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Hyundai Kona Electric

Everything you need to plan life with a Kona Electric: 10 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.

Estimated range*
390 km
Useable battery
65.4 kWh
10–80% @ 150 kW
~35 min
Efficiency
168 Wh/km
Data last checked 17 July 2026 *Range and charging figures are PlugSphere estimates for the Kona Electric 65 kWh (MY24-25) reference variant, not laboratory results.

Pick your version

Kona Electric variants compared

Variant Battery Range* Drive 0–100 Germany Netherlands UK Status
Kona Electric 65 kWh (MY24-25) Reference 65.4 kWh 390 km FWD 7.8 s £33,500 Available
Kona Electric 64.8 kWh (MY26) 64.8 kWh 385 km FWD 8.1 s €41,340 €39,995 Available
Kona Electric 48.6 kWh (MY26) 48.6 kWh 295 km FWD 9.9 s €38,340 €36,995 Available
Kona Electric 64 kWh (MY20-21) 64 kWh 390 km FWD 7.9 s Discontinued
Kona Electric 64 kWh (MY18-19) 64 kWh 390 km FWD 7.6 s Discontinued
Kona Electric 64 kWh (MY22-23) 64 kWh 390 km FWD 7.9 s Discontinued
Kona Electric 48 kWh (MY24-25) 48.4 kWh 295 km FWD 8.8 s Discontinued
Kona Electric 39 kWh (MY22-23) 39.2 kWh 245 km FWD 9.9 s Discontinued
Kona Electric 39 kWh (MY20-21) 39.2 kWh 245 km FWD 9.9 s Discontinued
Kona Electric 39 kWh (MY18-19) 39.2 kWh 245 km FWD 9.7 s Discontinued

*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.

At the charger

How fast does the Hyundai Kona Electric charge?

Estimated 10–80% session times for the Kona Electric 65 kWh (MY24-25) (65.4 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 11 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 79 kW.

Charger Effective power 10–80% time Range added per 10 min
7.4 kW AC ~6.7 kW ~6 h 52 min ~7 km
11 kW AC ~9.9 kW ~4 h 37 min ~10 km
22 kW AC ~9.9 kW ~4 h 37 min ~10 km
50 kW DC ~50 kW ~55 min ~50 km
150 kW DC ~79 kW ~35 min ~78 km
350 kW DC ~79 kW ~35 min ~78 km

Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.

Out in the real world

Where can a Hyundai Kona Electric charge?

144,123

charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2 CCS).

38,056

of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.

Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.

The details

Hyundai Kona Electric specifications

Body
SUV
Market segment
B
Seats
5
Drive
FWD
Weight (curb)
1,773 kg
0–100 km/h
7.8 s
Onboard AC charger
11 kW
Charge port
Type 2 CCS
Heat pump
Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
Towing capacity
300–750 kg (varies by variant)
Cargo volume
493 L
Safety rating
4★ Euro NCAP

Hyundai Kona Electric — common questions

Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.

Does the Hyundai Kona Electric have a heat pump?

Yes — a heat pump is available, which helps protect driving range in cold weather.

Can the Hyundai Kona Electric tow?

Yes — a towbar is approved with a braked rating of 300–750 kg depending on the variant. Check the exact variant before buying: towing approval differs between battery and drivetrain versions.

Can it power external devices (V2L)?

Yes — vehicle-to-load is supported, so it can run appliances or tools from the traction battery.

Which public chargers can the Hyundai Kona Electric use?

The Hyundai Kona Electric charges via Type 2 CCS. On the PlugSphere map that matches 144,123 stations worldwide, of which 38,056 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.

How much does it cost to fully charge a Hyundai Kona Electric?

With its 65.4 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €19.62 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €39.24 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.

How long will I be waiting at a charger with a Hyundai Kona Electric?

Plan around 35 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the Hyundai Kona Electric sustains roughly 79 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 6 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.

How long does the Hyundai Kona Electric battery last?

Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average.

How much does a Hyundai Kona Electric battery replacement cost?

Out of warranty, a 65.4 kWh pack costs roughly €6,500–€11,800 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.

Should I charge the Hyundai Kona Electric to 100% every night?

Daily 80% is the kinder habit for this model — reserve 100% charges for long-trip days. Only LFP-battery EVs are designed for routine full charging.

Where should I stop on a long Hyundai Kona Electric trip — and what is plan B?

The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the Hyundai Kona Electric's real range (segments of roughly 312 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.

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