Hyundai reveals KONA ELECTRIC at Geneva Motor Show

All Electric SUV to be launched in India in Mid 2019

Hyundai unveiled their latest offering, Kona Electric SUV at Geneva Motor Show. Speaking on the sidelines of the Geneva show, YK Koo, MD and CEO, Hyundai India, confirmed the news that it will be launched in India by Mid 2019

Hyundai is planning to locally assemble the Kona Electric and price it close to the Rs 25 lakh mark. The company aims to sell around 50-60 units of the Kona on a monthly basis.

The Kona EV that will be introduced in India is the version with 300 kilometres of range from a 39.2kWh battery pack. The electric motor develops 134hp and 395Nm of torque, and blesses the Kona with a 0 to 100 kph time of 9.7sec, while top speed is pegged at 155kph.

The Kona Electric’s lithium-ion battery pack can be charged in as little as 54min to 80 percent capacity from a 100kW fast charger, or 6hr 10min from a standard AC source. 

Hyundai claims that the car’s battery pack is integrated into the Kona’s platform without encroaching upon interior space, meaning the regular Kona’s luggage space is unchanged. Without the charge cable, the Kona Electric provides 373 litres, falling to 332 with the cable stowed. There’s additional storage space in the front of the car.

On the outside, it’s similarly styled to the regular Kona, but has a closed grille and no exhausts, while the 17-inch alloys are exclusive to the electric Kona. The bumpers and spoiler are tweaked for aerodynamics. Inside, there’s a digital dashboard, head-up display and 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, with the option of an upgraded 8.0-inch unit. The front seats are heated and ventilated, as well as eight-way electrically adjustable.

The Kona Electric also packs numerous driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, a lane centring system, rear cross-traffic alert and automatic emergency braking. A five-star Euro NCAP crash safety rating is targeted.