The New 2023 Hyundai Kona EV Model Comparison

Hyundai redesigned the electric KONA for the 2022 model year, boosting its appeal for many Fort Worth drivers. The 2023 edition brings only a few light updates. There’s a new SE starting trim to improve affordability, along with the navigation system becoming standard on the Preferred. With its dynamic design, impressive battery range, and a host of technological advancements, modern versions of the electric KONA tick all the right boxes if you’re shopping for an electric vehicle (EV). Let’s look at the KONA EV’s characteristics in greater detail. View our inventory of new vehicles or give us a call today at 817-367-4000.

KONA EV Exterior Styling

Hyundai Kona EV 2023

For the 2023 edition, the electric KONA, comes in the SE, SEL, and Limited trim levels, and the overall impression from the outside is bold, contemporary, and welcoming. The 2022 edition brought a new front bumper and an aerodynamic closed grille, which remain on the 2023 KONA, but it loses the LED tail lights. The distinctive twin headlights, combined with the standard LED daytime running lights that still have the KONA family’s distinctive narrow appearance, create a sophisticated look. The 2023 edition still rides on 17-inch alloy wheels that are aerodynamically enhanced, combining efficiency and style.

The redesigned rear bumper follows the same sleek, aerodynamic theme. With the Preferred model, you can stand out with a two-tone paint option that allows you to choose your exterior color and combine it with a black roof.

KONA EV Interior

Thanks to the KONA EV’s extensive features, you’ll be eager to take a detour or two to view the sun or moon with the available power sunroof. Your passengers will enjoy the rear heated seats in addition to the standard front heated seats. Available ventilated front seats will keep you cool on a hot day. You can customize your driving position with the eight-way power driver’s seat’s two-way lumbar support, another appealing optional feature.

Every trim includes automatic climate control, and the KONA EV’s standard leather-wrapped heated steering wheel keeps your hands warm for those chilly winter months. The center console by the electronic parking brake slides away to reveal handy storage space. For 2023, there is no longer an under-floor cargo net.

KONA EV Technology

As the most notable change for 2023, the 10.25-inch high-resolution screen and navigation system is now standard on the Preferred model instead of optional, taking the place of the wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functions. The available head-up display projects crucial information, such as speed, navigational instructions, and safety warnings, within your line of sight so you can keep your eyes on the road. The eight-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system lets you better enjoy your favorite playlists, radio stations, and streaming content.

With features like the Bluelink connected vehicle system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a wireless charging pad, the electric KONA is both convenient and well connected. The standard proximity key system lets you unlock and lock the doors and start the vehicle with the push of a button.

Battery and Performance

The 2022 and 2023 KONA SUV’s electric motor produces 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque and is front-wheel-drive equipped. A 64-kWh lithium-ion battery pack with liquid-cooling capabilities powers the motor. On a full battery, you can travel a maximum distance of up to 260 miles. It takes roughly 47 minutes to recharge a KONA EV from 10% to 80% using a Level 3 DC fast charger (100 kW). For nearly any driver, especially those who can plug in at home or work, charging downtime will be a thing of the past.

You’ll be glad to know the KONA EV isn’t only a way to skip gasoline costs but is also a blast to drive. The instant torque from the all-electric drivetrain allows this sporty SUV to accelerate from zero to 100 mph in just 7.6 seconds. Thanks to the steering wheel paddles, you can actively control the amount of regenerative braking. The left paddle encourages deceleration and recaptures some of the energy, while the right paddle lowers regeneration levels and lets you coast normally.

Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, charging is quick and simple, thanks to a port that is in front of the grille. Check out the KONA EV and other new electric/hybrid Hyundai vehicles at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth.

Safety Features

For your added peace of mind, the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite includes a variety of camera, radar, and motion detection systems. The KONA EV comes standard with adaptive cruise control with traffic-detecting stop-and-go, blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance with rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention warning, forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, high-beam assist, highway driving assist, and both lane-keeping and lane-following assist.

If raindrops appear on the windshield, optional rain-sensing wipers will automatically turn on and adjust to the proper wiper speed. There’s also a rear occupant alert and a safe exit warning. Apart from a suite of multi-stage airbags, this Hyundai EV also benefits from the automaker’s SUPERSTRUCTURE, a cutting-edge platform created with Hyundai’s advanced high-strength steel. If you’re in an accident, it helps deflect impact away from you and your passengers.

The New Hyundai Kona EV For Sale In Fort Worth, TX

If you’re thinking about switching to an electric car, the electric Hyundai KONA is worth serious thought. It delivers a good amount of horsepower, charges ahead faster than expected, and brings a 260-mile total range. The KONA EV also has everything in terms of style, infotainment, safety, and comfort that you could want, so you won’t need to lower your standards.

If you want the best value possible on your first electric car, who you buy from is just as important as the car you pick. Come visit us at Hiley Hyundai. Our dealership in Fort Worth, Texas, is renowned. We provide each driver with a unique, exceptional car-buying experience. We’ll do our best to find the Hyundai that fits your needs. Stop by our dealership to browse our inventory and test drive your favorite among our newest Hyundai models.