The Hyundai Kona Electric Car

The Hyundai Kona Electric Car

Description

Hyundai claims that the Kona Electric would be “India’s First True Electric SUV.” The electric version will be available in India on July 9th. Hyundai is expected to debut the Kona EV in India via the CKD method, with the vehicle being domestically manufactured at the company’s Chennai facility. According to reports, Hyundai would import 1,000 Kona Electric vehicles to India.

The Hyundai Kona Electric costs between Rs 23.79 lakh and Rs 23.98 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi).

Visit here For Hyundai Kona Electric Car’s official website.

Highlights

Unmatched Efficiency

High Electric RangeLow Running Cost (Approx. 1/5th of IC Engine)
With 452* km (per full charge, *as certified by ARAI)As per Hyundai Internal Testing figures.

Peace of Mind

Battery Warranty

Up to 8 years Battery warranty
Wonder Warranty – Up to 3 years Standard

Available Wonder Warranty
Emergency Roadside Assistance

Available 24/7 Roadside Assistance

Service vehicle Charging Support

*Charging support for customers in select cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Chennai)


Hyundai Kona Electric Price

The Hyundai Kona Electric begins at 23.79 Lakh and goes up to 23.98 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom). Kona Electric is available in two models. The base version of the Kona Electric costs Rs. 23.79 Lakh. The pricing of the Kona Electric automatic version begins at 23.79 Lakh.

VariantEx-ShowroomSpecification
Kona Electric Premium₹ 23.79 LakhElectric, Automatic, 452 Km/Full Charge,
Kona Electric Premium Dual Tone₹ 23.98 LakhElectric, Automatic, 452 Km/Full Charge,

Hyundai Kona EV Car Price in India

CityOn-Road PricesCityOn-Road Prices
Mumbai₹ 25.20 Lakh onwardsBangalore₹ 25.18 Lakh onwards
Delhi₹ 25.21 Lakh onwardsPune₹ 25.18 Lakh onwards
Navi Mumbai₹ 25.20 Lakh onwardsHyderabad₹ 26.12 Lakh onwards
Ahmedabad₹ 26.42 Lakh onwardsChennai₹ 26.23 Lakh onwards

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Exterior

With muscular sculpted curves, elegant LED lighting, and unique accents that underscore the strong Hyundai KONA Electric SUV DNA at its core, the striking external design attracts the eye.

Front 

Cover every mile, in style.

KONA Electric is unique for several reasons, one of which is its design. From the striking exteriors to the slick LED lighting and excellent craftsmanship.

Distinctive split type LED Headlamps with LED DRLs

The twin headlight design features powerful headlights, with full LED headlights

Front Grille

KONA Electric is made to look attractive and perform well. The grille is closed, the wheels and underbody are aerodynamically tuned, and the front bumper has an active air flap.

KONA Electric – Charging Port

LEDs on the charge port indicate the charging status and level of charge.

Side

Cover every mile, in style.

KONA Electric has everything that distinguishes it. When you combine cleverly integrated features and functionality, you get a one-of-a-kind green car that makes a statement.

ORVM

ORVM (Heated) with Electric Adjust and Folding
R17 EV Exclusive Alloy Wheels

KONA Electric comes standard with distinctive R17 alloy wheel designs that are expertly created to combine aesthetics and aerodynamic performance.

Rear

Cover every mile, in style.

KONA Electric has everything that distinguishes it. When you combine cleverly integrated features and functionality, you get a one-of-a-kind green car that makes a statement.

Rear Bumper

To underline the distinguishing EV element, the rear bumper features an aerodynamic wave-shaped flow design.

LED Tail Lamps

The rear bumper and rear lights continue the clean aerodynamic design trend.


Interior

You reach the center of unrivalled comfort the moment you step inside KONA Electric. Shift-by-wire system with intelligently placed buttons, Bridge-type center console; everything has been developed and positioned to make your driving experience as smooth as possible.

Wireless phone chargerElectric Parking Brake
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat with Lumbar SupportOption of driver-only air conditioning
Smart electric sunroof with safetyMetal Pedals
Front ventilated and heated seatsShift-by-wire Automatic transmission

Distinctive and individual

The distinctive design language of KONA Electric is carried throughout the large interior. The premium cabin, which is enhanced by a selection of high-quality materials and modern technologies, provides an extraordinarily comfortable ride for everyone on board.


