in 2019. While not too much has changed about the SUV since then, Hyundai has simplified its lineup by eliminating the highest trim level in the 2022 version.

Trim levels, prices and features can seem overwhelming, so the simplicity of the Kona’s offerings may make it an easier choice to car shoppers looking for their first electric vehicle.

If you’re a fan of the gas-powered Kona and are looking into an electric SUV, then you’ll love this version. It has all the same great features drivers love, with electric capabilities.

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Hyundai Kona Electric at a glance:

Price: Starts around $34,000 and can go to $42,500+

Range: 258 miles

Availability: Currently available in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Quick Take: The 2022 Kona Electric has a great range compared to its rivals and is among the most affordable subcompact electric SUVs.

What are the pros and cons of the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?

Pro: Good acceleration and handling

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric packs a lot of power, with a quick acceleration and a smooth ride. In fact, it gets from 0 to 60 mph in about 6.6 seconds. There’s also the added benefit of reduced engine noise, since it is an electric vehicle.

The combination of a fast acceleration with low engine noise makes the SUV a fairly enjoyable ride.

Pro: Good range

The SUV has a range of 258 miles, which is comparable to similar electric vehicles. In comparison, the popular EV Chevy Bolt gets a range of 259 miles of range.

With such a good range, commuters may even find that they don’t have to charge the Kona Electric that often.

Pro: Good warranty and maintenance plan

Hyundai is known for offering an awesome warranty. For the Kona Electric, a powertrain limited warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles, and a new vehicle limited warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles.

Hyundai also offers complimentary maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles on new 2022 vehicles.

Con: Only available in certain states

As mentioned, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is currently only available in 12 states. However, there are plans to make the vehicle available in nearby states, depending on production and demand.

You can find out if it’s available at a dealer near you on

Hyundai's website

Con: Cold weather affects driving range

You may experience a drop in range when the Kona is driven in cold temperatures, but this happens to all electric vehicles.

However, some electric vehicles come with a heat pump to warm the cabin. Since the standard Kona Electric does not come with one, you’ll have to add it on with a package, or upgrade your trim.

Without a battery warmer, the energy to warm the cabin comes from the battery instead—which impacts the range.

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How much does the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric cost?

The lowest-priced SEL trim currently starts at an MSRP of around $34,000. It can cost as much as $43,795 for the Limited trim.

The Hyundai Kona Electric currently qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. Just remember that the

federal credit qualifies

your Hyundai purchase for up to $7,500 based on your annual income.

Range estimates, performance specs, and charging time of the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is powered by a 150-kW (201-hp) electric motor. The motor is powered by a 64.0-kWh battery pack. The SUV has a torque of 290 lb-ft.

Again, the Kona has an estimated range of 258 miles.

When connected to a home outlet of 220/20V (Level II Standard 7.2 kW), the Kona Electric can go from 10% battery charge to 100% in about 9 hours and 15 minutes.

At a Level III Quick Charge 50 kW, the vehicle can go from 10 to 80% in about 64 minutes. With a Level III 100 kW, that only takes about 47 minutes.

What trim levels are available?

There are two trim levels available with the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. Here are just some features of each one:

SEL

Starting MSRP - $34,000

8-inch color touchscreen display audio

6-way adjustable front seats

Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) with LED brake light

Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators

Heated, body color exterior mirrors

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

If you opt for the $3,500 Convenience Package, you get a sunroof, LED interior lights, eight-way power driver seat with lumbar, heated front seats, wireless device charging, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Hyundai Digital Key, Hidden cargo-area storage compartment, power windows with front auto-down/up, battery warmer system

Limited

Starting MSRP - $42,500

10.25-inch color touchscreen AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Radio Audio System with onboard Navigation and Traffic flow and incident data free via HD Radio

8-way power driver seat with power lumbar

Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) with LED brake light

Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators

Heated, body color exterior mirrors

Harman Kardon Premium Audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology

All features of SEL Convenience Package come standard

The big difference in the two trims really comes down to interior and exterior features. Here’s a breakdown of some additional differences in this area (i.e. before adding the Convenience Package to the SEL trim):

Feature	SEL Trim	Limited Trim
Projector Halogen headlights	Standard	Not Available
LED headlights	Not Available	Standard
LED tail lights	Not Available	Standard
High Beam Assist (HBA)	Not Available	Standard
Rain-sensing windshield wipers	Not Available	Standard
Ventilated front seats	Not Available	Standard
Cloth seating	Standard	Not Available
Leather-trimmed seats	Not Available	Standard
Dynamic Voice Recognition	Not Available	Standard
Rear USB outlet	Not Available	Standard
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go	Not Available	Standard
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink	Not Available	Standard

What is the best version of the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?

To get the best value, we suggest the SEL trim with the addition of the Convenience Package. The SEL trim is equipped nicely, and the Convenience Package adds some great extra features like a sunroof heated seats, and battery warmer.

Plus, the SEL and Limited trim share many similarities. Specs like the range, torque, battery, and battery system capacity are the same in both versions.

Interior dimensions are also the same (except you actually get slightly less headroom in the front with the Limited version—39.6 inches in the front of the SEL version compared to 38.0 in the Limited inches), and they both have the same amount of cargo room.

Both versions also both have the same safety features, except Parking Distance Warning— Reverse, which is only available in the Limited version.

What makes the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric special?

We like that the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has sufficient features if you just want to get the standard trim. The vehicle particularly excels in its standard safety features, which includes (on both trims):

Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors

Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters

LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors

Power window lock-out button

Child safety locks (rear)

Regenerative braking system with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist (BA)

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure indicator

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped)

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Front crumple zone

2.5-mph bumpers

Bodyside reinforcements

Electronic Shift Lock System

Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm

Immobilizer

Another notable feature about the SUV is that it was designed to accommodate a battery pack, so you don’t lose any space in the interior. It also reportedly offers a smooth drive at highway speeds.

How the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric compares to its rivals

The two most similar SUVs to the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric are the 2022 Kia Niro EV and the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

The 2022 Kia Niro EV is similarly priced with a starting MSRP of $39,990. It has slightly less range than the Kona, with an estimated 239 miles. There are more trim levels available. Like the Kona it produces 201 hp.

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV also has a range slightly lower than the Kona, at 247 miles. But it also has a lower starting MSRP at $33,500.

With a spacious interior, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV may attract every day EV drivers looking to save a little more money, especially because

Chevy recently announced a price cut

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