- Hyundai has taken the wraps off the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric which has been completely redesigned
- The new long-range version of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric gets a claimed range of 490km on the WLTP cycle
- The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric also gets dual 12.3-inch displays, a heads-up display, and ADAS
Hyundai has officially released the specifications on the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric and the company promises a WLTP range of up to 490km on a single charge. The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is also thoroughly redesigned and has been developed in an EV-to-ICE process. The EV crossover will be offered in a standard and a long-range model and will get features such as a dual-screen dashboard, ADAS, LED lighting and an electronic gear selector.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric price to be announced later
The prices of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is yet to be announced in the international markets. The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric could come to India as the passenger EV segment grows in the country.
The outgoing Hyundai Kona Electric which carries a price tag of Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom) in India was expected to be facelifted last year but the newer model has not yet reached Indian shores. Instead, Hyundai has launched the more expensive Hyundai IONIQ 5 in India. Thus it is possible that the Korean manufacturer replaces the ageing Hyundai Kona Electric directly with 2023 redesigned Kona Electric with more range and skip the facelift altogether. The new 2023 model could become dearer by a couple of lakhs, given the added range and features.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric specifications
The 2023 Kona Electric gets two battery pack options, a 48.4kWh battery and a larger 65.4kWh battery. The smaller battery pack is mated to a 153hp and 250Nm motor while the larger one puts out 215hp and 255Nm. Both the battery packs and motors are larger and more powerful than the outgoing model which used to get a 39.2kWh battery pack. The larger battery pack on the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric gets a WLTP tested 490km of range on a single charge. The 2023 Kona Electric now also features one-pedal driving with its regenerative braking system and is capable of a vehicle-to-load feature.
The Hyundai Kona Electric in its new guise gets a LED light bar treatment, clamshell bonnet and off-road-influenced design. It is 150mm longer than the outgoing Kona and 25mm wider and gets a 60mm longer wheelbase. The 2023 Kona Electric gets dual 12.3-inch displays, a column-mounted gear selector, a keyless entry, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a powered tailgate, a heads-up display, over-the-air updates, connected car tech and ADAS.
