What You Need To Know About the Hyundai Kona Electric

 

 

The Kona Electric is a powerful, modern, all-electric SUV from Hyundai. Read on for everything you need to know about the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric.

 

 

As of early 2023, there are only about 3 million electric cars in the U.S. That represents just 1% of the total number of vehicles in this country.

 

But that number is expected to increase dramatically soon. More automakers are starting to manufacture electric cars, and it's likely going to lead to electric car sales spiking in the not-too-distant future.

 

Hyundai is one of the automakers getting in on the action. They released the Hyundai Kona Electric for the first time in 2019, and it's now proving to be one of the best electric cars on the market today.

Are you interested in getting behind the wheel of an electric car? If so, you should consider driving home in a brand-new 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. But before you do, you should take the time to familiarize yourself with it so that you know what it's going to bring to the table.

 

Here is what you need to know about the latest Kona Electric.

 

Trims

 

Hyundai made some slight tweaks to the trims that are available for the Hyundai Kona Electric between the 2022 and 2023 model years.

 

The base trim, which was previously known as the SEL trim for the 2022 model, is now known as the SE trim. The SEL Convenience Package for the 2022 model, meanwhile, is now known as the SEL trim.

 

The only trim that remains the same is the Limited trim, which is the highest trim available for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. It includes all the bells and whistles that Hyundai has available for the Kona Electric.

 

Regardless of which trim you decide to go with when buying a 2023 Kona Electric, though, you'll be treated to the same permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor as well as the same battery pack.

 

Motor and Battery

 

If you've been thinking about buying an electric vehicle like the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, the motor and battery found in it will obviously be of the utmost importance. So let's discuss these two things next.

 

You'll be happy to hear that the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric comes with an electric motor that's capable of producing up to 201 horsepower. This motor is used to provide power for the compact SUV's front wheels. All-wheel drive isn't currently offered as an option for the Kona Electric.

 

The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is also equipped with a 64.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It's situated in the floor of the Kona Electric, which gives the SUV a low center of gravity and provides a smoother ride overall.

 

Range

 

Another thing that you're going to be happy to hear when it comes to the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is that it offers excellent electric range. It's capable of traveling up to 258 miles on a single charge.

 

It's able to get this kind of electric range due in large part to its aggressive regenerative braking system. It also provides you with the option to adjust just how aggressive this system will be when you're driving the Kona Electric by pulling on the paddles that are located behind the SUV's steering wheel.

 

As far as charging the battery in the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is concerned, you can use a 110-volt household outlet when you're in a bind. But a 240-volt outlet would be a better option at home. You'll also be able to charge the battery at any DC fast-charging station.

 

Interior

 

The motor and battery might be the features that people will pay the closest attention to with regard to the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. But when you get behind the wheel of the Kona Electric, you'll be just as impressed with the design of its interior.

 

The inside of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric includes high-quality materials, an aesthetically pleasing layout, and more than enough room to stretch out in both the front and rear seats. There is also about 19 cubic feet of cargo space in the newest Kona Electric, which will be perfect for those who plan on taking it out on road trips or even just running errands all over town.

 

Technology

 

The interior of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric will provide you with more than just room to stretch out and cargo space. It's also jam-packed with more technological features than you might expect to find in a relatively compact SUV.

 

There is a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities and a 10.3-inch touchscreen if you'd like to upgrade to it in one of the two higher trims. There is also a 10.3-inch reconfigurable digital gauge display found in all three trims.

 

Safety

 

Although the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is on the smaller side compared to some other SUVs, it's every bit as safe as you'll want it to be thanks to several standard safety features found in it. This includes features like lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist and automated emergency braking with forward-collision warning.

 

You can also set out to make the Kona Electric even safer by outfitting it with optional safety features like adaptive cruise control and pedestrian detection.

 

Price

 

After hearing about everything the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric has to offer, you might be under the impression that it'd cost a small fortune. But it's affordably priced when you consider all the fantastic features found in it.

 

The new Kona Electric starts at just $33,550 MSRP and goes up from there.

 

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A big part of the reason why there aren't more electric cars out on the road today is that automakers simply aren't manufacturing enough of them yet. But that's beginning to change, and the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is proof that there are electric cars that are worth buying on dealer's lots now.

 

If you'd like to take one out for a test drive, Taylor Hyundai can help you climb behind the wheel of one. We'd also be happy to speak with you more about what you can expect when you start driving around in the latest Kona Electric.

 

Contact us to schedule a test drive or to get additional information on Hyundai electric cars.