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Make: 
Average Price: 
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
$
37,190
Updated: 
04 Jan 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Arctic White
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Black Pearl
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Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
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Dynamic Red
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Color: 
Pulse Red w/Black Roof
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Chalk White w/Black Roof
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Ceramic Blue w/Black Roof
#5C94D3
Sonic Silver w/Black Roof
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Galactic Gray w/White Roof
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Ultra Black w/Dark Gray Roof
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Electric

Motors: 
permanent-magnet synchronous AC,
Battery: 
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
64.0 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer
Full Charge Range: 
198mi
258mi
Full Charge Time: 
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Standard 7.2 kW onboard charger - 9 hrs 35 min/ Quick Charge - 100kW (0-80% Charge) - 54 min
Top Speed: 
108mph
110mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.00s
6.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is hard to find in some U.S. markets, but it's one of the best affordable long-range electric vehicles.

PROS
Fun to drive
Strong active safety tech
Range rating of 258 miles
Possibly around $30k after incentives
Excellent feature set

CONS
All-wheel drive isn’t an option
Busy styling
Difficult availability

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Hyundai has made exactly zero changes to the Kona Electric for the 2021 model year.We'd recommend the mid-range Limited. It adds a host of desirable features, including a sunroof, leather upholstery, LED exterior lighting, automatic high-beam headlamps, a wireless smartphone-charging pad, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

PROS
Playful handling,
long driving range,
fantastic standard warranty.

CONS
Small back seat,
front-wheel drive only,
cold temperatures sap battery capacity.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The Kona Electric carries over unchanged.

PROS
Driving range of 258 miles
Quick acceleration and sharp handling make it fun to drive
Comfortable and quiet cabin
Plenty of standard tech features

CONS
Tight rear legroom
Availability limited to a handful of states

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
206ft-lbs
291ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
173hp
201hp
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
170.10in
164.60in
Width: 
71.20in
70.90in
Height: 
64.90in
61.20in
Ground Clearance: 
6.20in
Front Track: 
60.00in
Rear Track: 
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
101.60in
102.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
33.40in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.80cu.ft
45.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.50cu.ft
19.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3549.00lbs
3715.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
Full Digital Driver Information Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down
1 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding Center Armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter
Single Zone Front Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17 X 7.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Package
Exterior Options: 
Mudguards
Bumper Applique
Wheel Locks
Interior Options: 
Cargo Blocks
Cargo Tray
First Aid Kit
Carpeted Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
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