2021 Hyundai Kona ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 150 kW AC PMSM
EPA-estimated range of 258 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 9 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 27.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 148–152 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 150.0 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 120 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 132 | 108 | 120 | $600 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 0.1 barrels
Specifications
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 27 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 25 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 31 kWh / 100 mi
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems108 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 108 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric problems by category: Engine: 73 complaints, Power Train: 13 complaints, Electrical System: 10 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.