Hyundai Kona Electric

$A59990+ (estimated base price)

Available: Q1, 2019

With the new, battery electric Hyundai Kona electric with 400km real world range, Hyundai is further expanding the model diversity of alternative-powered vehicles. The Hyundai Kona electric rolls in two performance variants, however only the longer range variant with 64kWh battery is expected in Australia. With a maximum range of up to 470 kilometers (WLTP), the climate-friendly version of the Hyundai's lifestyle SUV combines two key automotive industry trends: compact SUV format and emission-free electric drive.

EV Type	BEV	Charging Plugs (AC)	Type 2
BEV Range (km)	449	Charging Plugs (DC)	CCS2
Real World Range (km)	400	Max Charge Rate (kW, AC/DC)	7/100 (TBC)
Battery Size (kWh)	64	Tow Rating (kg) Unbraked/Braked
Max. Power (kW)	130	Max. Torque (Nm)	285

Reviews & Road Trips

Tow Story: Hauling a camper trailer with an electric Kona - A Hyundai Kona electric with towbar has successfully completed a test run towing a newly-acquired camper trailer.
Are (non-Tesla) EVs capable of the Great Australian Road Trip? - In an effort to test the ‘endurance-run’ category, I recently set out on a Melbourne to Sydney road trip in my new Kona electric.
From Shellharbour to Cairns in a Kona Electric - Proud new owners take their Kona electric car on a 5,000km road tour, testing out the Australian charging infrastructure and the ability to tow a trusty kayak.

News

Tesla sells 80% more than other EV makers as hybrid sales soar - August EV sales data shows Tesla is still dominating the Australian EV market, while consumers show a distinct preference for hybrids.
Hyundai reaps rewards of electrification strategy, while other ICE players languish - Hyundai Motors is the only major legacy auto maker to deliver a positive stock return so far in 2020, prompting S&P Global to give thumbs up to its electrification strategy.
“Why do you want to go electric?” Some car dealers only want to sell ICE - A potential electric car buyer is first rebuffed, then talked down, by two separate dealerships, highlighting the need for more dealer support in selling electric vehicles.