2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium N Line
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Hyundai Kona Electric Premium N Line is a compact electric SUV designed for urban-to-suburban buyers. It targets individuals seeking a stylish, well-equipped EV with strong on-road performance and a premium feel. Potential buyers would choose it for its 150 kW electric motor, practical five-seat interior, and comprehensive warranty support. The vehicle offers a distinctive N Line styling and benefits from Hyundai's updated warranty program in Australia.
Highlights
- 150 kW electric motor with extended-range configuration delivering brisk acceleration
- N Line cosmetic and styling package adds a distinctive sportier look inside and out
- Sizable battery designed to deliver practical real-world range for daily driving
- Warranty and servicing improvements for 2025+ including 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Strong electric range and efficiency for a compact EV within its market segment.
- •Quiet, comfortable ride with confident highway manners.
- •Practical interior space and modern safety features for urban-family use.
- •Generous Hyundai warranty coverage (7 years unlimited km on passenger vehicles; EV battery coverage often extended, e.g., 8 years).
- •Competitive value proposition in the Australian market given equipment level and warranty.
!Complaints
- •Infotainment reliability concerns (CarPlay/Bluetooth dropouts, navigation responsiveness).
- •Battery-related recalls and associated service actions (battery fault or BMS concerns).
- •Occasional 12V battery/electrical system nuisance (non-start issues or warning lights).
- •OTA/update process friction and occasional feature quirks after software updates.
- •Some reports of build quality or interior feel being acceptable but not premium in a small-SUV segment.
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Kona Electric Premium N Line offers very low energy costs per 100 km compared to petrol, fixed-price servicing for maintenance predictability, but has higher insurance premiums, variable registration costs by state, and substantial early depreciation. Overall cost of ownership and predictability are medium.
Model Reliability
Warranty
7 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Hyundai Kona Electric in Australia shows credible long-term potential with strong core electric propulsion reliability and a solid warranty framework. However, its reliability profile is noticeably influenced by battery-related recalls in the earlier model years and ongoing infotainment/electronics software issues reported by owners. For the 2025 Kona Electric Premium N Line, the combination of a solid drivetrain and improving software updates supports a mid-to-upper reliability range, albeit with conservative weighting due to limited long-term data for this exact variant and market. Expect generally good reliability for daily use, with attention to potential recall-related servicing and infotainment software updates.
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Brand Reliability
Hyundai
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 222
Rank
#15 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Electric
Energy Consumption
14.75 kWh/100km
Range (WLTP)
477 km
Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Wall Charge Time
9 h
Fast Charge Time
0.75 h
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Electric
Battery Size
64.8 kWh
Power
150 kW
Torque
255 Nm
0-100 km/h
7.9s
Towing Capacity
-
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