Hyundai Kona turned into a electric car

27 February 2018

The novelty is claimed as the first subcollector electric crossover

In the summer of last year debuted extravagant crossover Hyundai Kona. Comparable with the popular Russian "Krutoi" size, this model offers a more "fashionable" design, quality interior and an adult filling. For example, as you are 177-HP version with turbo engine displacement of 1.6 liters? This compact SUV is focused on the markets of developed countries, including the United States and Europe. Now there is a fully electric version of "Kona".

The normal version of the crossover with the engine of new Hyundai Kona Electric is characterized primarily by the front bumper. The electric motors don't need much air for cooling, so there are no air intakes.

About the electric car based on Hyundai Kona began to talk during the announcement of the base model. Then there were rumors that the reserve will be about 400 kilometers. Whether it's the real model? Yes and no: Kona Electric will be available in two versions, which will vary the capacity of the accumulator 64, or is 39.2 kW / h Respectively, at full charge they can travel about 470 or 300 kilometers.

Depending on the version will vary and the power of electromotor: 204 or 135 horsepower (150 kW or 99). Thus, regardless of the other factors stated torque 395 N·m. the major modification Kona Electric will be very quick: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h she will spend 7.6 seconds. However, the "maximum speed" is limited on a mark of 167 km/h.

When you use rapid stations with constant current of 100 kW for charging to 80% will be spent approximately 54 minutes. If you use the built-in a 7.2-kW charger for AC, it will have to wait 9 hours and 40 minutes for the older version of the car or 6 hours and 10 minutes for the younger ones.

Sales of Hyundai's Electric Kona will begin a little later. In Russia, the car can not wait: we have not supplied even a simple version, not to mention electric.