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Hyundai Kona Electric: Info, Range, and Price of the SUV

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Cédric Pinatel

  • 16/03/2022 11:45
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Hyundai Kona électrique 2021

Discover the Hyundai Kona Electric, a highly competitive urban SUV with its two electric versions. Here is its history, its range, and its prices.

Launched in 2017 to compete in the urban SUV segment with models like the Peugeot 2008 or the Renault Captur, the Hyundai Kona is available in hybrid, petrol, and also pure electric versions. The vehicle shares the same powertrains as the Kia e-Niro, using the same platform. The Kona also received a facelift at the end of 2020 to continue its career smoothly.

Dimensions of the Hyundai Kona Electric

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4.2 meters in length, 1.8 meters in width, and 1.57 meters in height. It belongs to the category of urban crossovers, or SUVs if you prefer. This is where models like the Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, and others such as Nissan Juke (whose only version offers 100% electric options) are found.

Hyundai Kona Electric interior
Interior of the Hyundai Kona Electric.

With a trunk volume of 332 liters, it does not outperform a Renault Zoe in this aspect but offers more generous rear passenger space. Equipped with modern features and digital instrumentation from the second trim level, it also has a 10.25-inch touchscreen (standard 8 inches, optional 10.25 inches) on its center console compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and including navigation.

Kona vs Rivals

Two motors and two battery sizes

The Hyundai Kona Electric offers a choice between two versions. The entry-level has a 136-horsepower motor, mounted on the front axle, driving only the front wheels. This motor is paired with a 39.2 kWh battery. The top-of-the-line version boosts the motor power to 204 horsepower and the battery capacity to 64 kWh.

Hyundai Kona Electric profile

The Kona Electric with its smaller batteries accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds. The top-tier version achieves the same in 7.9 seconds. While not a sports car, this figure is notable—by comparison, the Peugeot e-2008 takes 8.5 seconds.

Range and charging of the Hyundai Kona Electric

With the smaller 39.2 kWh battery, Hyundai claims a maximum WLTP range of 305 km. But with the larger battery, it hits a record range in its segment of 484 km. The official consumption is 14.3 to 14.7 kWh per 100 km according to technical sheet.

For charging, the 39.2 kWh Kona Electric accepts household AC charging up to 7.2 kW, while the 64 kWh version can go up to 11 kW. Both versions can only benefit from fast charging at 77 kW in DC, compared to 100 kW on the e-2008.

Hyundai Kona Electric driving
The Kona offers ranges from 305 to 484 km depending on the battery.

It takes approximately 17 hours to charge from 10% to 100% via a 2.7 kW household socket with the base version or 28 hours with the larger battery. Regardless of the version, fast charging from 10% to 80% at 100 kW takes 47 minutes.

What is the price of the Hyundai Kona Electric?

The Kona Electric starts at €35,100 with the 39.2 kWh battery and €39,900 with the 64 kWh pack. The price is in line with the market for comparable electric vehicles. Its competitor, the Peugeot e-2008, with a 136-horsepower motor and 50 kWh batteries, starts at €37,550. Conversely, the larger and more spacious Kia e-Niro has nearly similar attractive pricing.

Note that this Kona Electric qualifies for maximum eco-bonus of €6,000 available until June 30, 2022 (€5,000 afterwards). This is unless you choose the ultra-high-end Executive trim offered at €46,600 with larger batteries. The latter only qualifies for the €2,000 bonus (for vehicles priced between €45,000 and €60,000).

A brand new model in two years

The European Kona Electric is currently assembled in Nosovice (Czech Republic), with batteries produced by SK Innovation in Mošnov (Czech Republic) and cells from Komárom (Hungary).

The current Hyundai Kona will remain in the lineup until 2023. It will then be replaced by a completely new model, which will keep the 100% electric version. Still a cousin of the Kia e-Niro, it will use the same technical base, aimed at improving performance and range.

The photo gallery

Hyundai Kona Electric 2021
Hyundai Kona Electric profile
Hyundai Kona Electric facelift
Hyundai Kona Electric charging port
Hyundai Kona Electric interior
Hyundai Kona Electric touchscreen
The Hyundai Kona Electric 2021 in images (Credits: Hyundai)

Technical specifications of the Kona Electric

Hyundai KonaPeugeot e-2008Kia e-Niro
Length4.20 m4.30 m4.37 m
Width excluding mirrors1.80 m1.77 m1.80 m
Height1.57 m1.53 m1.57 m
Boot (max)332 l (1174 l)405 l451 l (1405 l)
Weight1610 to 1760 kg1548 kg1667 to 1812 kg
Power136 to 204 hp136 hp136 to 204 hp
Range305 to 484 km335 to 342 km289 to 455 km
Charging77 kW100 kW77 kW
Starting price35,100 €37,750 €37,100 €
Kona 39 kWhKona 64 kWh
Length4.20 m4.20 m
Width excluding mirrors1.80 m1.80 m
Height1.57 m1.57 m
Boot capacity332 l (1174 l)332 l (1174 l)
Turning diameter10.6 m10.6 m
Weight1610 kg1760 kg
battery weight317 kg457 kg
Electric motorsPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Power100 kW / 136 hp150 kW / 204 hp
Torque395 Nm395 Nm
Motor positionFrontFront
TransmissionFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
0-100 km/h9.9 s7.9 s
Max speed155 km/h167 km/h
Towing capacityNo300 kg
BatteryLiFePO4 39.2 kWh SKILiFePO4 64 kWh SKI
WLTP Range305 km484 km
Consumption14.3 kWh/100 km14.7 kWh/100 km
Max AC charging7.4 kW11 kW
Charging time 2.3 kW20h32h
Charging time 3.7 kW12h20h
Charging time 7.4 kW6h9h15
Charging time 11 kW–6h50
Max DC fast charging77 kW77 kW
Charging time 50 kW (80%)48 min1h04
Max DC charging (80%)47 min48 min

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