How much does the Hyundai Kona Electric cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Kona Electric prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Kona Electric's current nationwide average price is $22,472, and its year-round low is $18,352.47. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is bringing across the market right now, with recent model years clustering in the low-to-mid $20,000s. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Kona Electric a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Kona Electric earns strong marks from owners, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its value, range, and enjoyable driving experience, and they also appreciate the generous feature content and overall affordability. Expert reviews echo that appeal by highlighting its stylish design, standard advanced safety features, and multiple powertrain options.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fairly pedestrian performance and the absence of all-wheel drive, so you should expect a competent commuter rather than a quick-launch EV. Even so, the combination of pricing, equipment, and everyday usability makes it a compelling used pick. 35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona Electric models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Hyundai Kona Electric high marks for value, range, and day-to-day drivability, and expert commentary reinforces its competent, comfortable character. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-liked EV that delivers a lot of equipment for the money.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Kona Electric between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify history, maintenance, and battery-related coverage before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Kona Electric?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: SmartSense suite with front automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, and Highway Driving Assist
• Infotainment: dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a WiFi hotspot

Which Hyundai Kona Electric trim should I buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric offers...

• SE: The entry trim gives you the Kona Electric’s core setup, including the standard dual-display layout and the model’s comfortable, quiet commuter character, making it the starting point if you want the lowest entry price.
• SEL: This is the best-value trim, because it balances features and price well while keeping the Kona Electric’s strong everyday usability and appealing equipment mix.
• N Line: This trim adds ambient lighting, special 19-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, unique front and rear fasciae, black mirrors, wireless device charging, and Hyundai’s Digital Key 2, so it suits you if you want a more distinctive look and extra convenience.
• Limited: The top trim adds parking aids like a surround-view camera system, parking alerts, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Blind-View Monitor, along with a higher-end cabin feel.

What Hyundai Kona Electric do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Kona Electric years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the most visible choices in the used market, so you get a broader selection of deals.

What is the Hyundai Kona Electric's resale value?

The table shows prices moving lower for both model years, which is good news if you’re shopping used. One year has fallen by a double-digit amount, while the other has declined by a smaller but still noticeable amount. That pattern gives you a clearer path to value if you’re targeting a recent Kona Electric.

The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Kona Electric safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2025 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Kona Electric now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −10.16% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,198. The Hyundai Kona Electric offers a comfortable ride, a quiet cabin, and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday EV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model uses front-wheel drive, a 48.6-kWh battery, 200 miles of range, 133 horsepower, 188 pound-feet of torque, a 64.8-kWh battery, 261 miles of range, 201 hp, and 291 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest model adds dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a WiFi hotspot, wireless device charging, and Hyundai’s Digital Key 2.
• Safety: The latest model adds SmartSense driver assistance, Highway Driving Assist, a surround-view camera system, parking alerts, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Blind-View Monitor.
• Starting price: The latest model starts at $34,470.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.