Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 3,122 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

3,122

Model Years

2021 to 2023

Years Covered

About the Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV was MOT tested 3,122 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 27,686 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 18,522 miles.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Kona Ultimate EV performs 14 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Hyundai range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average+14% (83% avg)

Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	99%	75	18,522 mi
2022	97%	92	28,174 mi
2021	94%	2,955	27,686 mi

Questions about the Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV

Is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2023), the Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 3,122 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.