Performance

KONA Electric is equipped with a lithium-ion polymer battery that provides unrivalled performance. Enjoy the convenience of charging it at home or on the road while driving towards a greener tomorrow.

Motor & Battery

The Hyundai Kona Electric is driven by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor that produces 134bhp and 395 Nm of torque and is fueled by a 39.2kWh Li-ion battery pack that is liquid-cooled. It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds. When the road straightens out, the power delivery is powerful. You may also tweak the regen and tailor it to a comfortable driving style with the paddle-shifters. The acceleration is outstanding, and the handling is light, making it ideal for city driving.

Highest Electric Range

Power has never looked so good. A zero-emission electric SUV with quick acceleration and power and a staggering 452* km range on a single full charge, as certified by ARAI.

AC Wall Box Charger

7.2 kW AC Wall Box Charger For speedier charging, a wall-mounted charger is installed at home or at the office. A full charge takes around 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Portable Charger

Portable Charger in addition to the Car 2.8 kW The vehicle is outfitted with an in-cable control box (ICCB), which may be plugged directly into a standard wall socket. A full charge will take 19 hours.

DC Quick Charger

KONA Electric DC Quick Charger CCS Type 2 50 kW can be charged at DC fast-charging stations. Charges up to 80% in less than 1 hour (57 min). It takes less time than it does to charge your smartphone.

Wheel Air curtain

The wheel air curtains reduce drag by channeling air over and around the front wheels through the front bumper’s elegant ducts.


Closed Front Grille

While driving, air resistance in front of the vehicle was reduced.

Active Air Flaps

Smart airflow control to reduce air resistance

EV specific aerodynamic alloy wheels

Reduced wheel opening part and use of flat design to reduce wheel resistance

Driving Modes

Smart Eco pedal guide

Smart eco pedal guide – encourages fuel-efficient driving
Sport Driving Mode

Sport Driving mode – Quicker acceleration for spirited driving
ECO / ECO+ Driving Mode

Maximize fuel efficiency through the ultra-energy saving modes
Comfort Driving Mode

Balanced fuel efficiency and driving performance

Safety

KONA Electric is equipped with advanced safety features to keep you safe. KONA Electric is made of ultra-high tensile strength steel and provides high-impact energy absorption to keep passengers safe in the case of a collision. The cabin has been particularly constructed to diffuse energy in order to minimize the impact on the occupants.

Six Airbags

Six airbags demonstrate Hyundai’s unwavering commitment to safety engineering. Dual front airbags, front-seat side-impact, and side curtain airbags operate in tandem with seat belts to provide unrivalled vehicle safety.


Vehicle Stability Management

VSM avoids control loss during abrupt braking or accelerating on asymmetric roads.

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

Hill-start assist control (HAC) enables you to start on an incline safely without rolling backward.

Electronic Stability Control

ESC helps to maintain directional stability and tire traction during understeer and oversteer.

Virtual Engine Sound System

VESS emits an engine sound when the vehicle is in motion to ensure pedestrian safety.

ISOFIX

Convenient and safe way to fix a child’s car seat in the rear


Convenience

Prepare for a hassle-free life with KONA Electric, which has been designed to integrate perfectly into your world. You can now use the multimedia touchscreen display to access your phone, preferred music, and navigation, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A wireless charging pad is available to ensure that your phone’s battery never runs out.

EV Menu Screen

Energy information, power consumption, eco-driving, and change management are all available on a 17.77 cm touchscreen display. All of the information you need about your electric vehicle is just a touch away.

Apple CarPlay

It also has Apple CarPlayTM, which allows you to connect your smartphone and have your music, phone, and app functions shown on the main screen.

Apple CarPlayTM is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Android Auto

It also has Android AutoTM, which allows you to connect your smartphone and have your music, phone, and app functions shown on the primary screen.

Google Inc.’s registered trademark is Android AutoTM.

Tyre pressure Monitoring System (High Line)
Utility Mode
One Pedal driving
Paddle shifters (For regenerative braking)
Eco Driving information
Power consumption information
Charge Management

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Conclusion

Hyundai’s Kona Electric is a good effort to provide an EV at a reasonable price. With an ARAI-certified range of 452 km on a single charge, the Kona Electric is ideal for your daily intra-city commute. However, because of a lack of charging infrastructure, this EV cannot be your sole automobile in the household. According to rumor’s, the new Kona will be available in India in the next few months.


