Hyundai Kona EV 2025 Review: Still India’s Smartest EV Under ₹25 Lakh?

Hyundai Kona Electric is one of the prominent contenders in the affordable EV segment since its launch. Hyundai aims to strengthen  its reputation for comfort, practicality and value. However is it still a rational purchase in 2025? Here’s a comprehensive review based on real-world ownership experiences and the latest updates to the model.

What does Hyundai Kona EV claim?

 Battery & Performance

• Battery Capacity: 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
• Range: Up to 452 km (ARAI-certified) on a single charge
• Power Output: 134 bhp (100 kW)
• Torque: 395 Nm
• 0-100 km/h: – 9.7 seconds
• Top Speed: Around 155 km/h

Hyundai Kona EV Charging Options

• DC Fast Charging (50 kW): 0–80% in about 57 minutes
• AC Home Charging (7.2 kW wall box): 0–100% in about 6 hours 10 minutes
• Standard 3-pin Socket: Much slower (18+ hours)   

Real World Range Does It Deliver?

As we saw above Hyundai Kona EV claims ARAI-certified range of around 450 km on a full charge. But the question remains the same “does it actually deliver that range?” According to the owners, it delivers between 340 and 380 km per charge whether they were stuck in traffic, went to some unplanned drives or on highway runs.

Charging Convenient Enough?

Hyundai Kona EV owners usually charge their vehicles overnight  at home using a standard AC charger. It takes around 6-7 hours to charge from 20% to full. It is very convenient with home setup. For fast charging it tops up from 20% to 80% under an hour. 

Ownership Costs and Maintenance

One thing that really stands out about owning an EV like the Kona? The running costs. They’re just so much lower. There’s no engine oil to worry about, hardly any moving parts compared to a petrol SUV, and owners say that they barely needed to visit the service centre except for the basics. 

Conclusion 

 Hyundai Kona EV continues to prove itself as a solid, sensible choice in the affordable EV segment. It delivers reliable range, low running costs, and a hassle-free ownership experience, just as Hyundai promises. Sure, the competition has become fiercer with newer models offering bigger batteries or faster charging, but the Kona still holds its ground thanks to its proven performance and practicality.

If you’re after an electric SUV that balances value, comfort, and peace of mind, the Kona EV remains a worthy contender in 2025.

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