- Hyundai Kona EV will be assembled in India.
- Will be offered with a 39.2kWh battery pack first.
- Will offer a range of 312km on a single charge.
- Hyundai to set up public charging infrastructure, including fast chargers, in partnership with third parties.
- 64kWh battery to be introduced depending on demand and viability.
Earlier this year, Hyundai confirmed that it will be bringing the Kona Electric to India in 2019. The South Korean carmaker had also confirmed that the car will be assembled right here in India. Although we had seen the fossil fuel-powered version of the car, the Kona, at the 2018 Auto Expo, the EV has eluded us so far. However, we’ve finally seen what it looks like after Hyundai chose to showcase the Kona Electric at the recently held ‘Brilliant Kids Motorshow 2018’ in Gurugram.
The Kona Electric looks less like an SUV and leans more towards the crossover side of the spectrum. It is significantly larger than the Hyundai Elite i20 in terms of length, width and wheelbase but is not near as tall as the Hyundai Creta. It’s stance is best compared to that of the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross. But it is quite a striking looking thing, to say the least. It looks quite futuristic with its inverted headlamps and closed off radiator grille and a unique set of wheels. The cabin too looks premium and minimalistic, in a good way. But that’s not all we gathered from our encounter with the EV.
