Hyundai’s rollout of the second-generation Kona has been met with much anticipation, with the Korean brand revealing details for the all-electric version of its redesigned subcompact crossover. While gas-, hybrid-, and battery-powered versions of Kona and Kona N-Line are part of the plan, one trim was conspicuously absent: the fire-breathing Kona N. According to Hyundai’s Sang Hyeon Park, senior vice president and head of EV strategy, and Se Hyuk Park, VP and head of compact vehicle projects, the decision on whether or not to produce a second-gen Kona N will depend on the response to the upcoming Ioniq 5 N. If a new N appears, it won’t be with the turbocharged gas engine, but an electric motor(s).
The news might come as a surprise, considering the strong positive reception to the current Kona N. However, Hyundai’s shift to EVs is driving new thinking at the automaker, and that might mean sacrificing the Kona N as we know it. VP Park explained that it is technically easier to make an N high-performance version of the dedicated EV because of the platform, but they must also consider CAFE. It will likely be some time before Hyundai ultimately makes up its mind on the potential N EV, with both the second-gen Kona and the Ioniq 5 N due to arrive in dealers later this year.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
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