All-New Hyundai Kona Electric - What's New? Features Explained

Did you know that the all-new Kona Electric has broken the Guinness world record for the highest altitude reached by an electric vehicle in 2020? It is the first fully made-in-India Electric SUV that was driven to an altitude of 5,731 meters to Sawula Pass in Tibet, successfully breaking the previous record of 5,715.28 metres by any electric car. It is also India’s first all-electric SUV loaded with unique features, power-packed performance, high acceleration and low running costs.

Charging capabilities and options:

Kona Electric’s unique charging capabilities puts it at the top of the list for electric vehicles that never run out of battery or performance. The 2.8 kW portable charger which takes approximately 19 hours to fully charge the vehicle enabled the new Kona Electric to reach much farther than any other electric vehicle and break the previous world record. Amazingly enough, Hyundai also offers two other charging options including the 7.2 kW AC Wall Box Charger and the DC Quick Charger CCS Type 2 50 kW. With these ultimate chargers, your charging time gets reduced drastically. For instance, the AC Wall box charger takes only about 6 hours and 10 minutes to fully charge your Kona Electric while the DC Quick Charger is even faster as it takes only about an hour to charge your vehicle to 80%. Plus, Kona Electric features a unique method for modulating the power released by the motor via the vehicle’s various driving modes namely, the ECO mode, COMFORT mode and the SPORT mode.

Noise- free Comfort:

The Hyundai Kona Electric is a perfect vehicle for everyday travel since its cabin was designed for all around comfort and convenience. One of its main comfort features is that the noise inside the cabin is comparatively lower than any other vehicle, meaning you could be sitting in the middle of traffic surrounded by honking vehicles and still be in peace and comfort. The Kona’s brilliant exteriors will astound you like no other! The lack of a cascading grille provides a bold and classy look to the Kona Electric as well as its aerodynamically optimised R17 EV exclusive alloy wheels. Kona Electric is not just a beautiful beast but also a practical car that boosts performance, comfort level and safety.

Safety features:

Hyundai has also equipped the new Kona Electric with a plethora of safety features to safeguard the passengers and also the vehicle. One such unique safety system is the VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) which generates an engine sound to alert pedestrians of incoming electric vehicles. It is a very important safety feature since the engine in a fuel-cell electric vehicle tends to be quieter than their gas-fueled counterparts. And, let’s not forget why the world is moving more towards electric vehicles rather than a traditional engine vehicle. It’s all about enjoying the cutting-technology available for us today without polluting the world that we live in. With the Kona Electric, you can not only enjoy a guilt-free zero-emission driving experience but also an astounding acceleration of 100kmph in just 9.7 seconds. Eager to get your hands on this spectacular SUV that runs on electricity and provides all the comfort and safety of a traditional vehicle? Connect with Capital Hyundai and book a test drive today!