Video Summary
Here's the summary of the electric car review:- The Kona Electric has an entry point for the EV lineup by Hyundai.
- The second generation is bigger, with more features and better tech.
- The car's available models start at $54,000, plus on-road costs.
- The basic Kona Electric is available with standard range and extended range battery packs.
- The extended range battery pack adds $4,000 to the price.
- The car tested was the premium model at $68,000 plus on-road costs.
- The car has a single motor driving the front wheels.
- The standard range version has 99 kW of power and 255 Nm torque.
- The extended range has the same 150 kW but torque is reduced to 255 Nm.
- Improvements include charging.
- The new onboard charger allows for up to 10.4 kW AC electricity.
- The interior shares the body with the other petrol-powered Kona's.
- Key differences include the redesigned front bumper and the pixelated design carried to the rear.
- The interior continues with modern aesthetics and upmarket materials.
- The car has buttons instead of touchscreens.
- It has a flat floor.
- The 60/40 split folding rear seats, rear air vents, rear seat heaters, and USB-C power outlets are included in the premium.
- It also has a spare wheel.
