South Korean automaker Hyundai has revealed the North American pricing for the 2024 Konda Electrical, the second-generation mannequin now accessible with two battery choices. However the firm remains to be protecting mum on the Australian pricing.
Hyundai unveiled the most important specs for the 2024 Kona Electrical in March, with two variants accessible – a Commonplace Vary and a Lengthy Vary.
Quick-forward just a few months and Hyundai has taken the wraps off pricing, no less than in North America, which could no less than give some information to the Australian worth, if solely by way of a straight forex conversion and ignoring native logistics and different prices.
Hyundai Motor America says it is going to have three Kona Electrical’s accessible for patrons to select from – beginning with the Kona Electrical SE. Boasting a 48.6kWh battery and a 99kW motor placing out 133hp, this entry-level Kona Electrical will supply round 320 kilometres of vary.
This single-speed discount gear with front-wheel drive Kona Electrical will go on sale with an MSRP of $US32,675, which at as we speak’s change charge works out to only shy of $A50,000.
The Kona Electrical SEL boasts the longer-range battery pack of 64.8kWh, a 150kW motor placing out 201hp, and can also be restricted to a single-speed discount gear and front-wheel drive. With the bump in battery energy, the SEL presents as much as 420 kilometres of vary.
Curiously, the value between these two fashions is minimal, with the Kona Electrical SEL retailing in the USA for $US36,675, or round $A55,500 at as we speak’s conversion charge.
A Restricted trim variant mimics the SEL by way of engine and battery however presents a variety of further security options and inside upgrades, warranting a price ticket of $US41,045, or round $A62,000.
Mannequin
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
MSRP[ii]
Kona Electrical
SE
99-kW (133-HP) Electrical Motor
Single-speed Discount Gear
FWD
$32,675
Kona Electrical
SEL
150-kW (201-HP) Electrical Motor
Single-speed Discount Gear
FWD
$36,675
Kona Electrical
Restricted
150-kW (201-HP) Electrical Motor
Single-speed Discount Gear
FWD
$41,045
All variants of the Kona Electrical embody an upgraded 11kW Degree 2 onboard charger, and all are able to DC quick charging.
Different adjustments for the 2024 Kona Electrical embody practically six inches in general size, together with three inches in legroom for the second row. The cargo area has elevated by 33% and 17-inch aero alloy wheels at the moment are commonplace, working with underbody covers to enhance aerodynamic effectivity.
Based on Hyundai Australia’s web site, the “all-new Kona Electrical is coming quickly”, with an choice to register your curiosity in future updates. If Hyundai have an Australian launch date for the 2024 Kona Electrical, we don’t realize it but, however after we can we’ll doubtless additionally discover out ultimate native pricing on the similar time.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about local weather change, clear expertise, and electrical autos for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electrical autos and clear applied sciences for Renew Financial system and The Pushed since 2012. His most well-liked mode of transport is his toes.