2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Trims Comparison
2023 Kona Electric trim level differences
The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is a small EV crossover that is offered in three trim levels: SE, SEL and Limited. All Kona Electric SUVs 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:
Which 2023 Kona Electric trim does Edmunds recommend?
The base SE model offers the best bang for your buck. It comes with useful safety tech like blind-spot warning, lane keeping assistance and lane centering. Also, curiously, it's the only way to get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto since the larger touchscreen system requires a wired connection.
Compare 2023 Kona Electric trims side-by-side
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Boydton, VA
| Vehicle | Kona Electric SE | Kona Electric SEL | Kona Electric Limited |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 201 hp @ 3,600 rpm | 201 hp @ 3,600 rpm | 201 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm | 291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm | 291 lb-ft @ 0 rpm |
| Engine displacement | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Engine configuration | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | 134 / 106 / 120 MPGe | 134 / 106 / 120 MPGe | 134 / 106 / 120 MPGe |
| Fuel Capacity | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric | electric |
| Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| EPA Electricity Range | 258 mi. | 258 mi. | 258 mi. |
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | 9.5 hr. | 9.5 hr. | 9.5 hr. |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,715 lb. | 3,715 lb. | 3,836 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 in. | 6.2 in. | 6.2 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
| Height | 61.2 in. | 61.2 in. | 61.2 in. |
| Length | 165.6 in. | 165.6 in. | 165.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in. | 102.4 in. | 102.4 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 45.8 cu. ft. | 45.8 cu. ft. | 45.8 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Gray, cloth Black, cloth | Gray, cloth Black, cloth | Black, leather Gray, leather |
| Exterior | Pulse Red w/Black Roof Galactic Gray w/Black Roof Blue Wave w/Black Roof Lunar White w/Black Roof Cactus Fern w/Black Roof | Blue Wave Lunar White Galactic Gray Cactus Fern Pulse Red Ultra Black | Blue Wave Lunar White Galactic Gray Cactus Fern Pulse Red Ultra Black |