Leveraging on Kona Electric’s success, Hyundai aims to sell about 560,000 EVs annually by the year 2025.
Hyundai Motor Company’s full-electric compact SUV ‘Kona Electric’ has surpassed the 100,000 global sales milestone. The cumulative sales of electric SUV reached 103,719 units as of June 30, in just over two years since its launch in March 2018. The company says that sales outside of its home market Korea accounted for more than three quarters of the total.
The Kona Electric has been widely lauded for its class-leading driving range, fast-charging capability, safety and convenience features. Recently in April 2020, the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards named the model the “Best Small Family Car”, based on its performance during a 24-hour, 1,600-km European road trip. The same year, U.S. News & World Report named it the Best Electric Vehicle.
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In 2019, WardsAuto included Kona Electric on its 10 best engines list. In 2018, Auto Express named it the Affordable Electric Car of the Year. The EV also played a role in the Kona nameplate winning Spanish newspaper ABC’s Best Car of the Year award. It also won the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.
The compact electric SUV is also sold in India with the 39.2 kWh battery pack, offering a range of up to 452 km (ARAI-certified) per single charge. The Kona Electric can be charged to 80 per cent capacity in just 57 minutes with a 50 kW DC fast charger using CCS Type II charging port, while a 7.2 kW Level-II charger takes 6 hours and 10 minutes.
Building on Kona Electric’s successful legacy, Hyundai Motor Company is focused on making zero-emissions mobility a reality, making it a significant part of its long-term strategy. By 2025, the company aims to sell 560,000 battery electric vehicles in addition to FCEV models.
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