Review and specifications
2026 Hyundai Kona Electric
The redesigned Kona is again be offered with gasoline engines and electric powertrains. The EV is available with a short- and long-range battery with a driving range of up to 260 miles. The long range SEL that we tested had a decent 245 miles in our 70-mph highway-range test. In public DC-fast charging places it can go from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in just 43 minutes, says the automaker. The redesigned Kona is larger than before, gaining an inch in height and width, and growing 7.5 inches in length. That provides a bit more elbow room, as well as improves cargo space. The electric models have extra storage in the front trunk. The cabin features dual 12.3-inch screens serving as the instrument panel and infotainment displays. For 2026 the Kona Electric comes only as the standard range SE with 133 hp and an EPA estimated 200-mile range. The long range SEL with 201-hp that we tested had been dropped.
- Market value
- $32,975
- 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
- 2024
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $32,975 - $41,150
Ratings
- Reliability
- 3/5
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 172 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,570 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About Hyundai
From low-cost sedans to three-row EV 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. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.
Vehicle ID: 37475 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: December 5, 2025
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