Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, pre-eGMP)
NCM 622 cells from LG Energy Solution · 64 kWh total (60 kWh usable) · used in 3 model variants.
Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, pre-eGMP)
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. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
Consequence: A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Affects: Kia Niro 2023-2025
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.
Affects: Hyundai Kona 2018-2023
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.
Affects: Hyundai Kona 2018-2023
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, pre-eGMP)?
The Hyundai Kona Electric / Kia Niro EV (64 kWh, pre-eGMP) uses NCM 622 cells supplied by LG Energy Solution. Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: Module-based, liquid-cooled, 356V (shared with ICE-platform compact SUVs).
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, pre-eGMP) 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, pre-eGMP)?
Hyundai Kona 2018-2023 (Kona Electric trim only (SE / SEL / Limited Electric)); Kia Niro 2017-2022 (Niro EV trim only (EX / EX Premium)); Kia Niro 2023-2025 (Niro EV trim only — refresh continues 64 kWh pack).