Trims, Powertrain, and Range

Look for the 2025 Kona Electric in four trim levels: SE, SEL, N-Line, and Limited. The SE gets the base powertrain: a 99-kW electric motor, a 269V lithium-ion battery, and a single-speed reduction gear transmission that combines for 133 horsepower, 188 lb.-ft. of torque, and a range of 200 miles. The SEL and higher have the same single-speed reduction gear transmission paired with a 150-kW electric motor and 358V battery. This system has an output of up to 201 horsepower and 188 lb.-ft. of torque, but range varies by trim level. The SEL and Limited have a 261-mile range while the N-Line returns slightly less with a range of 230 miles. Front-wheel drive is standard on every trim, as is a drive mode selector with four settings: Eco, Sport, Snow, and Normal.

Charging

While every Kona Electric is equipped with a 11-kW onboard charger, the actual charging times differ based on the powertrain. The SE can go from 10 percent to 100 percent in about five hours using a Level II charger, while the higher trims take just over six hours to fully recharge. With a 50 kW Level III quick charger, the battery can go from 10% to 80% in just 43 minutes.

Standard Amenities

The SE exterior comes with a Proximity Key with remote entry/start, heated side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, and LED lighting (automatic projector headlights, daytime running lights, combination taillights, and the center, high-mounted brake light). The interior highlights are a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual automatic temperature control, cloth upholstery, four USB ports (two front/two rear), and V2L capability. The SEL adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, LED interior lighting, second-row climate vents, and roof rails.

The aggressively styled N-Line has these trim-exclusive features: unique front and rear fascia, a distinctive front grille, 19-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black side mirrors, a twin-design rear spoiler, black window trim, N-Line badging, synthetic suede sport seating, driver and passenger door scuff accents, an N-Line-specific steering wheel wrapped in leather, and metal sport pedals. Although it’s foremost an appearance-focused trim, the N-Line also adds a power sunroof, wireless device charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient interior lighting. The Limited has simulated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, the HomeLink remote system, a hands-free smart liftgate, a rear spoiler with satin chrome finish, and full-line LED daytime running lights and taillights.

SmartSense Safety Aids

Hyundai’s SmartSense safety technologies are the foundation for every ‘25 Kona Electric. All trims have forward-collision-avoidance assist (pedestrian detection/junction turning/direct oncoming), driver attention warning, highway driving assist, navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go, intelligent speed limit assist, blind-spot collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, and high beam assist. As the highest-priced trim, the Limited has four safety upgrades: a surround view monitor, blind-spot view monitor, parking distance warning (forward/side/reverse), and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 12.3-inch color touchscreen infotainment system is the rule on every trim. Its standard features are navigation, Bluetooth hands-free, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Hyundai Pay capability, and Bluelink+ services. The N-Line and Limited trims add a premium Bose audio system and access to the Hyundai Digital Key 2 smartphone feature.