Hyundai‘s latest launch, the 2024 Kona Electric, stands out with its blend of enhanced features and practical improvements. This new model, set to arrive in the United States by late fall, brings subtle yet significant upgrades to its predecessor, the 2023 Kona Electric.

The electric car has a 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery.

The 2024 Kona Electric showcases a slightly larger 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery, a minor but meaningful increase from the previous 64 kWh capacity. This enhancement results in a modest boost in range, offering 261 miles on a single charge according to EPA estimates. This increase, though seemingly small, indicates Hyundai’s commitment to incremental progress in EV technology.

However, it’s not just about longer distances. The new Kona Electric also introduces improvements in efficiency, although it’s marginally less energy-efficient than its predecessor. With an energy consumption rate of 116 MPGe, or about 291 watt-hours per mile, it’s a slight uptick in energy use. This could be attributed to the vehicle’s larger dimensions, including a longer wheelbase and increased width, potentially affecting aerodynamics.

Charging time sees a substantial improvement, thanks to a more powerful 10.8-kW on-board charger, reducing full charging time by about three hours. Additionally, DC fast charging is faster, taking 43 minutes to reach 80% charge.

The 2024 model introduces new features like the i-Pedal mode for one-pedal driving and a Smart Regenerative System that adapts to traffic conditions. These innovations, along with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, highlight Hyundai’s focus on enhancing the driver experience in electric mobility.

While pricing remains unannounced, it’s expected to be in line with the outgoing model, making it a competitive option in the EV market. However, the lack of eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit for imported EVs is a notable drawback. But with the discontinuation of Chevrolet Bolt EV, the Kona Electric has an opportunity to capture a significant portion of the entry-level EV segment.

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Hyundai has revamped the Kona EV with greater room and a longer range. The original Kona EV was a compact electric crossover but came with a shorter range. The new model seems to have restored the appeal of the Kona with its improved range and more room inside the EV.

The new entry Kona EV will expectedly compete favorably with some of the models that had displaced the original Kona such as the Ioniq 5. This comes after several months of peeks into the model. The revamped Kona EV has a sleeker design than its predecessor. There are improvements in the powertrain as well as interior innovations. The model has a 65.4kWh battery option that delivers a range of 304 miles via the WLTP testing cycle. Although the EPA testing range will be more conservative, it will be significantly higher than the 258 miles from the gen-1 Kona EV.

The revamped Hyundai Kona EV has a larger interior space than the current model. It also has more storage (up to 17 cubic feet of trunk space) and features a front trunk and several in-cabin tech features. It has an optional heads-up display but this will not be available in North America. There are, however, dual 12.3-inch screens and OTA software updates, as well as NFC-based digital key support.

The new Kona EV features battery preconditioning for improved charging times and cold weather range. The model’s vehicle-to-load support lets you power devices both inside and outside of the EV. The car also features the i-Pedal one-pedal driving but the model lacks the 800W architecture currently in some of its competition. It will therefore take 41 minutes to charge the battery from 10% to 80%.

Hyundai has not released the pricing details for the Kona EV but says the ICE and hybrid versions of the Kona will continue to exist with the EV. The Kona EV will berth in the US by the third quarter of this year.

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