Reliability

Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Kona Electric SE 48.6 kWh (2024-2025)

Lithium-ion cells · 48.6 kWh · used in 1 model variant.

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Pack reference

Lithium-ion · 72 cells in series (1P72S), 269 volts, 400-volt charging
About the pack
Capacity
48.6 kWh
as published
Fast charge
100 kW
peak · about 43 min to 80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 10 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion
Cell supplierNot published
Cell formatNot published
Voltage (nominal)269 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture72 cells in series (1P72S), 269 volts, 400-volt charging
Warranty 10 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

Low
Hyundai's spec sheet gives the base SE a 48.6 kWh pack at 269 volts and a 200-mile range. The SEL, N Line and Limited have a 64.8 kWh pack at 358 volts. Both charge at up to 100 kW and take about 43 minutes from 10 to 80 percent.
Low
Hyundai lists a PTC heater and battery heating on every trim and no heat pump. Vehicle-to-load output is 1.7 kW through an exterior adapter sold separately.
Low
The Kona Electric was sold for 2024 and 2025 only in this generation. EPA lists none for 2026 or 2027.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Hyundai Kona Electric SE 48.6 kWh (2024-2025)?

The Hyundai Kona Electric SE 48.6 kWh (2024-2025) uses Lithium-ion chemistry. Hyundai Motor Group has not named a cell supplier for this pack. Cell format has not been disclosed. Pack architecture: 72 cells in series (1P72S), 269 volts, 400-volt charging.

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 SE 48.6 kWh (2024-2025) 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 SE 48.6 kWh (2024-2025)?

Hyundai Kona 2024-2025 (Kona Electric SE (48.6 kWh). The SEL, N Line and Limited use a 64.8 kWh pack).

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