2019 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

Hyundai unveils 2021 Kona Electric pricing, with longer range and design tweaks - Hyundai releases pricing and specifications details for 2021 Kona Electric, which gets not only a fresh new face but also an increase in range and new driver-assist and technology features.
2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle refresh spotted in Canberra - The latest improved version of the Hyundai Kona electric SUV spotted on Australian roads for first time, at launch of first hydrogen refuelling station.
Complete list of electric cars under $75,000 in Australia in 2021 - The options for electric vehicle buyers in Australia are growing: Here is the complete list of new models available in 2021 under $75,000.