One of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market might not be for much longer — assuming you can even buy one.
The Hyundai Kona Electric is stylish, comfortable, roomy and surprisingly fun to drive.
Pricing starts at $32,975 and goes up to $41,150 for the Limited version I drove.
Yes, but: U.S. tariffs will almost certainly make it more expensive because it's built in South Korea with a Chinese battery — the same reasons it doesn't qualify for a federal tax credit.
Hyundai has said it will hold pricing steady until June 2, but after that, it's anyone's guess.
The base Kona EV has a smaller battery and a driving range of 200 miles. I think it's worth getting the larger battery for a more respectable 261 miles.
One neat feature available in the Kona EV Limited is Hyundai's remote smart parking assist, which helps park your car in a tight location like a parking garage.
Using the key fob, you can move the car forward or backward while remaining outside of the vehicle. (No rubbing up against dirty cars while trying to exit the car.)
The bottom line: If you're considering a Kona EV, better act fast.
I test drive vehicles in my role as a juror for the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Opinions are my own.
