The all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona Electric features two different powertrain versions.
The long-range version of the fully-electric subcompact SUV, with the 64 kWh battery provides an electric range of up to 470km and an energy consumption of 15.2 kWh/100 km (internal target under WLTP regulations).
The electric motor delivers an output of 150 kW, accelerating the Kona Electric to 100 kph in impressive 7.6 seconds.
With a battery capacity of 39,2 kWh, the basic version drives you up to 300km on a single charge with the motor delivering 99 kW and an energy consumption as low as 14.8 kWh/100 km (internal target under WLTP regulations).
Both powertrain versions deliver 395 Nm of immediate torque, offering the driver of Kona Electric great fun-to-drive, having the full power available from the first second, providing a maximum speed of 167 km/h.
The shift-by-wire gear control system enables operation of the car simply by pressing buttons to switch driving modes.
Charging the lithium-ion polymer battery up to 80% only takes about 54 minutes using a 100 kW direct current (DC) fast charger.
With the 7,2 kW on-board-charger, charging with alternating current (AC) takes 9 hours 40 minutes for the long-range battery pack and 6 hours 10 minutes for the shorter-range battery pack.
Drivers also have the option of charging their car at a compatible regular household power socket using the ICCB-cable (in-cable control box).
“Hyundai Motor is already leading in future mobility solutions,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, vice president of marketing and product at Hyundai Motor Europe.
“By launching our new Kona Electric, we are pushing our ambitious eco car strategy forward. It's a car of no compromise – combining an SUV body type with electric-mobility."
