7.9
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric review
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. The new one has taken a big step forward, although the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
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Scott Collie
Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Mercedes-Benz EQB
2024 Hyundai
Kona
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 47L
148 to 357 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,500 - $71,000
$87,734 - $106,155
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$595)
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,900)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 265Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 14 | - | |
