# Hyundai Kona (현대 코나)
The Hyundai Kona (현대 코나) is a [B-segment](https://www.edgepedia.org/b-segment) subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor since June 2017, offered with petrol, hybrid, and battery-electric powertrains across two generations.[1](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kona-world-premiere-of-an-urban-suv-for-active-lifestyles-300472717.html) • [2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) The name comes from the coastal region on the Big Island of Hawaii, continuing Hyundai's practice of naming SUVs after travel destinations.[1](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kona-world-premiere-of-an-urban-suv-for-active-lifestyles-300472717.html)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Generations | First (OS) 2017–2023; second (SX2) from 2023, unveiled at a digital world premiere on March 7, 2023 with an EV-led design[3](https://thecarcodex.com/en/make/hyundai/kona/) • [2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) |
| Powertrains | Petrol 1.0T (115 PS) and 1.6T (150/180 PS, AWD available), 138 PS hybrid, and EV with 48.4/48.6 kWh and 65.4/64.8 kWh batteries; N Line variants of each[4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/suv/kona/press-kit/all-new-kona-roomier-smart-space-and-high-tech-convenience-features-july25.html) • [2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) |
| Second-gen size | 4,355 mm long (longer than 2017), 2,660 mm wheelbase (+60 mm), 1,825 mm wide (+25 mm), 1,575 mm tall[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) |
| Kona Electric range | Second-gen long range: 490 km WLTP (65.4 kWh, Cd 0.27); US 2024: 197 miles (SE) and 260 miles (SEL/Limited) EPA[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) • [5](https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/57132-2024KonaElectricSpecs0505232.pdf) |
| Charging | 10–80% in about 43 minutes on a 400 V DC fast charger (US); 39 minutes on a 350 kW ultra-fast charger for the Korean long-range version[6](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2024-kona-electric) • [7](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/catalog/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-catalog-eng.pdf) |
| Pricing | US from $32,675 (2024 Electric); Korea 43.63–50.88 million KRW (2024 Electric); UK £34,995–£43,095 (2024 Electric)[6](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2024-kona-electric) • [8](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/price/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-price-en.pdf) • [9](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/uk/press-kits/hyundai-uk-kona-electric-tech-spec-pricing-model-year-2024-0624.pdf) |
| EU registrations | 1,096,908 Konas registered 2017–2025; 34,902 second-generation Electric 160 kW versions[3](https://thecarcodex.com/en/make/hyundai/kona/) |
## First generation (2017–2023, OS)
The first-generation Kona premiered in June 2017 and went on sale in Korea that month, followed by North America and Europe.[1](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kona-world-premiere-of-an-urban-suv-for-active-lifestyles-300472717.html) On November 29, 2017, the version built for the US made its first appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show; beneath it sat a new compact SUV architecture that was created to support various powertrains, among them fuel-cell and EV options.[10](https://www.autoweek.com/news/a1823431/2018-hyundai-kona-subcompact-crossover-suv-debut-specifications-and-photos/)
**Launch engines.** At launch the Kona offered a 2.0-liter MPI Atkinson engine producing 149 PS with a 0–100 km/h time of 10 seconds and a top speed of 194 km/h, and a Gamma 1.6 T-GDI with 177 PS, 265 Nm, a 0–100 km/h time of 7.7 seconds, and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.[1](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kona-world-premiere-of-an-urban-suv-for-active-lifestyles-300472717.html)
**First-generation Kona Electric.** The 64-kWh usable (67.5-kWh total) pack sits in five floor modules, two of them stacked under the rear seats, with 294 cells configured 98s3p, 356 V nominal, 189.6 Ah, and 170 kW ten-second power.[11](https://www.batterydesign.net/hyundai-kona/) The 2022 model delivered 258 miles of EPA range and 120 MPGe combined from a 150-kW (201 hp) motor with 291 lb-ft of torque.[12](https://www.cargurus.com/research/compare/Hyundai-Kona-Electric-vs-Kia-Niro-EV-d2699-d2838) DC fast charging peaked at 77 kW, taking 44 minutes for a 10–80% charge.[11](https://www.batterydesign.net/hyundai-kona/)
## Second generation (2023–present, SX2)
Hyundai unveiled the all-new, second-generation Kona at a digital world premiere on March 7, 2023, describing it as an "upscaled multiplayer" in the B-SUV segment and leading the launch with an all-electric variant.[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) Based on the EV variant, the car grew to 4,355 mm in length, longer than the 2017 model, with a 2,660 mm wheelbase (60 mm longer), 1,825 mm width (25 mm wider), and 1,575 mm height (20 mm taller).[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814)
