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

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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
Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 23.72 lakh
Engine	Electric
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
Drive Layout	Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Single-speed reduction
Braking	Electric
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	26.97m, 2.62s
Acceleration	Electric
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
Idle (dB)	31.2dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)	51.3dB
Body	Electric
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
Front	Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
Rear	Independent, multi-link, coil springs
Steering	Electric
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	10.6m
Brakes	Electric
Front	Ventilated discs
Rear	Solid discs
Dimensions	Electric
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
Cruise control	Available
Drive modes	Available
Wireless phone charging	Available
Auto dimming inner rear view mirror	Available
Sunroof	Available
Safety Features	Electric
Airbags	6
Tyre Pressure monitoring system	Available
Range	Electric
City	324km
Highway	295km
Claimed	452km

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