hyundai is all set to launch Kona electric SUV in india on July 9. With the introduction of hyundai Kona, the south Korean carmaker will foray into the Indian electric vehicle space. hyundai Kona boasts of an impressive design with a closed-off front grille and twin headlight design. There are LED headlamps, LED DRLs and LED rear lamps. The electric SUV gets 17-inch alloy wheels as well. Features like 7-inch digital cluster, 8-inch touch screen, paddle shifter (regenerative braking control) and electronic gear shift button are available inside the cabin of Kona.
According to hyundai, Kona's lithium-ion batteries are liquid-cooled to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. They can be recharged up to 80 per cent of the capacity in less than an hour with 100 kW DC fast charging station for minimal downtime.
At the moment, we are not sure which hyundai Kona variant will be launched in india. We will have to wait and see if the country gets 39.2 kWh trim or the 64.0 kWh version or both of them. Expectations are that the electric SUV might be priced in india around Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom).
