The Kona Electric is now on sale in the United Kingdom, with Hyundai releasing official pricing and specs for the facelifted model. Available in the SE Connect, Premium and Ultimate trim levels, it can be ordered from £ 33,125 (US$ 46,231) OTR, £ 34,475 (US$ 48,115) for the mid-range grade and £ 40,375 (US$ 56,349) for the top-of-the-line. he base trim is equipped a 10.25-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reversing camera with rear parking sensors, keyless entry and go, and smart adaptive cruise control.
Power is supplied by a 136 PS motor and a 39.2 kWh battery that enables a 304–km range. In
this configuration, the Kona Electric does the 0-100 km/h in 9.9
seconds, with a 155 km/h top speed. Stepping up to them Premium model
adds full LED headlights, LED taillights, power folding door mirrors,
rain-sensing wipers, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Assist. The heated front seats, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and
wireless charging pad are standard as well.
Besides the aforementioned powertrain, the
Premium can also be ordered with a more powerful unit, which brings 204 PS and a 64 kWh battery. It is 2 full seconds quicker to 100 km/h, will top out at 167 km/h and has a maximum autonomy of 483 km.
Customers opting for the Ultimate will get
extra gear, such as the electric sunroof, leather upholstery, power operated
front seats with ventilation, heated rear seats and Highway Drive Assist. The
range-topper is offered exclusively with the more potent motor and bigger
battery.
