Hyundai Kona Electric Running Costs (2026)
What it really costs to charge and run a Hyundai Kona Electric — by US state, vs gas.
Updated 24 June 2026 · $ / 100 mi · figures current to Q2 2026
Also available: 🇪🇺 EU version (€ / 100 km) →
Charging cost — by US state
At average residential electricity prices, 29 kWh/100 mi (wall, incl. ~10% charging loss). Annual = 12,000 mi/year.
| State | ¢/kWh | $/100 mi | Full charge | $/yr (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💧 Washington | 14.11 | US$4.09 | US$10.25 | US$491 |
| 🤠 Texas | 15.41 | US$4.47 | US$11.2 | US$536 |
| 🌴 Florida | 15.80 | US$4.58 | US$11.48 | US$550 |
| 🇺🇸 US average | 17.65 | US$5.12 | US$12.83 | US$614 |
| 🌞 California | 33.22 | US$9.63 | US$24.14 | US$1,156 |
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EV vs gas
Hyundai Kona 1.6T FWD 2024: 28 MPG × US$3.93/gal. Kona Electric runs 64% cheaper per mi at US average rates, 64% on average across states.
Hyundai Kona Electric — key specs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Hyundai Kona Electric at home?
A full 0→100% home charge of the 65.4 kWh battery costs about US$10 in Washington and US$24 in California (battery ÷ 0.9 for ~10% AC charging loss). Per 100 mi that is US$4.09–US$9.63.
What is the Kona Electric cost per 100 mi?
On home electricity the Kona Electric costs US$4.09 per 100 mi in Washington (cheapest) up to US$9.63 in California (priciest), based on EPA 29 kWh/100 mi.
Is the Kona Electric cheaper to run than gas?
Yes — on energy it runs about 64% cheaper per mi than a comparable Hyundai Kona 1.6T FWD 2024, before lower maintenance and any incentives. Across 12,000 mi/year that is a meaningful annual saving in every market shown.
How fast does the Kona Electric charge?
Peak DC fast-charging is 102 kW via the CCS1 connector.
Sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov — Hyundai Kona Electric efficiency, range, MPGe
- EIA residential electricity, via electricchoice.com (Feb 2026 data)
- AAA State Gas Price Averages, June 24 2026
- ICE reference (Hyundai Kona 1.6T FWD 2024) — EPA combined — fueleconomy.gov
Methodology: cost = efficiency × tariff; a full 0→100% home charge draws battery ÷ 0.9 (≈10% AC charging loss). US in $/100 mi; reproducible from the figures above. Excludes maintenance, insurance, depreciation and public fast-charging. Educational — not financial advice.