de/modelle/kona-elektro.html |
| Rapid charging | 10–80% in about 38.5 minutes | Hyundai Germany claims about 38.5 minutes at a 350 kW charger without saying which battery; no peak power is given on the page. ADAC lists 102 kW DC for the 65.4 kWh car. | Local check needed | https://www.hyundai.com/de/de/modelle/kona-elektro.html |
| Efficiency | 14.6–16.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined, Hyundai Germany: 14.6 kWh/100 km for the 49 kWh Select, 14.7 for the 65 kWh 150 kW on 17-inch wheels, 16.2 for N Line X. | Market or version specific | https://www.hyundai.com/de/de/modelle/kona-elektro.html |

## Independent tests

Summary: 1 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 8 tests from 5 testers; winter range averaged 93% of the official figure; safety 4 stars, Euro NCAP 2023.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2024-01) | Range | 341.3 km | 454 km WLTP | 75% | Cold-weather result | Hyundai Kona Electric Premium LR 2024, 65.4 kWh, Continental VikingContact 7 235/45 R19; −2 to −10 °C, windy as a storm approached, Oslo to the mountains, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/hyundai-kona-electric?tab=test |
| NAF (2024-06) | Range | 425 km | 473 km WLTP | 90% | Close | Hyundai Kona Electric with 65.4 kWh battery on 215/60 R17 tyres (NAF's variant label reads Premium LR 2023); NAF summer route from Oslo into the mountains, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/hyundai-kona-electric?tab=test |
| NAF (2024-01) | Rapid charging | 37 min 10–80% | 41 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 111% | Cold-weather result | Hyundai Kona Electric Premium LR 2024, 65.4 kWh; Winter, car driven warm before charging, 10–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/hyundai-kona-electric?tab=test |
| ADAC (2024-05) | Efficiency | 18.8 kWh/100 km | 14.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 79% | Falls short | Hyundai Kona Elektro (65.4 kWh) Prime-Paket, 160 kW; ADAC Ecotest cycle including motorway; consumption includes charging losses | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/hyundai/hyundai-kona-elektro/ |
| ADAC (2024-05) | Rapid charging | 39 min 10–80% |  |  |  | Hyundai Kona Elektro (65.4 kWh) Prime-Paket; DC rapid charging, 10–80% | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/hyundai/hyundai-kona-elektro/ |
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 264 mi | 261 mi EPA | 101% | Holds up | 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited (US market); Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, 60 °F, US | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Euro NCAP (2023) | Safety rating | 4 stars |  |  |  | Hyundai Kona GLS Electric, standard range, LHD; Euro NCAP 2023 protocols; adult occupant 80%, child occupant 83%, vulnerable road users 64%, safety assist 60% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/hyundai/kona/1051/ |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 1 campaigns |  |  |  | Hyundai Kona Electric, US market; Model years 2024–2026: 26V452 (rear centre seat belt buckle, 2024–2025) | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=HYUNDAI&model=KONA%20ELECTRIC&modelYear=2025 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Hyundai Kona Electric", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/hyundai/kona-electric