Hyundai KONA electric FWD automatic

Our verdict

Hyundai has achieved a lot since Green NCAP tested the first electric Kona in 2020. The new model comes with much longer driving range thanks to a bigger battery and significantly lower consumption values in all tests. The power has also increased from 100 to 160 kW, delivering a more dynamic driving experience and better performance in high power demand situations. From what could be seen as a niche product back then, the new Kona electric has all it takes to be a high sales vehicle on European roads. In the standard lab test and in the -7°C Cold Ambient Test, the new Kona demonstrates consumption results which are among the lowest measured so far. It is important that the car did not sacrifice heating comfort to increase the driving range in the -7°C test. On the contrary, it very quickly reached a comfortable cabin temperature. The low consumption figures are possible also thanks to the very high grid-to-battery-output efficiency of 92% - one of the highest values among all tested electric cars. The tested vehicle can do 341 km in the Highway Test and is expected to cover about 480 km in mixed real-world Driving at favourable conditions. With an Average Score of 98%, the electric Kona receives a very well deserved 5 star rating.