2022 Hyundai Kona ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
132
MPGe
Highway
108
MPGe
Combined
120
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
258 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
9 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
28.0
City 26.0 / Hwy 31.0 kWh
Electric Motor
150 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 258 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 9 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 28.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
132
Hwy
108
Comb
120
Fuel cost: $650/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$650

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

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)
28 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
26 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
30.9646 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems20 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 20 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. Top reported issues include electrical system, brakes and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
15
Brakes
2
Engine
2
Visibility / Wipers
1
Speed Control
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Power Train
1

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric problems by category: Electrical System: 15 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 06/19/2025ODI#11667952
1. Component or System Failed or Malfunctioned: The primary component that has consistently failed or malfunctioned is the air conditioning (AC) system. The AC unit does not adequately cool the vehicl…
Speed ControlFiled: 07/10/2023CrashODI#11531338
While driving slowly less than 5 MPH into parking stall the vehicle accelerated excessively while trying to brake the vehicle it continued to accelerate and jumped the curb while I was still pumping t…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/29/2021ODI#11445519
After only having 2300 miles on my 2022 Kona electric I received a warning indicator on my dash, “Electrical system error.” I looked in the manual and was directed to take the car to the dealer. The …

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.

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