2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

Price Estimate: $19,148 - $23,127

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One of the first small EVs, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has been an excellent value from the start thanks to great range, a competitive price, an attractive interior, and a generous list of standard equipment. It's also quick, nimble and fun to drive. Recent updates only make the Kona Electric more appealing in the ever-growing EV market.

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Pros

Robust driving range
Quick acceleration and sharp handling make it fun to drive
Comfortable and quiet cabin
Plenty of standard tech features

Cons

Tight rear legroom
Availability limited to a handful of states
Busy ride over bumpy roads

Overview

Written by automotive expert Brian Wong

Updated: 8/29/2022

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is a fully electric subcompact SUV that offers excellent value and a sneaky fun driving experience. Like the regular gas-powered Kona, the Electric boasts nimble feel around turns and quick steering. Plus, its electric motor makes it downright quick — just step on it and go. As for value, the Kona Electric presents a more budget-friendly way to go electric than many of the larger electric vehicles on the market.

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Hyundai Kona Electric EV Insights

Trim:

Kona Electric SEL

Range

EPA Estimated Range not available

Charging

No charging time information available

EV Battery Warranty

No battery warranty information available

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

No rebates available in 20147

Cost to Drive

$61/mo

Kona Electric

$206/mo

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Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

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The Kona Electric gets its first major update since its debut in 2019, as does the rest of the Kona lineup for 2022. Up front the faux grille is gone, giving the nose a much sleeker appearance to go along with new LED daytime running light and headlight designs. The taillights and rear bumper have also been reworked, though the Kona Electric's overall shape remains the same.

Most of the feature changes can be found on the SEL base model. It comes with a larger 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity and a 10.3-inch instrument cluster display. A larger 10.3-inch multimedia touchscreen is also available, along with a wireless charging pad, leather upholstery, and adaptive cruise control that can now work all the way down to a stop.

The powertrain and battery are untouched in this update, leaving the Kona Electric with a single electric motor that produces 201 horsepower and a 64-kWh battery. Range is estimated at 258 miles, but in our range testing the Kona Electric covered 315 miles with the same powertrain before its 2022 updates. We expect much of the same from the Kona Electric now, just as we expect it to retain its fun-to-drive and rambunctious nature.

Downsides include a lack of rear legroom (like the regular Kona) and limited geographic availability. As of this writing, the Kona Electric is only offered in 12 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Other EVs of a similar size and price that are worth checking out include the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen ID.4. Keep reading below to see what we think of the Kona Electric.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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8.2

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We drove the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Kona Electric drive? The Kona Electric feels more like an electric performance hatchback than the crossover SUV it's marketed as. It gets going in a hurry, merges onto freeways easily, and has no trouble on steep grades. We measured a spirited 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds at our test track.

The Kona Electric also changes direction readily and feels steady and composed around turns. It's fun to drive even if the eco-minded tires don't offer a whole lot of grip. For more casual driving, the Kona Electric is smooth and easy to drive. We also like that the regenerative braking system has three selectable levels. You can easily pick one to suit your personal preference or driving situation by using the steering wheel-mounted paddles. Pulling and then holding the left paddle also brings up even stronger regenerative braking that you can use to come to a complete stop.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Kona Electric? The Kona Electric rides with a poise not usually found in this class of car. The low-slung mass of the battery and sophisticated rear suspension design help settle the car's motions when you drive over bumps. We also like the Kona's comfortable and supportive front seats. In back, the seat bottom is a bit flat, but the seatback angle is comfortable.

The electric motor is silent at all speeds, and wind and road noise is not evident when cruising the highway. As of 2019, all electric vehicles must emit a low-speed pedestrian alert sound, and you can hear the Kona's inside the car until it fades at about 18 mph. Some of our editors liked the spacey sound. Others hated it.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Most of the Kona Electric's interior is like the regular Kona's — only with a touch more tech. The Electric's center console is more prominent, and the controls are laid out a little differently, but they're not distracting and are easy to use. Similar functions are grouped together, and learning how to operate the infotainment interface is intuitive.

There's plenty of head- and legroom up front, and the cabin feels airy despite a center console that takes up some space. The rear seat isn't as accommodating, especially behind a taller driver. But the seating area is wide, and there's a decent amount of headroom.

Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The infotainment system's map and graphics now look more up-to-date. It is a well-designed and easy-to-use system thanks to prominent volume and tuning knobs, quick shortcut buttons below the screen, and logical virtual buttons on the sharp, responsive 10.25-inch touchscreen. The available Harman Kardon audio system produces very good sound quality.

