Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh 2023

Starting price: €47,190

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh 2023 looks like a FWD electric SUV for family use, daily driving and the occasional longer route. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 378 km and the 291 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 45 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 32 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 466-1300 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. Expect the practical mixed-use estimate to sit well below the highest official WLTP value. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatExpect the practical mixed-use estimate to sit well below the highest official WLTP value.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
454-514 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
378 km
Cold highway estimate
291 km
Mixed vs top official
-136 km / -26%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 45 min
Fast charging
10-80% 32 min (est.)
10-80% range added
266 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
466-1300 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather479 km
City - Cold Weather327 km
Highway - Mild Weather357 km
Highway - Cold Weather291 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity68.5 kWh
Usable Capacity65.4 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage160000 km
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 45 min
Charge Speed (mild)60 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)50 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)105 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)86 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)32 min
Charge Speed (mild)540 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)410 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 45m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW32h 20m13 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW20h 5m20 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW10h 5m41 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW6h 45m61 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW6h 45m61 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~32 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.55 min313 km/h
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector86 kW avg.32 min538 km/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration7.8 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed170 km/h
Total Power160 kW (218 PS)
Total Torque255 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)15.7 kWh/100 km
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedYes
Max. Output Power3.6 kW
Exterior Outlet(s)1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s)1 x Standard Socket

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)378 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)17.2 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range514 km
Rated Consumption14.7 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range454 km
Rated Consumption16.6 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating4/5
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant83%
Rating Year2023
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist60%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4355 mm
Width1825 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1575 mm
Wheelbase2660 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1773 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2220 kg
Max. Payload522 kg
Cargo Volume466 L
Cargo Volume Max1300 L
Cargo Volume Frunk27 L
Roof Load100 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked300 kg
Towing Weight Braked750 kg
Vertical Load Max100 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€47,190
Seats5 people
IsofixNo Data
Turning Circle10.6 m
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentVaries by country

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.