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2020 Hyundai

Kona Electric

Auto (A1)

Hyundai Kona Electric: best and worst years
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

Closest available photo (2018 model year); you're viewing the 2020.

2018 photoMatti BlumeCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
37
Power to weight
0.010 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.43
Motor kW
150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
108 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
132 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
120 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
258 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
29 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
9EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
133 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 13 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
165 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
62 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,715 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
177
Reported injuries
12

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE44%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • POWER TRAIN9%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5%
  • SERVICE BRAKES4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 225 total.

Hyundai Kona Electric: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.