As for the Kona Electric's driving aids, the base SEL comes standard with nearly everything. The top Limited trim contains the sophisticated adaptive cruise system that works in stop-and-go traffic along with the reverse park distance warning system, which alerts you to objects behind the vehicle while you're parking. Overall, these systems work effectively and aren't overly intrusive.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Kona's cargo area behind the rear seats is not the biggest we've seen, but it's usefully shaped. Luggage laid lengthwise fits easily behind the rear seats. Up front, the Kona Electric has a suitable amount of storage space for small items such as phones and water bottles.

This EV isn't a great choice if you have small children. The rear safety seat anchors are easy to access, and the door opening is big enough not to cause any problems. But the lack of rear cabin space means bulky rear-facing infant seats won't fit without you sliding a front seat forward significantly.

Range and Efficiency

8.5/10

How are the range and efficiency? The Hyundai Kona Electric has EPA-estimated range of 258 miles, which is highly competitive in the affordable EV class. We tested it out in the real world and it delivers that, and then some: It netted 308 miles on our EV evaluation route.

The EPA estimates the Kona Electric will consume 27 kilowatt-hours of electricity for every 100 miles driven, but it our testing the Kona was far more efficient, using only 23 kWh per 100 miles. It's not the most efficient vehicle in the class, but it's very close to it.

Value

9/10

Is the Kona Electric a good value? The Kona Electric is built to a higher standard than a regular Kona, and that difference shows up most on the inside. The panels fit together well, the materials are nice-looking, and the buttons and knobs feel well made. Sure, it isn't built to a luxury standard, but it's quite pleasing.

The Kona is strong on value too. You get a lot of standard safety and technology features for what you pay. Then there's Hyundai's strong warranty coverage: five years/60,000 miles for the overall vehicle, 10 years/10,000 miles for the powertrain (including the battery), and three years of free scheduled maintenance.

The Kona comes with a 7.2-kW onboard charger can be fully charged from an empty battery in about 9.5 hours from a proper 240-volt wall unit. It also has a listed DC fast-charging capability of up to 100 kW, though in our testing it never peaked higher than around 75 kW.

Wildcard

8/10

The Kona's rounded nose and gray wheel-arch body cladding may provoke debate, but this EV is a lot more entertaining to drive than we expected based on its crossover categorization. It has the proportions, power and poise of a performance hatchback. And 258 miles of range is enough that you can largely forget about how it's powered and just enjoy driving it.

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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric trim level differences

The Hyundai Kona Electric is a small EV crossover that is only offered in two trim levels: SEL and Limited. Both feature the same powertrain, a single 150-kW electric motor mounted on the front axle that delivers 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque and is powered by a 64-kWh battery pack. That's good for an EPA-estimated range of 258 miles on a full charge, but our real-world testing has shown the Kona Electric should easily best that mark considerably. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric trim levels in-depth.

Which Kona Electric trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Limited is tempting because of its extra features, but the considerably less expensive SEL is the better value pick here. It comes very well equipped and even has one important technology advantage: Its smaller 8-inch touchscreen has wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity, while the Limited's larger 10.3-inch screen strangely requires a USB cord.

Hyundai Kona Electric Reviews

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Was in the shop almost 3 months

Jeff, 10/22/2022

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)

I loved this car for the first 4-5 months before I received the message to take the car in immediately. Short version is after many wasted calls, I finally used the lemon law to force Hyundai to repurchase the broken car. A little better customer service would have saved them money and kept a loyal customer.

Bought it in May... haven't had it for 2 months.

Sam Miller, 09/09/2022

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)

I purchased a brand new 2022 Kona Electric in May 2022. I had a new job that would require a lot of driving, and figured it would be smart to go fully electric, while I wanted an SUV for my family. I loved the vehicle. Smooth handling, great touch, great range... BUT. At 2 months, and less than 1500 miles, I got a notification telling me to "CHECK ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM." I brought it …

Steer clear of this one if range is a concern

Tim B, 06/07/2022

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)

