Hyundai has simply introduced pricing for the brand new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electrical mannequin, which for the very first time can be out there in two battery variations.
The smaller battery choice of the Hyundai Kona Electrical beforehand was not out there in North America (it was supplied in Europe).
Within the 2024 mannequin 12 months, there can be two foremost battery/powertrain variations, together with the SE with a 48.6-kilowatt-hour battery and a 99-kilowatt electrical motor, and the SEL with a 64.8-kWh battery and a 150-kW electrical motor. Beforehand, there was solely a 64-kWh battery model with a 150-kW electrical motor.
When it comes to pricing, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electrical SE begins at an MSRP of $32,675 (plus a $1,335 vacation spot cost), which is simply $875 lower than the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electrical with a 64-kWh battery. That is not excellent news, contemplating the smaller battery, much less vary, and fewer energy.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electrical SEL begins at an MSRP of $36,675, so $3,125 or 9.3% greater than the outgoing huge battery model. There may be additionally a better-equipped Restricted trim, which prices $41,045.
After all, so long as the Hyundai Kona Electrical is imported, it is also not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit score, however the incentive is perhaps out there by means of leasing.
On the optimistic aspect, the brand new Hyundai Kona Electrical is constructed upon an improved era of the Kona mannequin, with new options, gear, a bigger cabin, and an expanded cargo space (33% greater). It additionally has a extra succesful 10.8-kW on-board charger (in comparison with the 7.2-kW one beforehand) and might cost a bit sooner from DC quick chargers (10-80% in 43 minutes, as a substitute of 47 minutes).
We guess, that Hyundai has determined to extend the costs partially due to the retirement of its foremost competitor—the Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV duo, which was the best-selling electrical mannequin in its section.
EPA Vary
When researching the Hyundai Kona Electrical’s specs, we discovered that the brand new 2024 mannequin 12 months model is provided with CATL battery cells, as a substitute of LG Power Resolution battery cells.
The 64.8-kWh battery model already has an official EPA Mixed vary ranking of 261 miles, whereas the 48.6-kWh battery model has not been listed but, though Hyundai expects 200 miles (up from 197 miles anticipated a number of months in the past).
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electrical SEL Vs. SE
For many who marvel which model to decide on, let’s check out a side-by-side comparability of the SE and SEL variations.
The SEL model is roughly $4,000 or 12% dearer, nevertheless it has a 3rd extra battery capability and over 30% extra anticipated EPA vary, in addition to larger energy output. Charging-wise, issues are comparable.
The SEL trim has all the things that SE, plus a number of extra options like “Rear privateness glass, roof aspect rails, leather-wrapped steering wheel, energy driver’s seat w/ two-way lumbar help, heated entrance seats and rear air vents.”
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