Review and specifications
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
The Kona electric is as good as the conventional version. Its 201-hp electric motor makes the car quick, with smooth and quiet acceleration. Its range is a robust 258 miles. It takes 9 hours to charge the 64-kilowatt-hour battery from empty on a 240-volt connector. Unlike the regular Kona, the electric version is front-wheel-drive only. It has nimble handling, which makes the Kona responsive when going through corners. The ride, however, is stiff. The controls are very straightforward, though the EV has an odd gear selector that is challenging to use at a glance. Standard safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning. The Kona Electric is available in limited states. For 2022 the exterior styling was updated and pedestrian detection was added to the standard FCW and AEB system.
- Market value
- $37,190
- 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
- 2019
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $37,190 - $45,400
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 56%
- Reliability
- 5/5
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 120 MPG
- Cruising range
- 260 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 165 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 3,745 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 1/5
- Value
- 1/5
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: 20330 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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