One of the three new Konas that Hyundai is releasing is the Hyundai Kona Electric. The new electric variant stands out in comparison to its ICE and Hybrid siblings because to its distinctive appearance, making it simple to recognise even from a distance. Yet up until this point, Hyundai kept the information to itself, only letting the world see a couple of pitiful pictures. Everything changed today.
Not Your Typical Remodel:
To begin with, this isn’t just a regular facelift with new bumpers and lights. The new Kona Electric is 15 cm longer than the outgoing Kona Electric, making it a bigger car overall. There is a very little similarity to the previous model, but that is all it is—a similarity. The Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6’s Light Pixels, which we are all familiar with, are present and on display in the electric version. The lower portion of the front bumper has ornamental pixels, as do the LED bars that wrap around the front and back of the automobile.
The new Kona has the same design on the front and back; the headlights and taillights are the same form, and the LED bar above them is also the same, but for colour. It’s an intriguing strategy that ensures Kona cannot be confused with any other vehicle on the road.
Electric Kona’s wheel arches are color-coded, its bumpers are less severe and it places much higher attention on aerodynamic efficiency than its gasoline-powered siblings. Exclusive to the electric variant are the five-spoke alloy wheels.
The front charging connector, which any EV owner will tell you is a simple yet game-changing solution, is one feature that Kona preserves from its predecessor. It is amazing how crucial this is, but many owners lament it. In the worst-case scenario, having a charging outlet on the incorrect side of the car could prevent you from charging it at some public chargers. The internet is replete with pictures showing this to be the case.
Feature Rich Machine:
Returning to Kona Electric, the interior has been upgraded from the previous model, just as the exterior. Dual 12.3-inch panels that are comparable to those on the Ioniq 5 are a significant increase. There are also lots of controls underneath the central screen for controlling the climate and other features. The interior is noticeably larger, and the trunk is right behind with its capacity to hold three large belongings.
The fact that there are numerous USB-C ports in both the front and the back will impress potential purchasers. The front seats are heated, dual-zone climate control is standard, and there is a wireless charging station in the center console. Also, we offer a variety of ADAS features, including cruise control with sat-nav assistance and highway driving assistance.
Conclusion:
Hyundai will provide additional information about the Kona EV in March, but we already know that the new EV will share many parts with the Kia Niro EV. The 64.8 kWh battery pack and 204 horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels should remain the same. Thanks to that battery, the Kia Niro has a WLTP range of 463 kilometres, and there is no reason to believe that the new Kona won’t have a similarly high figure.
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