Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, first generation)
NCM 622 cells from LG Chem (Kona Electric); SK Innovation (Niro EV) · 64 kWh · used in 2 model variants.
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Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Filed against: Kia Niro 2019-2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Consequence: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Hyundai Kona 2019-2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Consequence: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Kia Niro 2019-2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Filed against: Hyundai Kona 2019-2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Filed against: Hyundai Kona 2019-2023
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, first generation)?
The Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, first generation) uses NCM 622 chemistry. Cells are supplied by LG Chem (Kona Electric); SK Innovation (Niro EV). Cell format: Lithium-ion polymer. Pack architecture: Liquid-cooled, 356-volt pack (3P98S).
What is the warranty on this pack?
10 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, first generation) battery warranty runs 10 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, first generation)?
Hyundai Kona 2019-2023 (Kona Electric only); Kia Niro 2019-2022 (Niro EV only).