2019 Hyundai Kona Electric review, road test
The Kona Electric sure looks interesting. But does it have the real-world performance and range to be considered as an alternative to conventional combustion engine cars?
Published on Sep 29, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Rear windscreen isn’t very big, which limits the rear visibility.
Sunroof is small but helps bring in some light to make the all-black cabin feel airy.
Legroom and headroom are limited. Under-thigh support isn’t great either.
Tech Specs
| Price | Electric |
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| Ex-showroom - Delhi | Rs 23.72 lakh |
| Engine | Electric |
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| Max Power (hp @ rpm) | 136hp |
| Max Torque (Nm @ rpm) | 395Nm |
| Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne) | 88.6hp per tonne (estimated) |
| Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne) | 257.3Nm per tonne (estimated) |
| Motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous |
| Installation | Front axle |
| Battery capacity | 39.2kWh |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer |
| Battery Voltage | 327V |
| Transmission | Electric |
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| Drive Layout | Front-wheel drive |
| Gearbox Type | Single-speed reduction |
| Braking | Electric |
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| 80 - 0 kph (mts, sec) | 26.97m, 2.62s |
| Acceleration | Electric |
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| 0 - 10 kph (sec) | 0.58s |
| 0 - 20 kph (sec) | 1.21s |
| 0 - 30 kph (sec) | 1.82s |
| 0 - 40 kph (sec) | 2.44s |
| 0 - 50 kph (sec) | 3.13s |
| 0 - 60 kph (sec) | 4.00s |
| 0 - 70 kph (sec) | 4.99s |
| 0 - 80 kph (sec) | 6.16s |
| 0 - 90 kph (sec) | 7.53s |
| 0 - 100 kph (sec) | 9.09s |
| 0 - 110 kph (sec) | 10.86s |
| 0 - 120 kph (sec) | 12.92s |
| 0 - 130 kph (sec) | 15.28s |
| 0 - 140 kph (sec) | 18.09s |
| 1/4 mile (sec) | 16.79s |
| Noise Level | Electric |
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| Idle (dB) | 31.2dB |
| Idle with AC blower at half (dB) | 51.3dB |
| Body | Electric |
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| Construction | Five-door crossover, monocoque |
| Weight (kg) | 1535kg (estimated) |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/80 D17 |
| Suspension | Electric |
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| Front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear | Independent, multi-link, coil springs |
| Steering | Electric |
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| Type | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power assist | Electric |
| Turning Circle Diameter (mts) | 10.6m |
| Brakes | Electric |
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| Front | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Solid discs |
| Dimensions | Electric |
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| Length | 4180mm |
| Width (mm) | 1800mm |
| Height | 1570mm |
| Wheel base | 2600mm |
| Front Track (mm) | 1564mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1575mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 172mm |
| Boot Capacity (Lts) | 332 litres |
| Interior | Electric |
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| Cruise control | Available |
| Drive modes | Available |
| Wireless phone charging | Available |
| Auto dimming inner rear view mirror | Available |
| Sunroof | Available |
| Safety Features | Electric |
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| Airbags | 6 |
| Tyre Pressure monitoring system | Available |
| Range | Electric |
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| City | 324km |
| Highway | 295km |
| Claimed | 452km |
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