Video Summary
Absolutely! Here's the summary of the review of the electric car:- The Kona Electric is a well-judged vehicle.
- Offers up to 415 km all-electric driving range.
- Offers 3 driving modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport.
- More powerful 201 bhp Kona Electric tended to spin its wheels up, due to high torque.
- Power and torque delivery are less sledgehammer.
- The less powerful model tested was less affected by the wheel spinning.
- The styling has no grill, as in other electric cars.
- The reviewed model has the 39.2 kWh, usable battery.
- The base list price (SE Connect) is below £29,000, after government grant.
- Heated front seats, steering wheel, and rear seats are available.
- Ventilated front seats are available.
- Automatic temperature control is present.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation system is available.
- Harman/Kardon premium audio system is available.
- Wireless charging device available.
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers available.
- Standard Lane Following Assist.
- Standard Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping Assist.
- Standard forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection.
- Standard Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop-and-go.
- Available High Beam Assist.
- Standard Driver Attention Warning.
- Standard Parking Distance Warning.
- Standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
- Standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
- Standard Safe Exit Warning.
- Has 544 L cargo capacity.
- Has 1,296 L total cargo capacity with rear seats folded down.
- 60/40 split-fold rear seats.
- 17'' alloy wheels are standard.
- The 201 bhp version has 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.
- The 34 bhp version has 39.2 kWh battery.
- Model tested: Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh Premium.
- List price: £30,300 (after government grant).
- Electric Motor: Permanent magnet synchronous.
- Drive Battery: 42 kWh usable.
- Driveline Layout: Front motor, front wheel drive.
- Rivals: Volkswagen ID.4, Peugeot e-2008, MG ZS EV.
- Power: 134 bhp.
- Torque: 291 lb ft.
- 0-62 mph: 9.9 seconds.
- Top speed: 96 mph.
- Curv weight DIN: 1,610 kg.
- Energy efficiency: 4.8 mpkwH.
- Range: 189 miles.
- Charge rate: 77 kW.