The growth translated into usable space: cargo capacity improved by 30 percent, and [Car and Driver](https://www.edgepedia.org/car-and-driver) measured 3.0 inches of added rear legroom and seven cubic feet of additional cargo space on the Electric.[4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/suv/kona/press-kit/all-new-kona-roomier-smart-space-and-high-tech-convenience-features-july25.html) • [13](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61501860/2024-hyundai-kona-electric-test/) Technology moved upmarket with a dual 12.3-inch panoramic display, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, V2L external power outlets, i-PEDAL one-pedal driving, and the SmartSense ADAS suite including Level 2 driving, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM), Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), and Driver Status Monitor.[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814)
## Powertrains and specifications
Hyundai says the Kona offers the widest range of powertrains in its B-SUV segment: internal combustion (1.0T with 115 PS; 1.6T with 150 PS or 180 PS and AWD), a 138 PS hybrid, and EV variants with 48.4/48.6 kWh standard-range and 65.4/64.8 kWh long-range batteries, with N Line versions of each powertrain.[4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/suv/kona/press-kit/all-new-kona-roomier-smart-space-and-high-tech-convenience-features-july25.html) • [2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814)
**Electric drivetrains by market.** The 2024 US Kona Electric uses a permanent-magnet synchronous motor rated 99 kW (133 hp) on the SE and 150 kW (201 hp) on SEL and Limited trims, with 188 lb-ft of torque and EPA ranges of 197 and 260 miles respectively; top speed is governed at 101 mph (SE) and 107 mph (SEL/Limited).[5](https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/57132-2024KonaElectricSpecs0505232.pdf) The 2025 US model offers 48.6 kWh (269 V) and 64.8 kWh (358 V) battery options; Level II charging on the standard 11 kW onboard charger takes 4 hours 55 minutes (48.6 kWh) or 6 hours 5 minutes (64.8 kWh) for 10–100%.[14](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/kona-electric/compare-specs) The Korean-market catalog lists 99 PS (Standard) and 150 PS (Long Range) with 255 kg·m of torque, 417 km of range per charge, and a 10–80% charge in 39 minutes on an ultra-fast 350 kW charger.[7](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/catalog/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-catalog-eng.pdf) The European long-range version carries a 65.4-kWh battery with a WLTP-estimated 490 km of range and a drag coefficient of 0.27.[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814)
**Real-world range.** In Car and Driver's 75-mph highway range test, the 2024 Kona Electric with the 64.8-kWh battery covered 230 miles against its 261-mile EPA figure; the car's 400-volt architecture accepts up to 100 kW DC charging, and the onboard AC charger was upgraded from 7.2 kW to 10.8 kW.[13](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61501860/2024-hyundai-kona-electric-test/)
## By the numbers
The Kona Electric's efficiency and pricing place it in the middle of the small-electric-SUV field. EU type-approval data for the second-generation 160 kW Electric lists 15.2–17.0 kWh/100 km WLTP and 482–498 km of range; the best conventional-fuel Kona figure in the EU is 4.4 L/100 km WLTP, and the best US combined EPA figure is 32 MPG.[3](https://thecarcodex.com/en/make/hyundai/kona/) A comparison database lists the long-range Kona Electric at 15.8 kWh/100 km with up to 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC charging on a 400 V system.[15](https://greencarscompare.com/global/compare/cars/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric-65-kwh-vs-kia-niro-ev/)
Pricing varies sharply by market. The 2024 US Kona Electric starts at $32,675 MSRP, with Car and Driver's test-time prices at $34,070 (SE), $38,070 (SEL), and $42,650 (Limited).[6](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2024-kona-electric) • [13](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61501860/2024-hyundai-kona-electric-test/) Korean pricing for the 2024 Electric runs from 43,630,000 KRW (E-Value) to 50,880,000 KRW, with the N Line adding 19-inch wheels, a wing-type spoiler, Head-Up Display, and SmartSense II.[8](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/price/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-price-en.pdf) UK on-the-road prices effective January 2, 2024 run from £34,995 (Advance 48 kWh) to £43,095 (Ultimate 65 kWh), all at 0 g/km CO2, VED band A, and 2% BIK.[9](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/uk/press-kits/hyundai-uk-kona-electric-tech-spec-pricing-model-year-2024-0624.pdf) A European comparison lists the Kona Electric at €47,840 new, and Australian pricing opens at AU$46,000.[15](https://greencarscompare.com/global/compare/cars/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric-65-kwh-vs-kia-niro-ev/) • [16](https://www.carsorted.ai/compare/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric)
