Hyundai Kona Electric
120 MPGe The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is EPA-rated at 120 MPGe combined (134 city / 106 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 125 gallons, $400 a year in fuel, or $0.027 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2023 run it averages 120 MPGe, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.021 | $208 | $313 | $417 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.025 | $250 | $375 | $500 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.027 | $267 | $400 | $533 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.029 | $292 | $438 | $583 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.033 | $333 | $500 | $667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.037 | $375 | $563 | $750 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.042 | $417 | $625 | $833 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 MPGe | 134 | 106 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 120 MPGe | 132 | 108 | $650 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 120 MPGe | 132 | 108 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 120 MPGe | 132 | 108 | $600 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 120 MPGe | 132 | 108 | $650 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Kona Electric ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 33.5 MPGe.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Kona Electric get?
The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is rated at 120 MPGe combined by the EPA — 134 city and 106 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 120 MPGe, ranging from 120 to 120 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Kona Electric cost in fuel per year?
At 120 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 125 gallons — roughly $400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.027 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $600.
Has the Hyundai Kona Electric become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 120 MPGe today against 120 in 2019 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Kona Electric efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 33.5 MPGe. That is 86.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.