
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited
Vehicle Type: SUV/Minivan Electric
77
overall score
Category Ranking: 10
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$42,500
Price as Tested:
$43,880
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Electricity
120V Charge Time: 5.4 miles per hour
240V Charge Time: 27.2 miles per hour
DC Fast Charger: 10% to 80% in 47 minutes
EPA City MPGe: 132
EPA Highway MPGe: 108
EPA Combined MPGe: 120
EPA-Est. Electric Range (mi): 258
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [O]
- Advanced Headlights [O]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
The Hyundai Kona Electric, introduced in 2019, is basically an
electrified version of the standard Kona SUV. For 2022, the compact
crossover has had a face-lift and taken measures to reduce cabin
noise; we tested the top-trim Limited edition.
The Kona Electric has a lot going for it: The floor-mounted battery’s
weight lowers the Kona’s center of gravity, improving its handling, and
its 201-hp electric motor provides punchy acceleration and torque.
Other noteworthy qualities include a strong 120 MPGe rating, a decent
258-mile range, and DC fast-charging capability. A strong suite of
advanced safety features and heated front seats are standard. Leather
seating, a power driver’s seat, and a 10-inch infotainment screen are
available on higher trim levels.
The Kona Electric could use some improvement in a few areas,
though. The quality of the interior materials, especially the dash, feels
cheap. The steering is soft and unresponsive (and includes some
torque steer), room in the backseat is tight, and cargo space is lacking.
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- Good overall value
- Strong acceleration andtorque
- Good fuel-economy ratingand range
Weak Points
- Cheap interior look andfeel
- Unresponsive steering
- Tight backseat, smallcargo area
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 3760.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 165.6 / 70.9 / 61.2
Wheelbase (in): 102.4
Number of air bags: 7
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Nexen Npriz AH8
Front and rear tire size: 215/55 R17
Max towing capacity (lbs): Not recommended
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Auto 1-speed
Drivetrain type: Front wheel
Engine/motor: Perm-magnet synchronous
Electric motor horsepower: 201
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.40Fuel Efficiency:
10.00EPA Emissions Score:
10.00Acceleration:
7.28Braking:
4.25Handling:
6.76Ride Quality:
6.68Interior Size:
3.04Easy of Entry and Exit:
6.57Visibility:
6.26Interior Noise:
5.41Cargo Capacity:
1.47
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