Hyundai Australia has launched a Kona Electric ‘Standard Range’ and reduced the price for the now renamed ‘Extended Range’ powertrain variants.

The new 100kW / 39.2kWh entry powertrain model – available in Elite and Highlander trims – shares all the very extensive technology and safety features of its Extended Range siblings, while the Kona Electric Extended Range (150kW / 64kWh) Elite and Highlander powertrain variants have received $1,500 and $2,000 MLP (Manufacturer’s List Price) reductions respectively.

The ‘Standard Range’ variant’s power will come from a 327V, 39.2kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and a 100kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor, delivering 395Nm of torque. Hyundai claims a real-world all-electric range of up to 305km when tested to WLTP standards.

The new set-up for the Hyundai Kona Electric models will see the range start at $54,500 (MLP) for the entry-level ‘Standard Range’ Elite, while the Highlander will be available for $58,000. Extended range variants of the Elite and Highlander will be priced at $60,500 and $64,000 respectively.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (September 2021)

20 September 2021