2025 Hyundai Kona Electric spreads the V2L wealth

Costs are up throughout the board for the Hyundai Kona Electrical in 2025, however so is commonplace gear.

The ’25 Kona Electrical additionally beneficial properties a brand new trim degree: the N Line, which will get sporty trim in and out, to reflect the model that is bought with a fuel engine. 

No matter trim, the electrical Kona continues to outshine gasoline versions of the redesigned hatchback, and it continues to be one of many lowest-priced new EVs within the U.S.

This yr’s Kona Electrical SE prices a minimum of $34,270, up $260 from final yr. That features a $60 increase in vacation spot costs, as much as $1,395 from $1,335.

The SE continues as the one mannequin that will get a smaller 48.6-kwh battery pack, which gives 133 hp and 200 miles of EPA-rated vary (for the 2024 mannequin yr; the EPA hasn’t revealed 2025 knowledge, but). 

The Kona Electrical SEL prices $38,270 for 2025. The price improve is identical—however it upgrades to the 64.8-kwh pack that returns 261 miles of vary and likewise powers the N Line and Restricted fashions. It is rated at 201 hp.

The $39,670 N Line slots in under the $42,445 Kona Electrical Restricted, which prices solely $65 greater than final yr.

Among the many options discovered within the Kona Electrical, ambient lighting strikes from the Restricted trim right down to the brand new N Line trim and LED inside lighting now spotlights the SEL, N Line, and Restricted trim ranges.

V2L capability now components in throughout all 4 editions: SE, SEL, N Line, and Restricted.

In any other case the Kona Electrical carries over for the 2025 mannequin yr. Final yr, all fashions acquired a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen that introduced with it wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a built-in wifi hotspot, and over-the-air (OTA) software program updates. The Kona household, which was new for 2024, additionally sports activities extra inside room than earlier than, in addition to choices together with an influence tailgate and a head-up show.

 The Kona Hybrid that is bought in different international markets nonetheless stays out of attain for American buyers: Hyundai has centered its HEV and PHEV efforts on bigger Tucson and Santa Fe crossover SUVs and the Elantra and Sonata sedans.