Hyundai has high expectations for the second-generation Kona Electric, for which the automaker released powertrain specifications earlier this week.
Hyundai Europe CEO Michael Cole said he expects the new Kona Electric to account for 60 percent of sales of That would represent a sharp increase from the , which made up roughly 40 percent of the model line's sales in 2022, according to figures from market researcherLast year, the Kona Electric was the No. 9-selling electric vehicle in Europe with 41,448 sales, and based on that performance, Hyundai has set the bar ever higher for the second-generation model that arrives later this year.achieve increased sales, Hyundai made it bigger, responding to customer demand for more interior space.
At the same time, the automaker managed to make the crossover more aerodynamic to increase range. The new Kona Electric has a 0.27 drag coefficient, compared to 0.29 for the outgoing model. One way Hyundai managed to achieve that was by using active air flaps in the front to reduce the airflow when it's not needed for cooling. This feature is not very common on small crossovers., and Hyundai design head Sangyup Lee toldthat was on purpose.
There's also a long range variant equipped with a 65.4-kWh battery that motivates a 160-kW motor. This model promises a WLTP range of 304 miles . As before, both variants on offer are front-wheel drive.Kona Electric will be manufactured at the company's factory in Nosovice, Czech Republic.
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