Limited 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
With its new Kona Electric, Hyundai is ready to take advantage of the expanding interest in electric cars. Closely connected to the company's gas-powered Kona compact crossover SUV, the full-electric hatchback joins the lineup as a 2019 model. In addition to its environmentally-friendly credentials, the Kona Electric promises significantly swifter acceleration. Despite their similarity in basic design, the Kona Electric comes across more like a hatchback than a true crossover model, in terms of practicality and everyday use.
Three well-equipped trim levels are offered: SEL, Limited, and Ultimate.
Beneath the hood, a 201-horsepower (150-kw) electric motor takes the place of a gasoline-powered engine, generating 290 pound-feet of torque. Available only with front-wheel drive, the Kona Electric has a range of 258 miles when fully charged, according to the EPA. A full charge can take as few as eight hours.
Safety data is not yet available. Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash-tested it. The gas-powered Kona earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS, but the size and heft of the electric car's battery will lead to different results-better, more than likely.
Every Kona Electric is equipped with automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and a driver-attention monitor..
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In addition to its environmentally-friendly credentials, the Kona Electric promises significantly swifter acceleration. Despite their similarity in basic design, the Kona Electric comes across more like a hatchback than a true crossover model, in terms of practicality and everyday use.
Three well-equipped trim levels are offered: SEL, Limited, and Ultimate.
Beneath the hood, a 201-horsepower (150-kw) electric motor takes the place of a gasoline-powered engine, generating 290 pound-feet of torque. Available only with front-wheel drive, the Kona Electric has a range of 258 miles when fully charged, according to the EPA. A full charge can take as few as eight hours.
Safety data is not yet available. Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash-tested it. The gas-powered Kona earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS, but the size and heft of the electric car's battery will lead to different results-better, more than likely.
Every Kona Electric is equipped with automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and a driver-attention monitor..
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| Engine | |
| MPG | 132 City / 108 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 1-spd auto |
| Power | 201 @ 3600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
