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The bigger, more feature-rich upgrade to the Hyundai Kona Electric was announced just before Christmas last year when the design was officially unveiled.
Now Hyundai has released the detailed specs of the new Kona which has an EV-first-inspired design. The new design is expected to be bigger in most dimensions when compared to the current Kona Electric.
At the release of the specifications of the new Kona Electric, Hyundai’s President and CEO, Jaehoon Chang, described where Hyundai sits in the EV race:
“Kona Electric will play a major role alongside our Ioniq models in reinforcing Hyundai’s EV leadership. The new model builds on the great reputation of the first-generation Kona Electric and is designed and engineered to lead the competition with its many outstanding features,”
He continued to elaborate on the progress the brand is making on electrification:
“At Hyundai, we don’t see the EV revolution as just the latest trend. We believe it is a pivot point for not only the industry but also for society. Through the implementation of eco-friendly mobility solutions like our EVs, we hope to speed the transition to clean mobility and make progress for humanity.”
To kick things off, the new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric will be available in two variants:
The Standard Range variant comes equipped with a 48.4 kWh battery pack while the Long Range version is offered with a larger 65.4 kWh battery pack.
The long-range version with the 65.4 kWh battery can provide a WLTP-estimated range of up to 490 km which Hyundai claims is a class-leading EV range based on European specifications.
The batteries can be fast-charged from 10 % to 80 % in 41 minutes.
The long-range model offers up to 160 kW while the standard range is capped at 114.6 kW. Both versions offer 255 Nm of peak torque.
Dimensions-wise, the new Kona Electric has grown. It now sits at:
On the outside, the new headlights and taillights look sleeker and offer a more aerodynamic look to the SUV body. Staying on the outside, the new Kona also comes with 19-inch alloy wheels.
This is seen in the low coefficient of drag which sits just at 0.27, making the new Kona look more aerodynamic in its styling.
On the inside, there is a large 12.3-inch screen with a floating layout. Ambient lighting is also on offer.
The inside of the new Kona Electric is also roomier. The fully foldable second row of seats when folded can provide up to 466 litres of boot space.
One of the key features that the Hyundai electric car range has on offer is the ability to offer Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. This is part of the bi-directional charging option that is available on the range of newer EVs from the brand. It’s ideal for camping or powering devices on the go.
The new Kona Electric also comes with bi-directional charging thanks to its onboard system. It can power any device or charge electrical equipment, with both interior and exterior outlets for convenience. On the outside, devices and home appliances can be plugged in using a V2L adapter to use battery power when the car is parked which is ideal on road trips.
One-pedal driving is also on offer with its new i-Pedal system which enables a driving mode that allows drivers to accelerate, decelerate and stop using only the accelerator pedal. The regeneration system on the Kona Electric will automatically adjust the amount of regenerative braking based on information from the traffic flow ahead.
On the safety and driver convenience front, there are plenty of features on offer which includes:
Production of the new Kona is expected to begin later in 2023 with more announcements to follow closer to local launch.
Hyundai Kona world premiere video
ALL-NEW KONA ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Length | 4,355 mm (N Line 4,385 mm) |
| Width | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,575 mm (with 17/19-inch tires) |
| Head room | 1,015 mm (front), 972 mm (rear) |
| Leg room | 1,059 mm (front), 925 mm (rear) |
| Shoulder room | 1,435 mm (front)1,402 mm (rear) |
Cargo
| Boot/trunk space | Up to 466 litres based on VDA standard (up to 723 litres based on SAE standard) |
| Frunk storage | 27 litres |
Performance
| Maximum Driving Range (WLTP-estimated) | Over 490 km (long-range option)[10] | ||
| Long Range 65.4-kWh Battery
(based on European specifications) |
2WD | Power | 160 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm | ||
| Standard Range 48.4-kWh Battery (based on European specifications) |
2WD | Power | 114.6 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm | ||
Features
| Supported Charging Infrastructure | 400 V | |
| Charging | 10 % to 80 % in 41 minutes with the fast charger | |
| Vehicle-to-Load | Max. Power Output | 3.13 kVA (Europe), 1.63 kVA (NA), 3 kVA (Korea) |
| Port Locations | Inside: rear centre console[11]
Outside: vehicle charging port |
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| Safety and Convenience Features | SmartSense Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Driver Status Monitor (DSM) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) High Beam Assist (HBA) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Following Assist (LFA) Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) Surround View Monitor (SVM) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) Digital Key 2 Touch i-PEDAL Smart Regenerative System |
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Available Colours
| Exterior: Abyss Black Pearl, Atlas White, Serenity White Pearl, Shimmering Silver Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Engine Red, Ultimate Red Metallic, Soultronic Orange Pearl, Jupiter Orange Metallic, Neoteric Yellow, Mirage Green, Amazon Gray Metallic, Cypress Green Pearl, Meta Blue Pearl, Denim Blue Pearl, Denim Blue Matte and Sailing Blue Pearl, with the last three scheduled to start mass-production in November 2023.
Interior: Black Mono, Grey Two-tone, Black and Sage Green, Black and Beige, Black and Red point (N Line variant only), Dark Gray Mono (Eco pack only) |
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
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