The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is reportedly competing with Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Bolt EV, and Hyundai Ioniq EV.
According to Cars.com, the newly introduce vehicle looks like Kona SUV. It is with smoother snout and the majority of the design remains the same for the subcompact suvie of Hyundai despite the switch to electric vehicle power-train. As for the drive-train, here are the following features:
- A 201-horsepower electric motor
- 291 pounds-feet of torque
- 64-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery packs that sends power to the front wheels
The dealership will hit on early 2019. According to the earlier mentioned source, the sales will start on California before they migrate to other states such as Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Unfortunately, 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric will not be sold in the entire 50 states.
Kona Electric reportedly combines the utility and space of new subcompact SUV made by the South Korean automaker. The report paired this with an estimated 258 miles driving range on full charge. When it comes to maximizing the mileage, Kona Electric is placed among some of the best electric cars available today.
In comparison, the Chevrolet Bolt EV offers over 238 miles of electric range. Tesla Model 3 sedan, on the other hand, can deliver an electric range between 220 and 310 miles. This still depends if it has the standard battery pack or an
The Chevrolet Bolt EV, for comparison, offers 238 miles of electric range. And depending on whether it has the standard battery pack or the optional long-range version, the Tesla Model 3 sedan delivers an electric range of between 220 and 310 miles. At the moment, Hyundai is yet to announce the price of Kona Electric or whether it can be availed through purchase and lease option.
One disadvantage this new SUV is that sales will only be limited to 10 states. Sales start early next year in California, and will eventually proceed to other states that have zero-emission vehicle mandates and similar emissions requirements.
The exterior style is still subjective but the simpler appearance of Kona EV is definitely less detailed when viewed from the front, than its standard model. As for the interior, Hyundai has tested more than a few electric cars and hybrids to know if the power-train can give a huge impact on the interior. Moreover, it is a relief to say Hyundai Kona Electric positioned the electric power-train and battery pack in a way that it can preserve over 19.2 cubic feet of cargo room.
