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Hyundai Kona Electric
MotorTrend says Hyundai significantly truncates the Kona Electric lineup for the 2026 model year by eliminating most of the small SUV's trims and discontinuing the longer-range battery, downsizing the range in a big way so that for 2026 the Kona Electric comes in just one trim level: SE Standard Range. AutoEdgeView says the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric enters its third model year on the second-generation platform introduced for 2024, positioning it as one of the most practical subcompact electric crossovers on the market. AutoEdgeView separately says the Kona Electric entered its second generation for 2024 with a larger footprint, more range, and a critically important upgrade: DC fast charging that no longer feels like a punishment.
A drastically simplified lineup
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Hyundai significantly truncates the Kona Electric lineup for the 2026 model year by eliminating most of the small SUV's trims and discontinuing the longer-range battery, downsizing the range in a big way so that for 2026 the Kona Electric comes in just one trim level: SE Standard Range.
Third year on the second-gen platform
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric enters its third model year on the second-generation platform introduced for 2024, positioning it as one of the most practical subcompact electric crossovers on the market.
What the second generation improved
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the Kona Electric entered its second generation for the 2024 model year with a larger footprint, more range, and a critically important upgrade: DC fast charging that no longer feels like a punishment.
Questions buyers ask
How many trims does the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric offer?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says just one, the SE Standard Range, after eliminating most trims and the longer-range battery.
When did the Hyundai Kona Electric get DC fast charging improvements?
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says with its second generation, introduced for 2024.
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The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric is built around Single electric motor, rated at 133 horsepower across its subcompact electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Kona Electric seats 5 and is a Subcompact electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Kona Electric.
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2026 Hyundai Kona Electric
A distinct electric nameplate from the gas Kona (see kona). Real, sourced MY2026 reduction: Hyundai cut the Kona Electric down to a single SE trim with a single 48.6-kWh Standard Range battery, 133 hp/188 lb-ft, and roughly 200 miles of EPA-estimated range.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Hyundai Kona Electric model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2026 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Hyundai Kona Electric.
The Hyundai Kona Electric is built alongside the Hyundai Kona, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Hyundai Kona page; the safety record for the Hyundai Kona Electric itself follows.
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. Consequence: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric, most often about electrical system (1).
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2026 Kona Electric come in?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric (subcompact electric SUV) is offered in one trim, SE.
Q02What are the 2026 Kona Electric trims?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric comes in one trim, SE.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Kona Electric use?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric is built around Single electric motor, rated at 133 horsepower across its subcompact electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Kona Electric have?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric is rated at 133 horsepower (Single electric motor).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Kona Electric?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric is offered with FWD.