Commercially, EU registration data show 1,096,908 Konas registered across 2017–2025, with the most-registered listed entries being 1.0-liter petrol versions rated 88 kW (120 PS); the second-generation Electric 160 kW version accounts for 34,902 registrations, the 150 kW version 23,193, and the 1.6 hybrid 48,872.[3](https://thecarcodex.com/en/make/hyundai/kona/)
## How it compares with its siblings and rivals
The Kona Electric and the Kia Niro EV are close engineering cousins. The first-generation Kona's 64-kWh pack shares its design with the Niro EV's, but the Kona uses LG cells where the Niro uses [SK Innovation](https://www.edgepedia.org/sk-innovation) cells.[11](https://www.batterydesign.net/hyundai-kona/) The 2023 Niro EV carries a 64.8-kWh battery and 201 hp with a 0–62 mph time of 7.8 seconds; CarGurus rated the 2022 Kona Electric 7.7 out of 10 against 7.2 for the Niro EV.[12](https://www.cargurus.com/research/compare/Hyundai-Kona-Electric-vs-Kia-Niro-EV-d2699-d2838) In Europe the Kona Electric's €47,840 new price sits above the Niro EV's €45,690, and the Kona is built in the Czech Republic, India, and South Korea while the Niro EV is built only in South Korea.[15](https://greencarscompare.com/global/compare/cars/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric-65-kwh-vs-kia-niro-ev/)
Against the BYD Atto 3 in Australia, the Kona Electric opens at AU$46,000, AU$6,010 above the Atto 3's AU$39,990, and holds a 4-star ANCAP rating (80% adult occupant protection) against the Atto 3's 5 stars (91%); warranties are 5 years for the Hyundai versus 6 years/150,000 km for the Atto 3.[16](https://www.carsorted.ai/compare/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric)
## Safety, reliability and recalls
The second-generation Kona's SmartSense suite includes Level 2 driving support, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Driver Status Monitor.[2](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814) In Australia the Kona Electric holds a 4-star ANCAP rating with 80% adult occupant protection.[16](https://www.carsorted.ai/compare/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric)
**Warranties.** In the US, Hyundai covers the Kona Electric's lithium-ion battery for 10 years/100,000 miles, alongside a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.[6](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2024-kona-electric) The Korean warranty covers the high-voltage battery for 10 years/200,000 km and the drive motor, speed reducer, inverter, ICCU, and VCU for 10 years/160,000 km.[7](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/catalog/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-catalog-eng.pdf) In the UK the high-voltage battery carries an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty with a five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.[9](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/uk/press-kits/hyundai-uk-kona-electric-tech-spec-pricing-model-year-2024-0624.pdf)
**Recalls.** In 2020 Hyundai voluntarily recalled over 25,000 first-generation Kona Electrics in South Korea over a potential defect in battery cells supplied by [LG Chem](https://www.edgepedia.org/lg-chem) (now [LG Energy Solution](https://www.edgepedia.org/lg-energy-solution)).[17](https://www.electrive.com/2026/03/20/hyundai-recalls-over-100000-kona-electric-vehicles/) In March 2026 Hyundai recalled 104,011 first-generation Kona Electrics built between January 24, 2018 and July 15, 2023, of which 13,523 were registered in Germany, for a battery management system software update: faulty software could fail to detect thermal instability in the high-voltage battery in time, increasing fire risk, and some packs were replaced as a precaution. The second-generation Kona uses different batteries and is not affected.[17](https://www.electrive.com/2026/03/20/hyundai-recalls-over-100000-kona-electric-vehicles/) An Australian recall, REC-006586 published April 9, 2026, covers 2018–2023 Kona Electrics for the same BMS issue, which may cause an electrical short circuit while charging or parked.[16](https://www.carsorted.ai/compare/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric) Separately, on January 29, 2026 Hyundai's North America Safety Decision Authority decided to conduct a US safety recall, 26V069, of model year 2026 Kona vehicles.[18](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V069-2089.pdf)
**Battery longevity.** A three-year study of a Kona Electric driven about 29,000 km per year measured state-of-health declining at 0.3339 per square root of years, with an average depth of discharge of 33.08%, projecting roughly 7.9 years and 219,616 km before reaching 60% state of health; measured efficiency was 4.737 km/kWh on charging energy and 4.946 km/kWh on discharge.[19](https://doi.org/10.53619/kobs.2023.6.3.1.66)
## Recent developments
For Europe, the updated 2025 Kona EV is manufactured at Hyundai's Czech plant HMMC under a "Made in Europe, for Europe" program, with 514/510 km WLTP range described as among the best in the segment, plus Digital Key 2 Touch, full OTA updates, wireless CarPlay and [Android Auto](https://www.edgepedia.org/android-auto), and e-Active Sound Design.[4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/suv/kona/press-kit/all-new-kona-roomier-smart-space-and-high-tech-convenience-features-july25.html) In the US, the 2026 Kona (ICE) is a carry-over model whose changes are limited to FCA with Junction Turning and Driver Oncoming and a larger console tray on SEL and N Line trims.[20](https://www.hyundainews.com/models/hyundai-kona-2026-kona)