Detailed Features and Specs

Dimensions

Overall length (mm) 4 180
Overall widths (mm) 1 800
Overall height (mm)1 570*
Wheelbase (mm) 2 600

Electric motor

Electric motor TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max power 100 kW (136 PS)
Max torque395 Nm (40.27kgm)

High voltage battery & charging

Type Lithium-ion polymer
Capacity (kWh) 39.2
AC charging (0-100%)Approx 6 h 10 min
DC charging  (0-80%) @50 kWApprox 57 min

Automatic transmission

Type Single-speed reduction gear

Suspension

FrontMcPherson strut type
RearMultilink

Brakes

FrontDisc
RearDisc

Tyre

Tyre size215/55 R17 (D=436.6 mm) alloy wheel
Emergency spare tyreT135/80 D17 (D=436.6 mm)

Dimensions

Length4180 mm
Width1800 mm
Height1570 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm
No. Of Doors5
Seating Capacity5

Key features

Safety

AirbagsDriver & passenger, Side & curtain
Side & curtain Yes
ABS with EBD Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Vehicle stability management (VSM) Yes
Hill assist control (HAC) Yes
Parking assistReverse parking sensors, Rear camera with dynamic guidelines
Rear camera with dynamic guidelines Yes
Rear fog lampYes
Tyre pressure monitoring system (high line)Yes
Automatic headlampsYes
Headlamp escort functionYes
All 4 disc brakes Yes
Central lockingYes
Impact sensing auto door unlockYes
Speed sensing auto door lockYes
Rear defogger with timerYes
Seatbelt reminder (driver + passenger)Yes
High-speed alert Yes
Seat belt pretensioners – driver & passengerYes
ImmobiliserYes
ISOFIXYes
Virtual engine sound systemYes
Electronic dual shell hornYes
Burglar alarm Yes

Exterior

HeadlampsLED headlamps (bi-function), Auto-levelling function, Cornering lamps, LED DRL & positioning lamps
LED tail lamps Yes
Body coloredBumpers, Outside door mirrors, Outside door handles
Rear skid plate Yes
Sporty roof rails Yes
Turn indicators on outside mirrors Yes
Rear spoiler with HMSLYes
R17 alloy wheels Yes
Micro antennaYes

Interior

Premium black interiorsYes
Leather seatsYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheelYes
Soft touchpad on dashboard Yes
Inside door handles-metal paintYes
Metal pedalsYes
Digital instrument cluster with supervisionYes
IC light adjustment (rheostat)Yes

Seating

10-way power driver seat with lumbar supportYes
Front ventilated + heated seats Yes
Front seat adjustable headrest with sliding functionYes
Rear seat center headrest Yes
Rear seat adjustable headrestsYes
Seatback pockets Yes
60:40 split rear seat Yes

Infotainment & connectivity

17.77cm touchscreen display audio with radio, USB & AUXYes
Smartphone connectivityApple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice recognition
Front & rear speakersYes
Front tweetersYes
Bluetooth connectivity Yes
Steering wheel with audio & Bluetooth controlsYes

Comfort & convenience

Smart electric sunroof Yes
Drive mode select – ECO, ECO+, Comfort & SportsYes
Button type shift-by-wire technologyYes
Electric parking brake with auto-holdYes
Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative brakingYes
Smart key & push-button start/stopYes
Power windowsFront, Rear, Front windows auto up-down with safety
FATC with auto defoggerYes
Motor-driven (electric) power steeringYes
Outside mirrorsElectrically adjustable, Electric folding, Heated
Electrochromic mirrorYes
Rear ventilation duct (under front seats)Yes
Wireless phone charger Yes
Tilt & telescopic steeringYes
Cruise control Yes
Front center armrest with storageYes
Rear center armrest with cup holder Yes
Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illuminationYes
USB charger Yes
Front power outlet Yes
Sunglass holder Yes
LED map lampsYes
LED room lampYes
Intermittent variable front wiperYes
Rear wiper & washer Yes
Rear parcel trayYes
LED luggage lamp Yes
Luggage board and luggage netYes
Battery saverYes