2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Debuts: Refreshed Design, 260-Mile Estimated Range

[kobayashiGT]

Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/686396/2024-hyundai-konda-electric-debut/

Hyundai today released additional details about the 2024 Kona Electric, including preliminary range estimates, specifications, and US availability. The current generation is among the few affordable electric vehicles in the US starting at under $35,000. The next generation is imminent and seems like a significant upgrade, at least on paper.

The Korean carmaker had shared powertrain and production details early this year, but now we a few more details on the US-spec model. 

Design

The Kona Electric’s nose is more aerodynamic with cleaner surfacing, and it continues to feature a split headlamp design, although the LED DRL is now full-width.

Designers have also attempted to embed the parametric design theme from the Ioniq 5 with the creases on the side profile, and sculpted wheel arches, although reminiscence to its bigger sibling is little to none. It’s also more slippery, with a drag coefficient of 0.27, a slight improvement over the previous figure of 0.29. It also features active grill shutters to improve airflow when closed and cool the battery when open.

The EV is longer, wider, and has an enlarged wheelbase compared to its predecessor. It measures 171.5 inches long (+5.9 inches), 71.9 inches wide (+1 inch), and 62.2 inches tall. Boot space is rated at 25.5 cubic feet, while the frunk only offers nine-tenths of a cubic foot (27 liters) of space.

Battery, Range

The Chevrolet Bolt EV competitor features a marginally larger battery pack, but the range estimates are nearly identical. The current Kona Electric draws power from a 64-kilowatt-hour pack, while the 2024 model will feature a 64.8 kWh battery capacity. Hyundai’s preliminary internal testing has indicated a 260-mile range, just two miles more than the current generation's 258-mile EPA range. The standard battery variant is estimated to have 197 miles of range.

Charging times have improved slightly. Ten to 80 percent state of charge (SoC) can be achieved in 43 minutes with 400V Level 3 DC fast charging. Customers living in the colder US regions can also opt for battery pre-conditioning.

Power output remains identical, with the long-range version’s front axle-mounted electric motor delivering 201 horsepower and 188 pound-foot of torque, while the standard range variant is rated for 133 hp and 188 lb-ft.

More Features

New features include vehicle-to-load functionality, with 1.7 kilowatts of maximum power output. There's also a new Smart Regenerative system which can alter the brake energy regeneration strength based on real-time traffic, an improved interior with ambient lighting, body-colored interior accents, and dual 12.3-inch panoramic screens for the gauge cluster and infotainment among other items.

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[Soya]

Until LTA stops greenwashing by not imposing higher road tax, PARF clawback on EVs, I'll stick to dino juice 

 

 

[ksapple]

Unless this car is built in SG like ioniq 5 it will be featureless like the Kona Hybrid now.

Comparing a highly spec UK model vs SG high spec, we are paying more (not including arf and all the duty) for fewer fetures

no bluelink
no HUD
no Blindspot camera

Edited September 13 by ksapple

[Battledome64]

On 9/13/2023 at 12:11 PM, Soya said:

Until LTA stops greenwashing by not imposing higher road tax, PARF clawback on EVs, I'll stick to dino juice 

 

 

It’s called EV surcharge rather than EV rebates. 

[inlinesix]

On 9/13/2023 at 12:11 PM, Soya said:

Until LTA stops greenwashing by not imposing higher road tax, PARF clawback on EVs, I'll stick to dino juice 

Most of you will not able to enjoy the saving (vs road tax surcharge) as mileage too low.  > 20k km/annum then got saving.

SM PARF clawback.  To fully enjoy $45k rebate, buy Tesla.

The rest confirm tio macan.