The immensely popular Kona stands out from most small crossovers with a large selection of models. Gas-powered units deliver anywhere between 147 horsepower and 276 horsepower (Kona N). None is more efficient, of course, than the Kona Electric, which provides up to 415 km of zero-emission range. When plugged into a 50kW DC fast charger, the battery can be brought back to 80 percent in about 64 minutes. AWD is not available with this variant, however.
The introduction of the IONIQ 5 three years ago cast a large shadow over the smaller Kona Electric , but the latter returned for the 2024 model year with a new generation offering way more interior space and a cutting-edge driver’s cockpit that falls inline with Hyundai’s latest models. Of …
Victoria, B.C.— Hyundai Canada this week invited a few members of the automotive media from coast to coast to test drive the second generation of the battery-powered Kona . The small crossover from South Korea quickly earned praise from Canadians when it launched in 2017 (as a 2018 model). Quirky …
Hyundai Canada has officially announced a partnership with Quebec-based Lithion for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This new, multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021 , which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique extraction solution technology that recovers as …
Canadians are not letting high prices and interest rates prevent them from getting their hands on a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid —thanks to Ottawa. A total of 95,775 Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) claims were made by dealers on behalf of customers during the first half of 2024.
So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …
The electric variant of the completely redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona will go on sale in Canada this winter as initially planned. Two trim levels are available, and we now know how much customers will pay. The base Kona Electric Preferred starts at $46,399, while the more upscale Kona Electric Ultimate …
Hyundai is a regular at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and for this year’s edition, the Korean automaker unsurprisingly cooked up a special version of its fully redesigned Kona crossover. Meet the 2024 Kona Jayde Concept. The first thing that catches the attention, of course, is the custom teal …
Hyundai Motor , which also includes sister company Kia and luxury brand Genesis , this week posted a record operating profit in the third quarter of 2023. That strong performance came with more good news as the automaker is keeping its EV plans right on track. Unlike Ford and General …
Problems with brand new vehicles—including next-generation models—are, well, nothing new. Some of them are being rushed to market, while others may lack quality control at the manufacturer or supplier level. We’ve seen at least three more examples in the past few days. First, as many as 64,913 Ram pickups need …
The Hyundai Kona has been the best-selling small crossover in Canada for the past four years. 24,579 units have been sold in 2022. Will history repeat itself with the second generation debuting for 2024? One thing’s for sure: inflation has its dirty hands all over it. With pricing details announced …
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric: More Than a Poor Man’s IONIQ 5
