Hyundai Kona Electric

Summary

The Hyundai Kona electric has been brought to the country via the CKD route and it is available in one top-of-the-line variant and five colour options. The electric SUV is also be had in dual-colour option.

Exterior

The new Hyundai Kona EV features LED headlamps, LED DRLs, cornering lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, sporty roof rails and an integrated rear spoiler. Unless you spot the unique grille, you really can’t call it different from any regular compact SUV.

Interior

Inside, the model comes equipped with all black interiors, leather seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, electric sunroof, cruise control, Seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition.

Engine

The Kona EV is powered by a 39.2 KWh battery pack that claims to provide a range of 452 kms (ARAI certified). The Kona can be fully charged with a standard AC charger in 6 hours and 10 minutes, while the 100 kW DC fast charger enables the battery to be charged to 80 per-cent in just 57 minutes. This battery pack produces 136 PS of power and 395 Nm of torque. These figures enable the vehicle to sprint from 0-100 kmph in 9.7 seconds. The regenerative braking technology helps the user charge the battery by using the electric motor to slow down the vehicle.