2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV

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Rating7.5
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$36,950 - $44,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Overwhelming driving range

The rear seats are pretty cramped

The Kona Electric is completely new for 2019

Refined and quiet cabin

Usage of some cheap bits inside the cabin

Legit quick acceleration from the electric motor

Specs & Features

$36,950

price

201 hp @ 3600 rpm

horsepower

290 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact SUV segment, the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $36,950, the Hyundai Kona Electric offers 3 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the BMW i3, the Kia Niro EV, and the Nissan LEAF. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The Hyundai Kona Electric is equipped with a single motor setup and a 150-kW battery with a rated power output of 201 horsepower. In a straight line, the Hyundai Kona Electric clocks a 0-60 of 6.6 seconds and offers a range of 258 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 6 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

With three different trims on offer, the mid-level Limited trim happens to be the perfect balance of affordability and comfort. The trim itself offers a myriad of modern tech and additional features like LED headlights with auto up-down for the front power windows, automatic high beams, a sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a wireless charging pad. Therefore, it seems like quite a bargain for its price and we suggest you go for it.

Trims

    SEL
    $36,950 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 3600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 290 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 118 mpg
    Limited
    $41,400 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 3600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 290 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 118 mpg
    Ultimate
    $44,900 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 3600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 290 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 118 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,950- $44,900

Engine

electric

Rating

7.52

Horsepower

201 hp @ 3600 rpm

Torque

290 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$23,200- $32,950

Gasoline

6.89

161 hp @ 6200 rpm

151 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    SourceCompare
    6.8 sec
    9.5 sec

    2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg108 mpg118 mpg--
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg16.4 gal.377.2/492 mi.

      2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        164.6 in.70.9 in.61.2 in.6.2 in.102.4 in.
        176.4 in.72.8 in.64.8 in.6.4 in.105.1 in.

        2019 Kia Niro EV Electric

        Ranked #2

        172.2 in.71.1 in.61.4 in.6.1 in.106.3 in.

        2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          19.2 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.45.8 cu.ft.
          31 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.61.9 cu.ft.

          2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            45.8 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.45.8 cu.ft.-
            13.3 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.61.9 cu.ft.73 ft.

            2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5000 lbs.1047 lbs.3715 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1146 lbs.3309 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 118 mpg

              0-60 : 6.8 sec

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