2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Photos, engines & full specs

Hyundai revealed the second generation of the Kona Electric for the U.S. market in the spring of 2023 at NYIAS, and even though it was closely related to its European cousin, it was slightly different.

The second iteration of Hyundai's B-segment SUV followed logically after the first generation of the Kona, the Ioniq5, and the Ioniq6 tested the market. But it placed more focus on the design language than its predecessor did. As a result, this 2024 Kona looks like a proper EV rather than a modified ICE-powered vehicle.

On the car's front fascia, Hyundai's design team placed a horizontal LED strip, creating a signature lightning for the Korean brand. It was also present on the 2024 Sonata. There was no grille since there was no need for that, but still, the automaker installed one on the lower part of the bumper to cool the battery pack and flanked it with the headlights. Unlike its European sibling, the U.S. version featured amber blinkers on the corners instead of clear-lense ones. The back of the car looked unusual, with the taillights placed on the outer skirts of the quarter panels.

Hyundai created a modern interior for the Kon, with two 12.3" displays on the dashboard. The one fronting the driver was for the instrument panel, while the one placed atop the center stack was for the infotainment system. In addition, a 12" HUD offered additional information to the driver, so they didn't need to take their eyes off the road. The vehicle provided enough room for five occupants on short jaunts, but on longer trips, the narrow bench seat in the back was not exactly comfortable for three adults.

Hyundai tried to get as many customers as possible, making the 2024 Kona electric available with a choice of two powertrains. The base model featured a lower-powered motor and a smaller battery pack than the top-spec version.