As Hyundai points out, the new Kona Electric should be extremely trendy for two reasons: it’s a B-segment SUV without an internal combustion engine.
Compared to a regular Kona, the Electric can be identified by a vestigial front grille (which incorporates the recharging socket). Inside, a central 7” screen displays the infotainment and vehicle monitoring functions, while paddles behind the steering wheel control the regenerative braking system’s severity.
Hyundai will offer two versions of the Kona Electric. However, unless there’s a huge price difference, surely most customers are going to choose the more practical Long Range option?
| 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Short Range | Long Range |
| Battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 64.0 kWh |
| Range* | 186 miles (300 kilometres) | 292 miles (470 kilometres) |
| AC recharge time | 6 hrs 10 mins | 9 hrs 40 mins |
| DC quick-charge time | 54 mins to 80% | |
| Power | 133 bhp (99 kW / 135 PS) | 201 bhp (150 kW / 204 PS) |
| Torque | 395 Nm (291 lb/ft) | |
| 0-62 mph (100 km/h) | 9.3 secs | 7.6 secs |
| Top speed | 104 mph (167 km/h) | |
| *Internal targets based on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). | ||
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