TL;DR: I would not have bought this car if I knew the range was 3/4 to 9/10 of the rating. Let me start by saying that the Kona is a great car. The Kona Electric, specifically, is not a great car. Be aware that when they say you get 258 miles on a "tank", you are going to get somewhere between 3/4 and 9/10 of that range on DAY ONE. I bought this car brand new. In the fall (40-60°F) I … get 75% of the mileage estimated by the car. In the winter (30-35°F) I get more like 60% of that range. On a 75°F day I only get 90% of the range. Not to mention that, as with all electric cars, the range will decrease over the life of the battery. To clarify, I am not running the heater at full blast and expecting to get 260 miles. I can see when I change the heater setting that my estimated miles to empty changes. Here's my test: I'm leaving the heater at a specific setting, checking what the car estimates the miles to empty are, monitoring my miles driven, and checking again what the car's estimate is at the end of a trip. For example, several times I have driven 30 miles and "lost" 40 miles from the estimated range. The only things running besides the heater are trickle-charging my cell phone, connecting Android Auto via a wired connection, and playing music at a reasonable volume. This is on a highway at 70mph. If the car is expecting me to drive 55mph to achieve that range, then there should be an adjustment based on how I'm using the car. If I've been driving at 70mph for the last hour, it should know that I plan to keep driving at 70mph. Also, since the range decreases with decreasing temperature, the car should account for that in the estimate. Another thing worth mentioning is that when you get down in the 8%-ish battery range, it stops giving you a mileage estimate altogether. The car basically throws its hands up and says "Find a charging station immediately. Good luck!" Aside from the range issues, I have a few other complaints. -For one, the "traffic light camera ahead" notification is fine and dandy, except that it speaks over your music, and there's no way to turn the feature off. There is one traffic light in my city where it will repeat "DING! Traffic light camera ahead. DING! Traffic light camera ahead. DING!" for as long as you sit at the red light. Thank God I don't have that intersection in my daily commute route. -Why no wireless Android Auto on the premium trim? The baseline trim has wireless, but the premium trim has wired only. There's virtually no way to get a wired AA connection to your phone if it's sitting in the wireless charger slot (especially if you have a larger phone like my Pixel 6 with a bumper case). For my own use, I 3D-printed basically a triangular prism that tilts up my phone enough to let the phone's USB-C slot stick up enough to plug in a cord, but that removes the ability to charge the phone wirelessly. -The visibility out the back is poor. Test drive one to find out if this is an issue for you. The blind spot indicators on the side mirrors are helpful in this regard. -A test drive will confirm this for you, but if you're over 6 ft tall, this is not the car for you. Ok here are a few positives to consider: -The electric motor (in my tests, with factory tires) gets 0 to 60mph in under 7 seconds. It's snappy, and responds instantly to the gas pedal. This is one major benefit of electric cars; no gear changes, no injecting fuel, it just GOES. -The safety features are (mostly) great. The backup camera is good, and it will alert you if a car or pedestrian is crossing or about to cross when you're in Reverse. Lane assist, active cruise control, and automatically applying the brakes in certain situations; these are all options you can enable or disable in the menus or with the buttons on the steering wheel, and they all have their place. Lane assist has what I'd call "passive" and "active" modes, meaning that it will do as little as beep at you when you're crossing the line, or as much as nudge the wheel if you drift even farther. However, there are some annoyances such as the car alerting you not to merge, when you're in a two-lane-turn situation, i.e. there's someone next to you turning the same direction. It can't differentiate between that and merging lanes on the highway. Also, if you have an empty lane between you and another car, and you signal and then move to that lane, once you're in that lane but haven't turned off your blinker, it's a 50/50 chance whether the Kona will think you're about to side-swipe the other car. -It drives smoothly. It's not top-heavy (due to those heavy lithium batteries beneath your feet), and the wheel is responsive. I never feel like I'm not in control of the car (except, as mentioned above, if I have the lane assist turned on). Would this car have been worth $44,000 (including all the junk the dealership forces you to buy) without the $10,000 total I got from state and federal subsidies? Hell no. Is it a decent choice for $34,000? Sure, I guess, but I wouldn't have bought a Hyundai if I knew about the range issues. Personally, I doubt if any Hyundai brand electric car has good battery management.

Kona Can

Psanfioren , 02/02/2023

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)

The car is everything I would hope it would have been. I drive 80 miles each way to and from work. In 8 months I have 30000 miles on the vehicle. Service and maintenance have been easy, it has been a pleasure to own

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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Features & Specs

Trim:

SEL

Est. Market Value	$22,023
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	No rebates available in 20147
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	258 miles
Cost to Drive	$61/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	9.5 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Kona Electric safety features:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't react in time.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Uses the forward-facing camera and radar to maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front, beneath a maximum speed. The system works down to a complete stop in the Kona Electric.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Alerts you with a warning if a vehicle is lurking in your blind spot and the turn signal is activated in that direction.

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Is the Hyundai Kona Electric a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 Kona Electric both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.2 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2022 Kona Electric gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 6 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Kona Electric has 19.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Kona Electric. Learn more

Is the Hyundai Kona Electric reliable?

To determine whether the Hyundai Kona Electric is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Kona Electric. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Kona Electric's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2022 Kona Electric and gave it a 8.2 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2022 Kona Electric gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 6 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 Kona Electric is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?

The least-expensive 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $34,000.

Other versions include:

SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $34,000
Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $42,500

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What are the different models of Hyundai Kona Electric?

If you're interested in the Hyundai Kona Electric, the next question is, which Kona Electric model is right for you? Kona Electric variants include SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD), and Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD). For a full list of Kona Electric models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more