Hyundai Kona Electric reliability & safety rating
The Hyundai Kona Electric scored five Euro NCAP stars for safety, and the brand's reliability record is enviable
| Euro NCAP | Adult protection | Child protection | Safety assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 stars (2017) | 87% | 85% | 60% |
From a European perspective, Hyundai has gone from fringe manufacturer to mainstream player in a remarkably short amount of time, but there’s nothing second-class about the safety kit packed into its latest cars like the Kona. Reliability for the Kona Electric should be good, too, thanks to the fact there are fewer moving parts than you'd find on in the petrol or hybrid models.
Hyundai Kona Electric reliability & problems
The Hyundai Kona was named the best new car to own in 2021 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey, and finished in fourth place the follow year. Owners were particularly the infotainment system, all-round visibility, reliability and built quality. Customers have also praised their cars' low running costs – something that goes hand-in-hand with Kona Electric ownership. Meanwhile, Hyundai itself managed to finish 11th out of 29 in the list of the best car manufacturers.
Safety
While the Kona Electric hasn’t been crash-tested specifically by Euro NCAP, the combustion-engined version was evaluated in late 2017, receiving the maximum five-star safety rating. Adult and child occupant protection were rated at 87% and 85% respectively.
There’s no shortage of safety equipment on the Kona Electric, with every version featuring autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, hill-start assistance and lane-keeping assistance. You'll need to upgrade to the Premium car for blind-spot collision avoidance and rear cross-traffic alerts. The range-topping Ultimate gets a head-up display designed to help minimise distractions from the road ahead.
