Hyundai Kona Electric SE, SEL, N Line & More

The 2025 lineup has SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited trims. The N Line joined after the 2024 redesign, so a 2024 example has SE, SEL, and Limited instead. Older first-generation lineups also differed.

SE is the entry trim from 2023 onward, but its powertrain depends on the generation. The 2023 SE retained the first generation’s 258-mile setup. Since the 2024 redesign, SE has a 133-hp motor, a 48.6-kWh battery, and a 200-mile EPA estimate, plus dual 12.3-inch displays.

Since the 2024 redesign, SEL mainly adds range, power, and comfort. It moves from 200 to 261 EPA-estimated miles and from 133 to 201 hp, then adds heated front seats, a power driver seat with lumbar support, rear air vents, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

On redesigned models, Limited adds comfort and parking help rather than more power or range. Key upgrades include ventilated synthetic-leather front seats, a heated steering wheel, Bose audio, a hands-free power liftgate, surround-view and blind-spot cameras, and remote parking assistance.

No. The N Line is a sport-styled trim, not a higher-output performance version. It has the same 201-hp motor as the newer SEL and Limited, with unique lower bodywork, a twin rear spoiler, sport seats, a sunroof, ambient lighting, and Bose audio.

On newer models, N Line emphasizes sporty looks and cabin design, while Limited emphasizes comfort and parking technology. Both have 201 hp. N Line is rated at 230 miles; Limited is rated at 261 miles and adds ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, camera views, and remote parking help.

Among redesigned models, SEL and Limited have the longest EPA estimate at 261 miles. SE is rated at 200 miles, while the newer N Line is rated at 230 miles. On 2019 through 2023 models, the trims shared a 258-mile rating.

On redesigned models, SEL is the balanced everyday choice for shoppers who want the 261-mile rating without Limited’s extra comfort and parking equipment. It also has heated front seats, a power driver seat, rear air vents, and the stronger 201-hp motor.

On newer models, Limited provides the most parking help. Its surround-view cameras show the area around the vehicle, blind-spot cameras add side views, and remote parking assistance can help move the vehicle in or out of a confined spot.

On 2019 through 2021 models, the trim above Limited added a 10.25-inch navigation screen, Infinity audio, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, pedestrian detection, and rear parking sensors. It kept the shared 258-mile powertrain.

The trim order changed over time. From 2019 through 2021, another trim sat above Limited. Starting with the 2022 refresh, Limited became the highest trim and absorbed more upscale equipment. Compare the model year as well as the badge when shopping used examples.

In the newer lineup, N Line and Limited have Bose premium audio. On 2019 through 2021 models, the trim above Limited used an Infinity eight-speaker system. Audio equipment changed across the first generation, so check the specific vehicle’s features.

No. Since the 2024 redesign, moving from SE to SEL raises output from 133 to 201 hp. N Line and Limited keep the same 201-hp output as SEL, so their upgrades focus on styling, comfort, audio, cameras, and parking assistance instead.