Hyundai has unveiled the powertrain specs and EV-specific equipment details of the highly anticipated 2024 Kona Electric. The second-generation electric crossover offers two battery packs, Standard and Long Range, with a 48.4 kWh and 65.4 kWh capacity respectively. The Standard model has an output of 114.6 kW (154 hp) and a WLTP-estimated range of 212 miles (342 kilometers), while the Long Range variant has an output of 160 kW (214 hp) and a WLTP-estimated range of 304 miles (490 kilometers).
The Kona Electric also features a number of EV-specific features, such as the i-Pedal driving mode for one-pedal driving, Smart Regenerative System for automatic adjustment of regenerative braking, battery preconditioning for secure charging and range performance in winter, and a heated charging door that operates at temperatures as low as -22° F (-30° C). It also has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, supporting internal and external charging of electrical devices and home appliances.
The new Kona Electric is larger than its predecessor, measuring 171.4 in (4,355 mm) in length, 71.9 in (1,825 mm) in width, and 104.7 in (2,660 mm) in wheelbase. It also has a floating horizontal C-Pad with integrated dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens, 12-inch head-up display, and all driver controls relocated around the steering wheel. Other features include the Surround View Monitor, Bose Premium Sounds System, and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
US market-specific information, including EPA-estimated range figures, will be released later on. Hyundai previewed the bold design of its 2024 Kona family in December 2022 and followed up with the powertrain specs for the gas-powered and hybrid variants of the subcompact crossover in January 2023. Now, with the release of the powertrain specifications and EV-specific equipment details of the 2024 Kona Electric, customers can look forward to an exciting new electric vehicle experience.
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