In Korea, Hyundai launched the 2027 Kona with a new H-Pick trim (dual full-auto air conditioning, 12.3-inch navigation, rain sensor, and 18-inch wheels standard on the 1.6 turbo) and cut prices through an optional "Comfort Choice" package, lowering the Modern trim by 490,000 KRW and the hybrid Modern by a further 590,000 KRW. Prices run 24.29–31.02 million KRW for the 1.6 turbo, 23.60–25.88 million KRW for the 2.0 gasoline, and 28.96–35.12 million KRW for the hybrid.[21](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/ko/news/hyundai-motor-company-2027-kona-launch) Rather than a mid-cycle facelift, Hyundai has begun development of a full model change and plans to move directly from the 2023 second generation to a redesigned next-generation model.[22](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/12001670)
## References
1. [Kona: World Premiere of an Urban SUV for Active Lifestyles, PR Newswire (June 2017)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kona-world-premiere-of-an-urban-suv-for-active-lifestyles-300472717.html)
2. [All-new KONA Upscaled Multiplayer Accelerates Hyundai's Electrification Vision, Hyundai Motor Group (March 7, 2023)](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/CONT0000000000079814)
3. [Hyundai Kona (2017–2027): generations and specs, The Car Codex](https://thecarcodex.com/en/make/hyundai/kona/)
4. [Hyundai's upscaled Kona arrives with roomier smart space and high-tech convenience features, Hyundai EU press kit (July 2025)](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/suv/kona/press-kit/all-new-kona-roomier-smart-space-and-high-tech-convenience-features-july25.html)
5. [2024 Kona Electric Specifications, Hyundai US media press kit](https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/57132-2024KonaElectricSpecs0505232.pdf)
6. [2024 Kona Electric, Hyundai USA](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2024-kona-electric)
7. [KONA Electric — The All-New Kona Electric catalog, Hyundai Korea](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/catalog/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-catalog-eng.pdf)
8. [2024 KONA Electric — Korean pricing, Hyundai (September 3, 2024)](https://www.hyundai.com/content/dam/hyundai/kr/ko/data/vehicles/price/en/the-all-new-kona-electric-price-en.pdf)
9. [Hyundai KONA Electric — Technical Specifications and Pricing, MY2024, Hyundai UK press kit (June 2024)](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/uk/press-kits/hyundai-uk-kona-electric-tech-spec-pricing-model-year-2024-0624.pdf)
10. [Meet the 2018 Hyundai Kona, Autoweek](https://www.autoweek.com/news/a1823431/2018-hyundai-kona-subcompact-crossover-suv-debut-specifications-and-photos/)
11. [2019 Hyundai Kona — Battery Design](https://www.batterydesign.net/hyundai-kona/)
12. [Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Niro EV, CarGurus](https://www.cargurus.com/research/compare/Hyundai-Kona-Electric-vs-Kia-Niro-EV-d2699-d2838)
13. [Tested: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Lives in the Shadow of Giants, Car and Driver](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61501860/2024-hyundai-kona-electric-test/)
14. [2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Features & Specs, Hyundai USA](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/kona-electric/compare-specs)
15. [BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Kia Niro EV Long Range, GreenCarsCompare](https://greencarscompare.com/global/compare/cars/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric-65-kwh-vs-kia-niro-ev/)
16. [BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Which Should You Buy in Australia 2026?, CarSorted](https://www.carsorted.ai/compare/byd-atto-3-vs-hyundai-kona-electric)
17. [Hyundai recalls over 100,000 Kona Electric vehicles, electrive.com (March 20, 2026)](https://www.electrive.com/2026/03/20/hyundai-recalls-over-100000-kona-electric-vehicles/)
18. [Part 573 Safety Recall Report 26V069, NHTSA](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V069-2089.pdf)
19. [A Report of the Battery Properties on the Operation of an Electric Vehicle (KONA, HYUNDAI)](https://doi.org/10.53619/kobs.2023.6.3.1.66)
20. [KONA — Models — Official Media Site NEWSROOM (2026 Kona), Hyundai US](https://www.hyundainews.com/models/hyundai-kona-2026-kona)
21. [현대자동차, '2027 코나' 출시, Hyundai Motor Group newsroom](https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/ko/news/hyundai-motor-company-2027-kona-launch)
22. [Kona to Skip Facelift and Move Straight to Next-Generation Model, Maeil Business](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/12001670)
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