2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

Not long after introducing the Kona, Hyundai shook up the small crossover market by adding an all-electric variant. The Kona Electric proves you don't need to spend Tesla money to get a quality, long-range EV in an SUV package. For the 2022 model year, the Kona Electric receives a number of upgrades that should keep it competitive against other mainstream electrics including the Nissan Leaf Plus and Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

 

•             Fresh exterior design

•             New 10.3-inch instrument cluster display

•             Redesigned lower center console area with wireless charging capability

•             Latest generation Hyundai Blue Link connected car system

Just like on the 2021 model, this vehicle's electric motor supplies 201 hp and 291 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. The motor pairs with a 64-kWh lithium-ion battery. In MotorTrend testing, the 2020 Kona Electric ran from 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds.

Most drivers will find the Kona Electric has plenty of range for commuting and weekend adventures alike. Hyundai estimates drivers can travel 258 miles on a single charge. If you're looking for more range, consider dual-motor versions of the Tesla Model Y.

With a Level 3 fast charger, a capability that is standard on the Kona Electric, drivers can recharge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just over 45 minutes using an SAE-Combo charging port. Level 2 charging is slower, taking about 9 hours and 15 minutes to go from a charge of 10 to 100 percent.

While the Kona Electric hasn't been evaluated on its own, we can infer how it would perform based on the standard Kona's safety scores. That SUV earns a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and a 2021 Top Safety Pick from the IIHS. That said, the Kona Electric only qualifies for Top Safety Pick designation when equipped with LED headlights, which are only available with the Limited trim.

Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, lane following, and driver attention warning are all standard on the Kona Electric. Only the Limited trim gets stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.

One of the reasons some buyers may stay away from the Kona Electric is its cramped interior. Especially compared to another small electric SUV, the Volkswagen ID4, the Kona is way down on cargo volume and passenger space.

While the Kona Electric SEL carries over this year with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the top-trim Limited gets an update for 2022. Limited models now feature a 10.3-inch infotainment display, complete with integrated navigation and eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio. While the SEL works with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the larger-screen system only has wireless smartphone mirroring.

Hyundai Kona Electric



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