2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Review





2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Review
What's new
- The Kona Electric carries over unchanged
- Based on the first Kona generation introduced for 2018
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric EV Insights
Estimated Range Based on Age
Charging

EV Battery Warranty
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
- Restrictions:
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit equal to 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000 for the purchase of a used plug-in electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. Not every version of the vehicle models will necessarily qualify. Please check with the dealer/seller to determine the eligibility of your specific vehicle.
For the vehicle to qualify:
- Price cannot exceed $25,000.
- Need to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Must be at least two model years older than the current calendar year in which the vehicle was purchased.
- Must be sold through a dealership, private sales not permitted.
- Not have already been transferred after August 16, 2022, to a qualified buyer.
For individuals to qualify:
- Must meet income eligibility, depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.
- Must not be the first owner of the qualifying vehicle.
- Has not been allowed a credit under this section for any sale during the 3-year period ending on the date of the sale of such vehicle.
- Purchased for personal use, not a business, corporation or for resale.
To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit
- Restrictions: Eversource offers EV owners a rebate of up to $1000 towards the installation and cost of a Level 2 charging station.
To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements:
- Receive electricity from Eversource.
- Have an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
- Your charger is/will be connected to Wi-Fi.
- Restrictions: Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Edmunds visitors receive a $100 discount when they contract with Treehouse for their home charger installation. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.
To learn more, visit https://treehouse.pro/edmundsdiscount/
Cost to Drive
Am I Ready for an EV?
- EV ownership works best if you can charge at home (240V outlet) This typically means a 240V home installation, or other places your car is parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice.
- Adding a home charging system is estimated to cost $1,616 in This is an estimate for your area. Using your address and the answers you provide, Treehouse can provide a more accurate price.
- Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Learn more Edmunds customers receive a 10% installation discount and 4% smart charger discount. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Hyundai Kona Electric Reviews
Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Trending topics
Totally love my 2020 Kona Electric
5 out of 5 starsPeppy fun electric car
5 out of 5 starsGreat commuter
5 out of 5 starsI love my Kona EV
5 out of 5 stars2021 Kona Electric Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $37,390 |
---|---|
EV Tax Credits & Rebates | $5,100 |
Engine Type | Electric |
EPA Electric Range | 258 miles |
Cost to Drive | $104/month |
Total Charging Time (240V) | 9.0 hours |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
EV Battery Warranty | 10 years / 100,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Kona Electric models:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't react in time.
- Driver Attention Warning
- Uses sensors to determine if you are becoming fatigued, then triggers an alert with a suggestion to stop for a rest.
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Alerts you with a warning if a vehicle is lurking in your blind spot and the turn signal is activated in that direction.
People who viewed this also viewed
4.0 average Rating out of 9 reviews. |
Starting at $24,550 |
4.5 average Rating out of 18 reviews. |
Starting at $33,600 |
3.5 average Rating out of 4 reviews. |
Starting at $42,600 |
Related Used 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Volkswagen Golf Gti 2020 Review
- Bentley Continental 2020 Review
- Ford F 150 2021 Review
- Porsche Cayenne Coupe 2020 Review
- Volvo S90 2021 Review
Shop similar models
Shop used vehicles in your area
- Used Hyundai Kona Electric 2019 For Sale
- Used Hyundai Kona Electric 2020
- Used Hyundai Kona Electric 2021
- Used Hyundai Kona Electric 2023
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- 2025 Mazda 3
- 2026 Audi A6 e-tron News
- New BMW X3
- 2024 Kia Niro
- New Dodge Durango
- Volvo S90 2025
- 2025 RZ
- Porsche Macan 2024
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- 2024 BMW M2
Research other models of Hyundai
- Hyundai Sonata 2025
- 2024 Hyundai Sonata
- 2024 Elantra
- 2025 Elantra Hybrid
- New Hyundai Sonata
- 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- New Hyundai Venue
- Hyundai Elantra N 2024
- 2025 IONIQ 6
- 2024 Santa Cruz
Other models
- New Nissan Rogue for Sale in Murfreesboro, TN
- Used Ford F-450-Super-Duty in Marble Falls, TX 2025
- New Lexus RC for Sale in Pasco, WA
- New Kia Soul for Sale in Gainesville, FL
- New Toyota Corolla-Cross-Hybrid for Sale in Richmond, TX
- Used Jeep Grand-Wagoneer in Loma Linda, CA 2025
- Used Jeep Wrangler-Jk in Sykesville, MD 2018
- New Chevrolet Express for Sale in El Segundo, CA
- Used Hyundai Elantra in Rohnert Park, CA 2025
- Used Cadillac Ct5-V-Blackwing in North Canton, OH 2022