If you love the idea of an EV you’re not alone. Here’s some more details on the specifications of the Hyundai Kona electric vehicle that was launched in Australia during March 2019.
Green powertrain technical specifications
| Overview | Electric |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 150 kW / 395 Nm |
| Battery & recharging | |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh Li-ion Polymer |
| Charging via regenerative braking | Yes |
| Plug-in standard charging (AC) | Up to 7.2kW |
| Plug-in fast charging (DC) | Up to 100kW |
| Efficiency & range | |
| Combined CO2 | Zero emissions |
| Electric driving efficiency – combined (Wh/km) | 153a (ADR 81/02 & NEDC)
131b real-world range (WLTP) |
| Electric range | 557 kma (ADR 81/02 & NEDC)
449 kmb (WLTP) |
- Based on Australian Design Rule 81/02 static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test (same as New European Driving Cycle test as defined by UN/ECE R101), and may not reflect real life driving results. Real life driving results will vary depending on a combination of driving style, type of journey, vehicle configuration, battery age and condition, use of vehicle features (i.e. heating and/or air conditioning), as well as operating, environmental and climate conditions. ADR 81/02 and NEDC test results are meant for comparison purposes only.
- Real world-range based on Hyundai testing under optimum driving conditions. Actual driving results will vary depending on a combination of driving style, type of journey, vehicle configuration, battery age and condition, use of vehicle features (such as heating and air conditioning), as well as operating, environmental and climate condition.
Pricing and Aftersales
| Powertrain | Transmission | Elite | Highlander |
| Electric | Reduction gear | $59,990 | $64,490 |
| Option pricing | Elite | Highlander |
| Metallic/mica paint | $595 | $595 |
| Two-tone roof pack (deletes sunroof) | – | No cost |
Note: All prices are Manufacturer’s List Price. Price excludes dealer delivery and on road costs.
Lifetime Service Plan
| Powertrain | Service Interval | 12 mths | 24 mths | 36 mths | 48 mths | 60 mths |
| Electric | km | 15k | 30k | 45k | 60k | 75k |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 |
Battery Warranty
The Kona Electric high-voltage battery warranty extends for 8 years or 160,000 kilometres.
