Hyundai Kona Electric News

The base version of the Kona Electric downsizes its battery and loses a little range—but it gains standard tech features and a lower price than last year's base version.

A total of 4,695 Hyundai Kona Electric models from the 2019 and 2020 model years are affected, all with LG Chem battery packs that potentially have a manufacturing defect.

The 2022 Kona Electric gets a front and rear restyle plus instrument panel upgrades, though range is expected to be close to the current model's 258 miles.

A potential issue with the brake booster could cause Kona Electric and Nexo models to exhibit reduced braking power; the solution is a software update.

The Hyundai Kona Electric has been recalled over fire concerns, but it hasn't yet found the issue; it's also stopped the sale of the EV until the recall remedy has been performed.

Tesla's market victory with Model 3 in South Korea might have been too close for comfort for Hyundai; it's reportedly seeking to scale up EV production sooner than previously intended.

Separate production of the Kona Electric for Europe might make the in-demand model easier to find in America.

Hyundai confirms that the 2020 Kona Electric will get only minor changes; but it's better equipped for cold climates.