Hyundai Kona Electric MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Kona Electric has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2019 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 120 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 120 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 58 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 63 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #2 of 63 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #2 of 68 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 120 mpg | 120 mpg | #1 of 69 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Kona Electric placed highest in 2019 at #1 of 58, and lowest in 2021 at #2 of 63. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 134 | 106 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $600 | 258 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 132 | 108 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 258 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 132 | 108 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $600 | 258 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 132 | 108 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $600 | 258 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 132 | 108 | 120 | 95.8 | 0.1 | $650 | 258 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Kona Electric fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric burns 96 to 96 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $288 | $288 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $335 | $335 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $383 | $383 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $600 to $600 a year in fuel, or $8,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 120 mpg the Hyundai Kona Electric is 91 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,053 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.