The second-generation Kona Electric is bigger, smarter and more efficient than the original. Hyundai has moved the Kona onto a dedicated platform that supports both petrol and electric variants without compromising either, and the Extended Range battery in the Premium trim delivers a genuinely useful 505 km of WLTP range.
What you are buying
A 65 kWh battery, a 150 kW front-mounted motor, and 255 Nm of torque. The Premium adds the heat pump, the larger touchscreen, the Bose audio, and the upgraded driver assistance pack. Charging tops out at around 100 kW DC, which is competitive rather than class-leading.
Cartell Assessment
The Kona Electric Premium is the small electric SUV that does not feel small inside. Rear-seat space is improved, the boot is genuinely useful, and the new exterior styling looks like nothing else on the road. The compromise is the price: at this trim level you are getting close to IONIQ 5 territory, and the IONIQ 5 is a properly larger car for the money.
AU Outlook
Kona Electric Premium pricing in Australia sits in the mid-$60k drive-away range. The Standard Range Extended trim is in the high-$50k bracket. Cross-shop is the Volvo EX30, the BYD Atto 3, and the MG4.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 255 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 505 km WLTP (Extended Range)
- Charging
- 100 kW DC, 11 kW AC
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Kona Electric Standard Range | from $54,000 drive-away (verify) | 48 kWh, 370 km WLTP, 17 inch wheels |
| Kona Electric Extended Range | from $58,000 drive-away (verify) | 65 kWh, 505 km WLTP, 19 inch wheels |
| Kona Electric Premium | from $64,000 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, Bose audio, heat pump, leather |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
