Hyundai Motors introduced the Kona electric in India in 2019, with a starting price of Rs 25.30 lakhs (ex-showroom).
The pricing was eventually lowered, and the electric vehicle (EV) was available until now for Rs 23.84 lakhs (ex-showroom).
While Hyundai did drop costs by over Rs 2 lakh at the end, the introduction of smaller and cheaper e-SUVs, ranging from the Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV to the Mahindra XUV400, meant that the EV was positioned higher and had even less market traction.
According to Autocar, the Kona Electric is no longer available in India, as the company has quietly withdrawn the EV from its official website. Currently, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the sole electric vehicle in their Indian portfolio, and it has received positive feedback.
The age of the vehicle —which has been on the market for the past five years without any modifications—may be one of the factors contributing to its discontinuation, as per reports. Another explanation would be to provide room in the EV lineup for the Hyundai Creta Electric, which is presently in development and should be on display in showrooms by January 2025, reports add.
Hyundai Kona EV: About The Vehicle
The Hyundai Kona is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor with 136 horsepower and 395 Nm of torque. It comes equipped with a 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery.
The claimed acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 9.7 seconds. There are three driving modes available: eco, comfort, and sport. The vehicle offers adjustable regenerative braking with paddle shifters.
A 50 kW DC fast charger can charge the battery to 80 per cent capacity in around 57 minutes, while a regular AC charger takes 6 hours and 10 minutes. When fully charged, it claimed to have a driving range of 452 km.
Some of the features were a 7.0-inch dashboard screen, an 8.0-inch touchscreen entertainment system, a head-up display, automated climate control, a sunroof, heated ORVMs, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated electrically adjustable front seats, and a reverse camera with parking sensors.
Meanwhile, the next Hyundai Creta electric will be significantly localised in India and is projected to have a range of up to 500 kilometres on a full charge.
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