Quick answer

With Smart Regeneration off and regeneration at level 3, pull the left paddle once to enable i-PEDAL; pull the right paddle once to return to level 3.

Before you start

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Availability

Verified for the 2025 Kona Electric i-PEDAL system.

Required equipment / service
i-PEDAL
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2025 Kona Electric i-PEDAL system.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

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Drive modes orientation diagram for Hyundai Kona
Drive modes orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Turn off Smart Regeneration and use the paddles to set regenerative braking to level 3.

  2. 02

    Pull the left paddle once and confirm i-PEDAL appears in the cluster.

  3. 03

    Ease off the accelerator progressively to decelerate, keeping the brake pedal ready.

  4. 04

    Pull the right paddle once to disable i-PEDAL and return to regenerative level 3.

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Important limits

  • i-PEDAL may not bring the vehicle to a complete stop on a slope, slippery road or with a heavy load.
  • Do not use it on slippery roads and always use the brake pedal when needed.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If i-PEDAL will not enable, turn off Smart Regeneration and confirm level 3 first.
  • ✓If the vehicle creeps or rolls, press the brake rather than relying on accelerator release.
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Primary evidence

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Owner's Manual — Using i-PEDAL

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