How to Jump Start a Hyundai Kona Electric
Steps from the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric owner's manual.
- Remove the motor compartment fuse box cover.
- Connect one jumper cable to the red, positive (+) jumper terminal of your vehicle (1).
- Connect the other end of that cable to the red, positive (+) battery/jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle (2).
- Connect the second cable to the black, negative (-) battery/jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle (3).
- Connect the other end of the second cable to the black, negative (-) chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
- Start the assisting vehicle and let it run a few minutes, then start your vehicle.
- Disconnect the cables in exact reverse order: (4), then (3), then (2), then (1).
- Do not connect the cable to the negative (-) jumper terminal of the discharged battery; a spark could make the battery explode.
- Keep your vehicle running at least 30 minutes at idle or driving; a fully discharged battery may need up to 60 minutes.
- Use only a 12 V power supply and never push-start the vehicle.
Source: 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric owner's manual, PDF pages 616, 617. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.
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