2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric is a small battery-powered SUV and the South Korean brand's most affordable EV. Fully redesigned in 2024, the Kona Electric boasts sharp styling and impressive range when equipped with the top battery-and-motor combo. So fresh off its introduction, the Kona Electric carries over for 2025 with few changes, the most notable being the addition of the sporty-looking N Line trim to the lineup.

The EPA estimates that the Kona Electric SE with its standard-size battery can travel 200 miles on a full charge. This is below average for an EV in 2025, though the SE's low starting price helps to compensate. All other trim levels come with a bigger battery that's good for an estimated 261 miles. Every Kona Electric also has a neat function called vehicle-to-load, or V2L. By connecting the charging cord fitted with an available V2L adapter, the Kona Electric can charge electric bikes or scooters, tools, camping gear, and other large electrical devices from its charging port.

The Kona Electric has a corporate cousin, the Kia Niro EV. These two models are very similar in what they offer in range, features and interior space, and it's certainly worth cross-shopping both. We also like the new Chevrolet Equinox EV. It's loaded with tech features and it offers all-wheel drive, which is something you can't get on the Kona Electric.

We'd go with the SEL trim since it's the cheapest way to get the more powerful and longer-range electric drivetrain. Going that route also gets you upscale features like heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat and a leather steering wheel.