2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai's new long-range electric vehicle is a version of its popular Kona CUV, but with an updated look for style and aerodynamic reasons.
October 22, 2018
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Kona rear appearance largely intact from gas-engine model.
Kona Electric has SAE's CCS standard charge port, allowing for Level 2 (shown) and Level 3 charging.
Kona Electric's instrument panel similar to gas-engine Kona, has mostly hard-plastic trim.
Wheels specially designed to reduce drag. Overall, CUV has 0.29 coefficient of drag.
Kona Electric has 150-kw (201-hp) motor fed by underfloor 64 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Drivers can select varying levels of regeneration, with Level 3 strongest.
Solid upper grille most changed exterior element from gas-engine Kona.
Closeup of Kona Electric's dashed grille design seen under badge.
Electric Kona retains 19.2 cu.-ft. of cargo space with seats up from gas-engine model.
Kona Electric's center console clean with large buttons. Shift-by-wire allows for push-button gear selection.
Kona Electric's center console clean with large buttons. Shift-by-wire allows for push-button gear selection.
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