The Hyundai Kona Electric won’t set records for range or power. You won’t find one at the top of a mountain, and you probably won’t find fans fighting over its merits on social media.
What the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric does instead is deliver value and comfort. It plays nearly every card in the electric deck to be smooth, silent, and to just get on with the business of being your daily driver — all while looking like it came from just far enough into the future to be extra cool.
I’m in Victoria, British Columbia, in the dreary cold, to find out more about the latest Hyundai. Let’s dive in.
In short: The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is bigger than before and able to hold much more cargo. It’s also much more refined than the model it replaces. But, it’s missing things like a heat pump, and the electric drive system is nearly the same as the first generation. It’s smooth and quiet, but it won’t set range records.
- Engine: Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor
- Horsepower: 201 hp (133 hp SE trim)
- Torque: 188 lb.-ft.
- Range: 261 miles (SEL, Limited), 200 miles (SE)
- Cargo: 25.5 cu. ft. with seats up, 63.7 cu. ft. folded
- Towing: N/A
Pros
- Near-silent
- Funky future design
- Loads of standard equipment
- Front-mount charge port
Cons
- No heat pump for cold weather
- Slow L3 charge
- Lackluster range
- No AWD
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Review

EV First Chassis
Pixelated Styling for Ioniq Looks

2024 Kona Gets Larger Cabin

Less Torque Means Better Highway Performance


Shorter Range for Shorter Budgets

Spacious New Cabin Get Bigger Screens

Real Controls Instead of All Touch

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric: Smooth and Silent


Kona Loaded With Safety Content
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Review: Conclusions
