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CPO Spotlight: 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

By 04/25/2024 8:00am
2021 Hyundai Kona EV

Quick Facts

Introduction

Winner of the Kelley Blue Book EV Best Buy Award, the 2021 Hyundai Kona is a top choice in its class. Due to a combination of size, comfort, range, practicality, and value, the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is an easy winner. The 5-seater is available in three trims with varying degrees of luxury and the same good looks that Kona buyers know and love. The battery-powered 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric excels with a range of 258 miles and fuel economy of 132/108 MPGe.

2021 Hyundai Kona EV

OEM CPO Warranty Program Highlights  

  • Limited Warranty: Remainder of the original five years/60,000 miles
  • Powertrain Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
  • Roadside Assistance: 10 years/Unlimited miles
  • Hybrid/EV Battery: 10 years/100,000 miles

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Key Competitors

KBB Review Highlights

Bringing together a playful blend of style and value-added features, the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is a subcompact crossover. Launched in 2019, the Kona Electric arrives on the same platform as the Best Buy award-winning Kona.

The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric has a playful spirit and peppy performance with a boost of pure electric power. The magic trick is achieved by replacing the Kona’s gasoline engine with a battery pack and electric motor. The subcompact crossover’s distinctive looks echo the fun and versatility of the gas-powered Kona. With Hyundai’s fantastic warranty and long-driving electric range, the Kona Electric is a strong rival to its class competitors, the Kia Niro EV, Tesla Model 3, and Chevrolet Bolt EV.

2021 Hyundai Kona EV

Buyers can choose from three trims: SEL, Limited, and Ultimate. All trims are front-wheel drive only. Each one makes uses a 64-kWh Lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that delivers a range of around 258 miles, with 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. The result is a zippy drive. It feels anchored and solid due to the weight and under-floor-placement of the battery pack. The entry-level SEL comes with fabric seating, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert, and keyless entry with push-button start. In the Limited, you’ll find power-adjustable, leather seating, wireless charging, and a power sunroof. The Ultimate adds pedestrian detection, a larger touchscreen, integrated navigation, and a head-up display.

Priding itself on rapid charging, buyers of the 2021 Kona Electric can make use of Hyundai’s partnership with Electrify America to offer 250 kWh of free charging. Kona owners can also expect to charge up to around 80% of capacity in less than an hour at a DC fast charging station. All together, the 2021 Kelley Blue Book EV Best Buy Award-Winning Hyundai Kona Electric is a stellar package.

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