Hyundai Kona, the most balanced electric

The marketing of new Kona Electric total will be started by the South Korean brand Hyundai at the end of this month in its network of Spanish dealers and its presence provides the B-SUV segment with the model with the widest range of propellants by also offering versions with internal combustion, light hybrid and hybrid systems.

Built since the end of last August in the Nosovice plant located southeast of the Czech Republicthis new 100% electric vehicle presents the modern bodywork released in July of this year.

Using the body format, exterior and interior design of the second generation of the Kona, the first was operational from March 2020 until last July, Hyundai launched this version of the Kona that comes out of the Czech factory with 65.4 kW/h (long-range) and 48.4 kW/h (standard) motors which translates into a autonomy of 514 or 377 kilometers. In the technical chapter related to power, the Kona makes 218 hp in the conception of “long-range” battery and 156 hp in ”standard”

The Kona Electric offers measurements of 4.35 meters long by 1.825 wide and 1.580 high, which results in a bigger Konaand Juan José Martínezdirector of communication for the brand, specified that “the distance between the axles when using the K3 platform is 2.66 meters, which allows for a larger cabin since 60 mm are gained compared to the first generation and allow a trunk of 466 liters. “It is ultimately the largest model in the B-SUV segment.”

Furthermore, continued the director of Hyundai Motor Spain, “the aerodynamic coefficient is Cx 0.27 and the design of the exterior elements favors this new generation of the Kona in all its technical versions.”

Model of the B-SUV segment, the Kona takes a qualitative leap by providing the latest in design, technology, safety, propulsion options and dimensions. In the specific case of the Kona Electric 100 percent “we are proud of this new version that is distinguished by bidirectional V2L charging as well as the 400V fast charging system capable of going from 10% to 80% in 41 minutes,” he stated. Santiago de la Rochapress officer of Hyundai Motor Spain.

Like its brothers with thermal or hybrid engines, the Kona Electric is equipped with the driving position Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC)which offers a fully digital experience thanks to the integration of two 12.3-inch screensand integrates the latest innovations in safety and driving assistance equipment Hyundai Smart Senseconnected car functions Bluelinkautomatic Over The Air (OTA) software updates, connectivity, BOSE Premium sound equipment… and much more.

Inside and behind the wheel of the Kona, the first thing you notice is the rational and horizontal design with a dashboard with two 12.3-inch screens as well as the highly comfortable seats. Dispose of three driving modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) and the shift control is located on the steering column behind the steering wheel.

Boasting the fabulous torque delivery of electric models, the Kona accelerates quickly and quickly and The most powerful version accelerates from “zero to one hundred” in 7.8 seconds using the 17-inch wheel and uses three tenths more with the 19-inch wheel. The maximum speed is 175 km/h.

The factory where the new Hyundai Kona Electric is built is located in Nosovice east of the Czech Republic, Moravia-Silesia region, near the border with Poland and also close to Slovakia.

In Nosovice, about 20 kilometers from Ostrava, the models are built i30, Tucson and the new Kona Electric (EV). The factory employs 3,300 people, 92 percent from the Czech Republic and from the assembly lines. Almost 500,000 units are produced each year.36 percent electrified (BEV, HEV or PHEV) that are sent to European markets.

70 percent of the production corresponds to Tucsona model of total success in the European markets.

The Nosovice factory also has 535 modern robots Hyundai brand, and throughout this year 21,000 Kona EVs will be manufactured. Next year production will be 50,000 units.