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JANUARY 19: Kona Electric driven in Australia
Hyundai's new electric Kona is here, finally, and it presents as a more thought-provoking option than any would've thought when we first drove it way back in November.
JANUARY 9: Australian pricing announced
Snapshot
- 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing confirmed
- More-affordable entry price for second-gen small electric SUV
- Flagship Premium variant up $4000, limited to extended battery
The new-generation 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric will be sold in Australia with a more affordable entry price than the model it replaces.
Hyundai Australia has confirmed the second-generation Kona Electric small SUV is set to start from $54,000 before on-road costs – down $500 from the entry-level grade of its markedly smaller predecessor.
The Kona Electric will be offered in two grades – Electric and Electric Premium – with Standard Range or Extended Range options. The entry model is available with Standard Range or Extended Range batteries, while the Electric Premium is limited to the Extended Range setup.
For context, the Chinese-built BYD Atto 3 – arguably the Kona Electric's biggest rival in Australia and the nation's third best-selling EV – is priced between $48,011 and $51,011 before on-road costs for the standard and extended range variants, respectively.
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The 2024 Kona Electric Extended Range is priced at $58,000 before on-road costs – down $2500 from the equivalent first-generation model.
The Kona Electric Standard Range features a 48.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack, a 99kW electric motor, and a single-speed reduction gear powering the front wheels, with a WLTP-rated 370-kilometre driving range. It supports a 100kW maximum DC fast-charging speed.
Opting for the Extended Range sees a larger 64.8kWh battery and 150kW electric motor, which enables a 505-kilometre WLTP-rated driving range for the base Kona Electric on 17-inch wheels or 444km for the range-topping Kona Electric Premium on 19-inch wheels.
The range-topping Kona Electric Premium Extended Range is listed at $68,000 plus on-road costs – up $4000 over the previous Kona Electric Highlander Extended Range. A standard-range flagship variant will not be offered in Australia at launch.
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The brand has confirmed all variants of the Kona Electric will be fitted with a space-saver spare wheel in Australia, a first in the small E-SUV segment where it competes against the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Kia Niro EV and Peugeot E-2008.
Standard equipment largely matches respective versions of the internal-combustion Kona line-up, though the base Kona Electric also features a full-digital instrument cluster, built-in satellite navigation, rain-sensing wipers, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Kona Electric-specific equipment includes a heat pump, a battery conditioning system, an internal vehicle-to-load power outlet, regenerative braking and one-pedal driving, while the Electric Premium adds a Kona-first windscreen-projected head-up display.
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As with other electric Hyundai vehicles, the Kona Electric is covered by the brand’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a separate eight-year/160,000-kilometre warranty for high-voltage components, including the lithium-ion battery pack.
Following the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles, the second-gen Kona Electric now only requires servicing every 24 months or 30,000 kilometres – capped at $520 each for the first three dealer services.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is now available in Australia. Stay tuned for our local drive impressions on Friday, January 19.
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change (vs equivalent 2023 Kona Electric) |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Standard Range | $54,000 | down $500 (Elite Standard Range) |
| Electric Extended Range | $58,000 | down $2500 (Elite Extended Range) |
| Electric Premium Extended Range | $68,000 | up $4000 (Highlander Extended Range) |
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric features
| 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric features | |
|---|---|
| 17-inch alloy wheels with spare wheel | One-pedal drive mode |
| 12.3-inch infotainment system | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Built-in satellite navigation | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless OTA update imminent) | LED interior lighting |
| Bluelink connected-car service | Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, motorcycle, junction-turning, direct oncoming) |
| Six-speaker audio system | Traffic sign recognition |
| Over-the-air software updates | Lane-keep assist |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Lane following assist |
| Keyless entry and push-button start | Intelligent speed limit assist |
| Wireless phone charger | Blind-spot alert |
| LED headlights (reflector-type), tail-lights and daytime running lamps | Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Cloth upholstery | High beam assist |
| Dual-zone climate control | Driver attention alert |
| Two-way driver’s seat lumbar support | Driver monitoring camera |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Leading vehicle departure alert |
| Heat pump | Safe exit warning |
| Battery conditioning system | Adaptive cruise control |
| Internal vehicle-to-load system | Rear occupant alert |
| Regenerative braking | |
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium features
| In addition to Kona Electric | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch alloy wheels with spare wheel | Rear privacy glass |
| Eight-speaker Bose audio system | 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory function |
| Remote smart parking assist | Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat |
| Head-up display | Premium relaxation front seats |
| Electric tailgate | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Ambient mood lighting | Heated steering wheel |
| Full-width front DRL | Heated rear outboard seats |
| Wide glass sunroof | Full-LED projector-type headlights |
| Leather-appointed upholstery | Full-LED tail-lights |
| Blind-spot view monitor Low-speed reverse AEB | 360-degree camera system |
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| 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric colours | |
|---|---|
| Atlas white | Mirage green |
| Abyss black* | Denim blue* |
| Ecotronic grey* | Meta blue* |
| Ultimate red* | |
| 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric options | |
|---|---|
| * Metallic paint | $595 |
| Light shale or sage green interior (Premium only) | $595 |
| 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric service pricing | |
|---|---|
| Service interval | Price |
| 24-month/30,000km | $520 |
| 48-month/60,000km | $520 |
| 72-month/90,000km | $520 |
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