2026 Hyundai Kona Electric: real cost in Ontario
See the Kona Electric on Hyundai's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, Preferred · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$43,999the advertised price
Drive away$48,047with fees and HST
Loan payment$724/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,043/moeverything, after resale
$48,047 to drive away + $42,472 to run it for 6 years − $15,453 back at resale = $75,067, or $1,043 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$48,047
Running it, 6 yrs+$42,472
Back at resale−$15,453
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,999Feesfreight $2,200 · dealer $599 · levies $146
+$2,945HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,103Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$5,000Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$14,913Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,005Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$9,053Maintenanceestimate
+$5,366Charging18,000 km a year at 18.1 kWh/100 km, home charging at $0.16/kWh
+$3,044Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,453True cost $75,067 ÷ 72 months$1,043 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo723 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance15 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine201 hp electric
0–100 km/h7.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Energy use18.1 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
Range420 kmabout 294 in winter · fast charge 10-80% in 43 min
TowingNot published
Tires17"235/65R17
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
European crash test4 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2023, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 131 · theft 76 · injury 81 (100 = avg)
Warranty5 yrs / 100,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km · battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 0% for 24 mo · lease from 6.49% for 60 moHyundai's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 201 hp, 18.1 kWh/100 km, 5 seats.| Preferred | $43,999 | $48,047 | $75,067 | ✓ $1,043/mo |
| Preferred with Trend Package Trend Package | $45,749 | $50,024 | $77,432 | $1,075/mo |
| Preferred with Trend Package Trend Package | $46,249 | $50,589 | $78,118 | $1,085/mo |
| Preferred with Ultimate Package Ultimate Package | $48,799 | $53,471 | $81,607 | $1,133/mo |
Preferred
✓ $1,043/mo
True cost
Preferred with Trend PackageTrend Package
$1,075/mo
True cost
Preferred with Trend PackageTrend Package
$1,085/mo
True cost
Preferred with Ultimate PackageUltimate Package
$1,133/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Preferred$43,999
Preferred with Trend Package$45,749
Preferred with Ultimate Package$48,799
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $4,800
✓ from Preferred with Ultimate Package
Parking sensors
+ $4,800
✓ from Preferred with Ultimate Package
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $4,800
✓ from Preferred with Ultimate Package
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
+ $1,750
✓ from Preferred with Ultimate Package
Wireless phone charging
+ $1,750
✓ from Preferred with Trend Package
Power driver's seat
+ $4,800
✓ from Preferred with Ultimate Package
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $4,800
✓ from Preferred with Ultimate Package
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $1,750
✓ from Preferred with Trend Package
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Preferred (58 items)
- 150kW Electric motor + 64.8kWh lithium-ion polymer high-voltage battery
- EV fast charger capability (up to 400V / 100kW)
- Heat pump, battery thermal management, and preconditioning system
- Electronic Parking Brake with Vehicle AutoHold
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- 17" aluminum alloy wheels
- Multilink Rear Suspension
- Drive Mode Select
- Regenerative braking system with steering-wheel mounted paddles
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection
- Lane Keeping Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Vehicle Stability Management with Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System
- Driver Attention Warning
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Airbags (6) - Advanced Front Airbags, Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags and Roof Mounted Side Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rearview Camera
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Shift-by-Wire (SBW) with paddle shifters
- Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM
- Front 3-stage heated seats
- 12.3" Full Digital Display Instrument Cluster
- 12.3" touchscreen display audio with on-board navigation system
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise and phone controls
- USB charging port
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system
- BlueLink
- Dual zone automatic climate control with auto window defogging system
- External temperature display
- 6-way adjustable driver's seat
- Proximity key with push-button start
- Heated steering wheel
- 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats with adjustable head restraint
- Cargo cover
- Leather-wrapped, haptic steering wheel
- Tilt-and telescopic steering wheel
- Power Windows with Front auto up-down and safety
- Dual illuminated sliding sunvisors
- Power door locks
- LED tail lights
- Integrated side mirror LED turn signal repeaters
- LED headlights (low/high beam)
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic headlights
- Heated charge port door, push open and close
- Roof rack side rails
- Power adjustable and heated side mirrors
- Solar front glass
- Roof-mounted Center LED High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
- Rear privacy glass
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Kona Electric models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats and restraints2025, 2026 · 15,352 vehicles
This recall is for certain rear center seat belt buckles that were installed during production or sold as a replacement part.Recall 2026337 at Transport Canada ↗Steering2026 · 1,577 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the front steering knuckle(s) may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2026050 at Transport Canada ↗Visual system2026 · 8,879 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving.Recall 2026033 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Kona Electric in Ontario?
- $48,047 to drive away for the Preferred, from a $43,999 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $724 loan payment, about $1,049 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,043 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colours
Ecotronic Grey+$350Atlas WhiteCyber Grey+$350Abyss Black+$350Ultimate Red+$350Mirage Green+$350
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