The second-generation Hyundai Kona has been 'taken to the next level', with multiple powertrain options and vastly improved practicality
The Kona EV will be offered with two powertrains: the Standard version has a 154bhp motor and 48.4kWh battery , while the Long Range model retains a 65.4kWh motor but with its output raised by 13bhp to 214bhp.
The Standard model has an estimated official range of 212 miles, raising to 304 for the Long Range model. That is a small increase on the previous Kona, despite the new car being larger and more powerful, helped by a claimed energy efficiency of 4.1 miles per kWh in Long Range mode. Hyundai has yet to disclose exact charging speeds, but says a 10-80 per cent charge will take 40 minutes. It retains a 400V architecture.
Hyundai has yet to give performance details for the Kona EV, and has not given details about European-spec powertrains for the ICE and HEV versions. All three powertrain variants will be offered with an N Line trim featuring sporty styling elements – but there are currently no plans for a new version of the high-performance Kona N, with the firm instead focused on the forthcoming Ioniq 5 N.
The Kona will be produced in both South Korea and the Czech Republic, with the latter set to provide all UK models for the first time. The ICE and HEV versions will arrive in the coming months, with the Kona EV due to reach the UK in late summer.UK pricing and specifications have yet to be finalised, but it is understood petrol models will start from around £22,000, rising to around £35,000 for the EV.“The interior really shows what we mean by ‘upscale’. We used two 12.
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