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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

Mark Takahashi | 
2 min read

Right-front view of a yellow 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric in front of mountains.Hyundai

What's New for the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

For 2025, the Kona Electric lineup expanded to include the N Line trim, which brings a sporty aesthetic to this subcompact SUV. While it's one of the least expensive new EVs on sale, the Kona Electric offers Vehicle-to-Load functionality, which allows it to charge or power electric devices.

Pros

  • Low cost of entry
  • Quick charging

Cons

  • Modest range with base trim
  • Not as quick as many competitors

The front seats and dashboard of a 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric.Hyundai

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Trim Levels

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric is offered in four trim levels: SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited. The entry-level SE comes with a single motor making 133 horsepower. All other trims upgrade to a 201-hp motor and further benefit from a higher battery capacity. Every Kona Electric has front-wheel drive.

  • SE

The base Kona SE has 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, navigation, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.

  • SEL

In addition to its more powerful electric motor, the SEL has roof rails, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, and second-row climate control vents.

  • N Line

The new Kona Electric N Line has sporty styling and 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Inside, look for seats upholstered in synthetic suede, plus a Bose audio system and a wireless device-charging pad.

  • Limited

The range-topping version of the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric has synthetic leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera, and a blind-spot camera.

The cargo area of a yellow 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric.Kia

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Cargo Capacity

With the seats upright, the 2025 Kona has 25.5 cubic-feet of cargo space. Dropping the seats yields a maximum cargo capacity of 63.7 cu-ft.

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Range and Efficiency

The EPA estimates the Kona SE offers 200 miles of range, while most other trim levels can travel up to 261 miles. Due to the N Line's 19-inch wheels, it provides 230 miles of range.

A left-rear view of a yellow 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric in front of mountains.Kia

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Safety Ratings and Features

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has performed crash tests on the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Standard safety features include forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, Hyundai's hands-on Highway Driving Assist, and a driver-attention monitor. Safe passenger exit and a rear-passenger-reminder system are also standard, while parking sensors, a surround-view camera, and a blind-spot camera are exclusive to the top Limited trim.

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Mark Takahashi
Mark has been in the automotive space for more than two decades and has reviewed thousands of vehicles for outlets that include Edmunds, Car and Driver, Autoblog, CarGurus, Capital One, and J.D. Power. He has a background in advertising, design, and fabrication, as well as open-wheel and motorcycle racing. Mark's video reviews can be seen on YouTube, and he has been featured as an automotive expert on regional and national news broadcasts. He is a North American Car of the Year juror and a third-generation Los Angeles native, where he keeps his classic 1957 Thunderbird and two motorcycles.