First released in 2018, Kona Electric quickly garnered a reputation for delivering high levels of efficiency and genuine long-distance capability thanks to its powerful electric drivetrain. Since its launch, Kona Electric has continued to receive industry recognition for both its technical strengths and for its democratization of electric vehicles to the wider consumer market.
The New Kona Electric has undergone a series of exterior design updates; at the front, with a new-look closed grille and new LED Daytime Running Lights and new, sharper headlamps that incorporate multifaceted reflector (MFR) technology. To the side, new painted wheel arch claddings give the New Kona Electric a fresh new look, with a new 17” alloy wheel design, new rear bumper and revised rear lamps completing the design changes.
Amongst the specification enhancements for New Kona Electric, interior additions include a standard 10.25” driver’s digital supervision instrument cluster with a choice of display options and information displays, whilst the 10.25” Audiovisual system is now standard across the range, with its combination of Bluelink® app control, KRELL premium multi-speaker sound and navigation with voice control.
New Kona Electric continues with a choice of two powertrain offerings, a 39.2kWh with 136PS and a range of 189 miles, or the 64kWh with 204PS and a range of 300 miles. The New Kona Electric can be charged from as little as 47 minutes on a 100kW charger, with a full recharge from a 7.2kW charger obtained in just 6 hours.
Three trim levels are available to customers with the new SE Connect and Ultimate trims joining a revised Premium specification. The Kona Electric SE Connect 39.2kWh is offered with the usual Hyundai high level of standard specification including a standard 10.25” digital supervision instrument cluster, 10.25” Audiovisual system with subscription-free Apple Car Play® and Android Auto®, 5 year Bluelink® subscription and 10 years of map updates via the MapCare scheme. Standard rear parking sensors with a rearview camera, keyless entry with stop/start button and smart adaptive cruise control with stop/go function all provide customers with convenience when driving.
The Premium trim has been revised from the previous model, with standard equipment additions including full LED headlamps, heated front seats heated steering wheel and cabin ambient lighting. Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCA) are also added to the already comprehensive safety equipment list. Other key features for the Premium include front parking sensors, LED rear lights, power-folding mirrors, automatic windscreen wipers and a wireless device charging point.
New to the Kona Electric range is the Ultimate 64 kWh, which now adds an electric tilt and slide sunroof and the Highway Drive-Assist function to an already comprehensive specification, including head-up display, leather upholstery with full electric adjustments to the front, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.
New Kona Electric is available with a choice of 10 exterior finishes, including 6 new colours: