Electric Vehicle Charging Guide: Hyundai Kona

The new KONA Electric is the first 100% electric compact SUV in Europe. It is an electric car with great range, spacious, and full of the character typical of an SUV.

What is the range of the KONA Electric?

The Hyundai Kona Electric with a 64 kWh battery has a range of 482 km (NEDC) and a real range of 436 km.

How to charge a Hyundai Kona Electric?

The Hyundai Kona Electric uses the CCS charging standard, which consists of a combined AC and DC inlet port. The top part of the inlet is for the Type 2 connector, which is used when charging at home or at fast AC points and public fast chargers. The lower section below the Type 2 inlet is used to transport high power during DC fast charging from a CCS connector. The CCS inlet of the Hyundai Kona Electric is located behind a flap where the car’s grille would normally be. Charging the Hyundai Kona Electric can be slow, semi-fast, or fast, depending on the network and type of charging unit. In most cases, slow charging requires a 3-pin to Type 2 cable, and fast charging requires a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, which are generally supplied with the vehicle. For fast charging, the required CCS connector is attached to the charging unit.

Hyundai Kona Type 2 Connector  for slow or semi-fast charging

Super fast charger

Charging in AC or DC requires the EV driver to connect the connectors to the correct inlet, after which the car “talks” to the charging unit to ensure there is a power source, no faults, and that it is safe to start charging. If charging at a private home or workplace charging point, the vehicle begins to charge automatically.

At a public charger, an activation process may sometimes be required to start charging. Depending on the network provider, this may require the use of an RFID card or a smartphone app, often linked to an account that has been set up in advance.

How long does it take to charge a Hyundai Kona Electric?

The following table shows approximately how long it will take to charge a Hyundai Kona Electric. The times are for a 100% charge for all except for fast charging, which is quoted at the usual 0-80%, as most fast chargers reduce power before reaching 100% charge to protect the battery and maximize efficiency. It should be noted that the times shown are only a guide, as it is very rare for an EV to need to be charged completely from 0%. Other factors that can vary charging time include ambient temperature, energy loads in the vehicle, any upper and lower charging restrictions to prolong battery life and protect it from potential damage, and charging rates decrease as maximum charge is approached.

Charging a Hyundai Kona Electric at home

Buying a charging point for a Hyundai Kona Electric at home is often the most convenient and cost-effective way to recharge an electric car. Most home chargers have a rated power of 3 kW or 7 kW. Higher power wall-mounted units or wallboxes typically cost more than the slower 3 kW option but halve the time required to fully charge an EV. These are the V2C charging points available for charging a Hyundai Kona Electric.