Hyundai’s Kona redefines India’s EV revolution

August 6, 2019 5:19 pm

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched India’s first fully electric SUV- KONA Electric. Hyundai KONA is a true expression of Hyundai’s advanced technology in eco and clean mobility. Appealing to consumers with active, eco-focused lifestyle, Hyundai KONA Electric will offer youthful design, sporty driving and advanced technology offering first long Range Green SUV with 452 kms/charge.

‘KONA’ Electric is named after the idyllic west-coast region of the big Island of Hawaii. The KONA region is famous among endurance triathletes and thrill-seeking travellers, and this energetic image is further reflected in the innovative and distinctive design of this eco-focused SUV.

KONA Electric’s exterior styling features, voluminous, aggressive body styling, complemented by wide stance for great looks and confident handling in a variety of urban and adventure-oriented driving environments, makes it unique.
Commenting at the launch of Hyundai KONA Electric, S.S. Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited said “India is ushering into a new era with clean and connected mobility. We are committed to government’s vision of ‘shared’, ‘connected’ and ‘clean’ mobility. Hyundai is leading the future mobility solutions globally and will bring in the most relevant technology in the clean mobility space in the Indian market. As we embark on the journey of India’s future mobility, the launch of India’s first fully electric SUV KONA in India will be a revolutionary and a definitive forward move to change the perspective towards electric cars altogether.”

“The KONA Electric is the ‘the new normal’ as it is the first long range green SUV with 452 Kms/Charge (ARAI Certified) enhancing the customer confidence towards electric mobility. KONA Electric has received worldwide recognition and will be the most conducive e-vehicle for the Indian market. The Electric SUV showcases strengths of its SUV model combined with advanced innovative technology of an electric powertrain.” he added.