New Kona has more range and advanced features

Hyundai’s new Kona Electric includes a 65.4kWh battery providing 490km (WLTP) range.

A digital world premiere on March 7 unveiled the new Kona with frunk storage, active air flaps, vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlets, head-up display, i-Pedal driving mode, smart regenerative system, electronic-active sound design (e-ASD) and additional safety features.

Over-the-air (OTA) software updates allow owners to save on cost and have their cars maintained with the latest software more conveniently, says Hyundai.

Hyundai Motor developed the new Kona as an EV first, in line with the company’s March 2022 accelerated electrification strategy that will bring 11 new Hyundai EVs to market by 2030.

“Kona Electric will play a major role alongside our Ioniq models in reinforcing Hyundai’s EV leadership,” says Hyundai Motor Company president and chief executive Jaehoon Chang.   

“The new model builds on the great reputation of the first-generation Kona Electric and is designed and engineered to lead the competition with its many outstanding features.”

Among the upgrades are dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens, a digital key 2 touch, and a connected car navigation cockpit.

The new Kona Electric has increased dimensions and am aerodynamic 0.27 drag coefficient.

A pixelated seamless horizon lamp and pixel graphics add a flourish to the Kona Electric, along with vivid exterior colours.

Battery preconditioning ensures secure charging and range performance in winter and a frozen charge door prevention system enables the user to open the charge door in a minus 30-degree environment. A new charging port door lamp ensures visibility at night.

The upscaled Kona accelerates Hyundai Ioniq’s electrification vision, offering a comprehensive product package in the B-SUV segment.

Customers can choose from EV (standard or long range), hybrid electric (HEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) variants as well as sporty N Line versions of each.