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Hyundai KONA Electric (2018-2023)

SUV2018-2020Discontinued

Hyundai KONA Electric 39kWh

The Hyundai KONA Electric 39kWh ranks among the more affordable SUVs available to buy. Its charging speed trails most rivals, only about 23 miles in 10 minutes.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 86% of its battery health, roughly 196 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you’re buying used. What owners say: Excellent energy efficiency, with owners commonly reporting 4-5 miles per kWh. Battery recalls affected early cars, with some owners reporting delays in communication from Hyundai and its dealers.

Price

Discontinued, no pricing data yet

New MSRP was £29,495 (discontinued 2020)

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Range

190 mi

Battery

39.2kWh

Charge

44kW

Hyundai KONA Electric (2018-2023)

Specifications

Dimensions

Length4.21m (4205mm)
Width1.80m (1800mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.07m (2070mm)
Height1.57m (1570mm)
Wheelbase2.60m (2600mm)
Ground Clearance170mm

Data notes

Methodology

Notable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.

  • At 4,205 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
  • 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

5
/10 avg
Running costs
Excellent9
City driving
Very good8.1
Value for money
Good5.6
Family friendly
Average5.3

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Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2017

Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist60%

What Owners Say

Positive

Owners Love

  • Excellent energy efficiency, with owners commonly reporting 4-5 miles per kWh
  • The 64 kWh battery delivers long real-world range: around 250 miles during winter and 300 or more in summer
  • Brisk, smooth and straightforward to drive, with effective adaptive cruise and lane assistance

Watch Out For

  • Battery recalls affected early cars, with some owners reporting delays in communication from Hyundai and its dealers
  • Limited boot capacity and cramped rear accommodation for families
  • Some used-car adverts have listed an incorrect battery size for the vehicle

Owner Tips

  • Use the VIN to confirm battery size (39 or 64 kWh) with Hyundai instead of relying on the advert
  • Confirm completion of every battery recall and establish whether the battery has been replaced
  • Request a battery state-of-health reading before making a purchase

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Size Overview

Hyundai KONA Electric (2018-2023)
4.21m
1.57m

Length

4.21m

Width

1.80m

Height

1.57m

Size category: Compact

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

84.2%
est. battery health
9 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Good
50%100%
Summer range
135 mi
218 km · WLTP 190 mi
Winter range
101 mi
162 km · WLTP 190 mi
Est. useable capacity30.3 kWh/ 36 kWh new
Battery warrantyExpiredor 161k km
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NMC chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Model-specific data. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the Hyundai KONA Electric 39kWh is estimated to retain around 93.8% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 151 miles in summer and 112 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Hyundai KONA Electric 39kWh is estimated to retain around 90.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 146 miles in summer and 108 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Hyundai KONA Electric 39kWh is estimated to retain around 85.8% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 138 miles in summer and 103 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 161,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.

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Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£29,495
Basic (20%)£20/mo
Higher (40%)£39/mo
Additional (45%)£44/mo

Used prices by year

Asking prices recorded at independent UK EV dealers over the past 8 weeks

Hyundai KONA Electric used asking prices by model year
YearMedianRangeListings
2022£14,522£14,044 to £14,9992
2021£12,453£12,410 to £12,4952
2020£11,695£10,350 to £12,4954

Model years with fewer than 2 listings during that period are excluded.

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Buyer's guide

Used Hyundai KONA Electric buyer's guide

This used Hyundai KONA Electric buying guide compares 39 and 64 kWh, covering the 2021 facelift, battery recalls, warranty, towing, real-world range, the new KONA, expected prices and a printable checklist.

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