The entry price to the Hyundai Kona Electric range has been cut – despite the new model offering more space, technology and driving range – but top-of-the-range versions are dearer.
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- 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing and specifications
- Cheaper entry price despite more equipment
- Flagship version $4000 more expensive
- Up to 505km driving range, spare wheel on all models
- Priced from $54,000 plus on-road costs
The cheapest model in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric small SUV range costs $500 less than before – and the next model up has a $2500 lower price than its predecessor – despite a larger body with more equipment and a longer driving range.
However at more than $70,000 drive-away, the top-of-the-range variant is $4000 dearer than the previous model – and more expensive than a Tesla Model Y, which is larger and can travel further on a single charge.
Prices shared by Hyundai dealers on social media – and expected to confirmed formally by Hyundai Australia soon – show the cheapest of three models in the new Kona Electric range lists for $54,000 plus on-road costs, $500 less than before, with a 370km claimed driving range.
Standard equipment – according to the Hyundai Australia website – includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens, keyless entry and start, a six-speaker stereo, cloth seats, and a full suite of advanced safety technology.
It is more expensive than a BYD Atto 3 small electric SUV from China, which is priced from $48,011 plus on-road costs with more equipment – but a 345km claimed range – or $51,011 plus on-road costs with a 420km claimed range.
Compared to a base-model Kona Hybrid, the entry-level Electric gains features such as a 12.3-inch instrument display, satellite navigation, wired not wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and body-coloured exterior cladding.
The mid-tier Extended Range – with the same equipment but a larger battery pack good for 505km of claimed driving range – is priced from $58,000 plus on-road costs, or $2500 less than before.
The better-equipped Premium Extended Range is priced from $68,000 plus on-road costs, $4000 more than before, with a 444km range – and dearer than a Tesla Model Y at $65,400, which is in the class above, with a 455km claimed range.
Additional features include 19-inch alloy wheels, improved LED headlights, a sunroof, head-up display, 360-degree camera, blind-spot cameras, leather trim, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, a power tailgate, and more.
Powering the entry-level Standard Range is a 99kW/255Nm electric motor and 48.6kWh battery pack for a 370km claimed driving range in WLTP testing. It compares to a 100kW electric motor, 39.2kWh battery and 305km WLTP range from the previous Standard Range model.
Meanwhile the Extended Range upgrades to a 150kW/255Nm electric motor and 64.8kWh battery pack – compared to 150kW/395Nm and 64kWh from the previous model.
Driving range in WLTP testing is rated at 505km for the regular model on 17-inch wheels, or 444km for the Premium on 19-inch wheels.
Hyundai claims a 100kW DC fast charger can replenish either battery to 80 per cent in 45 minutes, which increases to 65 minutes on a 50kW charger. It does not quote a maximum charge power rating, but overseas tests suggest it is not capable of the full 100kW.
Dealers have been advised the only options are $595 for metallic paint, plus $295 for a Light Shale Grey or Sage Green interior for the Premium, replacing black – with the optional leather colour on offer depending on the exterior colour chosen.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is expected to open for orders shortly. Stay tuned to Drive‘s full review coming soon.
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Australian pricing
- Kona Electric Standard Range – $54,000 (down $500)
- Kona Electric Extended Range – $58,000 (down $2500)
- Kona Electric Premium Extended Range – $68,000 (up $4000)
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric standard features:
- 17-inch alloy wheels with space-saver spare wheel
- Reflector LED headlights with dusk sensing, automatic high beams
- LED daytime-running lights
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, Bluelink connected-car services, over-the-air updates
- Rear-view camera
- Keyless entry and start
- Six-speaker sound system
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Dual-zone climate control
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Manually-adjustable front seats with two-way driver lumbar
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Open-type centre console with gear shifter as stalk on the steering column
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- LED interior lighting
- Heat pump
- One-pedal drive mode (four-stage regenerative braking)
- Vehicle-to-load capability (interior port)
- Seven airbags including front-centre airbag
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian/cyclist detection, intersection assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane following assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Evasive steering assist
- Blind-spot monitoring with braking support
- Rear cross-traffic alert with braking support
- Driver attention warning with driver-facing camera
- Traffic sign recogition
- Door exit warning
- Rear occupant alert
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium adds (over base):
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Projector LED headlights
- Blind-spot view monitor
- 360-degree camera with 3D view
- Low-speed rear autonomous emergency braking
- Remote Smart Park Assist
- Head-up display
- Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Sunroof
- Leather-appointed seat upholstery in black as standard, Light Shale Grey or Sage Green as options (depending on exterior colour)
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
- Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- ‘Relaxation’ front seats with heating and ventilation
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Power tailgate
- Ambient interior mood lighting
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