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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is a small EV crossover offered in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. The SE trim is powered by a 99-kW electric motor (133 horsepower, 188 lb-ft of torque) mounted on the front axle, a single-speed transmission and a 48.6-kWh battery pack. That's enough for an estimated 197 miles of range.

SEL and Limited trims come with a 150-kW electric motor (201 hp, 188 lb-ft of torque) and 64.8-kWh battery pack, which delivers an EPA-estimated 261 miles of range. In our testing, the last-generation Kona EV, with its nearly identical powertrain, demonstrated even better real-world efficiency, often delivering more than 300 miles of range. Standard feature highlights include:

SE
Delivers impressive standard equipment for a base model, such as:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Battery heater (improves battery performance in very cold weather)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel display
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Navigation
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • HD and satellite radio
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Four USB ports
  • Six-speaker audio system

The Kona Electric also comes with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Kona Electric back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

SEL
Builds on the base model with:

  • Roof rails
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats

Limited
Tops the range with:

  • Sunroof
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Upgraded soft-touch interior panels
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Eight-speaker Bose sound system
  • Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)

The Limited also adds these driver assist features:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kona Electric and the car in front, works down to a stop)
  • Front, rear and side parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible around the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view monitor
  • Blind-spot monitor (displays a camera view of blind spot when turn signal is engaged)
  • Reverse automatic braking
  • Remote parking

Which Kona Electric trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the base SE trim comes well equipped with the essentials, including navigation, the dual 12.3-inch displays and blind-spot warning, it's limited by its smaller battery and 197-mile range. This is a great option if you only need an EV for short commutes or local driving. For most buyers, we'd recommend the SEL. It builds on the base trim with heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat and roof rails, plus extra range and more power, all for less than $40,000.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
New York, NY
Vehicle
Kona Electric SE
Kona Electric SEL
Kona Electric Limited
Vehicle
SE
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$32,675
Avg Price Paid
$31,529
See all Kona Electric SE for sale
Limited
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$41,045
Avg Price Paid
$40,185
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
133 hp
201 hp
201 hp
Engine torque
188 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
188 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
188 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
215/60R17
215/60R17
215/60R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
131 / 105 / 118 MPGe
129 / 103 / 116 MPGe
129 / 103 / 116 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
200 mi.
261 mi.
261 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
29
29
29
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
5.1 hr.
6.7 hr.
6.7 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
62.0 in.
62.2 in.
62.2 in.
Length
171.5 in.
171.5 in.
171.5 in.
Wheelbase
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
38.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
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Depreciation
Not Available
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Financing
Not Available
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Taxes & Fees
Not Available
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Fuel
Not Available
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Insurance
Not Available
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Maintenance
Not Available
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Sage Green, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Atlas White
Mirage Green
Neoteric Yellow
Cyber Gray Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Meta Blue Pearl
Atlas White
Mirage Green
Neoteric Yellow
Cyber Gray Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Meta Blue Pearl
Atlas White
Mirage Green
Neoteric Yellow
Cyber Gray Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Meta Blue Pearl