$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 |
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| Max. Power (kW) | 130 | Max. Torque (Nm) | 285 |
Reviews & Road Trips
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.
- Kona electric test drive: Peak fun for everyday use and the daily commute - From weekend jaunts to the daily grind: the Hyundai Kona Electric does it all with ease.
News
- “Made-in-India” Hyundai Kona Electric sets world altitude record in Tibet - Hyundai Kona Electric sets world record for highest altitude reached by an electric vehicle at the Tibetan Sawula Pass.
- Hyundai Kona becomes first EV to undergo crash tests in Australia, earns five stars - All-electric Kona compact SUV becomes first electric car to undergo crash testing in Australia, maintaining maximum five star safety rating.
- The Verdict: Will driving electric vehicles ruin your long weekend? - My final message is to the federal Liberal Party: “You’ve Scott to be kidding: EVs are perfect for the long weekend’.
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