√2024 Hyundai Kona Electric price and specs: Cheaper entry price yet larger, better equipped

The entry price to the Hyundai Kona Electric range has been cut – despite the new model offering more space, technology and driving range – but top-of-the-range versions are dearer.

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing and specifications
Cheaper entry price despite more equipment
Flagship version $4000 more expensive
Up to 505km driving range, spare wheel on all models
Priced from $54,000 plus on-road costs

The cheapest model in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric small SUV range costs $500 less than before – and the next model up has a $2500 lower price than its predecessor – despite a larger body with more equipment and a longer driving range.

However at more than $70,000 drive-away, the top-of-the-range variant is $4000 dearer than the previous model – and more expensive than a Tesla Model Y, which is larger and can travel further on a single charge.

Prices shared by Hyundai dealers on social media – and expected to confirmed formally by Hyundai Australia soon – show the cheapest of three models in the new Kona Electric range lists for $54,000 plus on-road costs, $500 less than before, with a 370km claimed driving range.

Standard equipment – according to the Hyundai Australia website – includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens, keyless entry and start, a six-speaker stereo, cloth seats, and a full suite of advanced safety technology.

It is more expensive than a BYD Atto 3 small electric SUV from China, which is priced from $48,011 plus on-road costs with more equipment – but a 345km claimed range – or $51,011 plus on-road costs with a 420km claimed range.

Compared to a base-model Kona Hybrid, the entry-level Electric gains features such as a 12.3-inch instrument display, satellite navigation, wired not wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and body-coloured exterior cladding.

Kona Hybrid Premium interior pictured, which is all but identical to the Electric Premium.

The mid-tier Extended Range – with the same equipment but a larger battery pack good for 505km of claimed driving range – is priced from $58,000 plus on-road costs, or $2500 less than before.

The better-equipped Premium Extended Range is priced from $68,000 plus on-road costs, $4000 more than before, with a 444km range – and dearer than a Tesla Model Y at $65,400, which is in the class above, with a 455km claimed range.

Additional features include 19-inch alloy wheels, improved LED headlights, a sunroof, head-up display, 360-degree camera, blind-spot cameras, leather trim, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, a power tailgate, and more.

Powering the entry-level Standard Range is a 99kW/255Nm electric motor and 48.6kWh battery pack for a 370km claimed driving range in WLTP testing. It compares to a 100kW electric motor, 39.2kWh battery and 305km WLTP range from the previous Standard Range model.

Meanwhile the Extended Range upgrades to a 150kW/255Nm electric motor and 64.8kWh battery pack – compared to 150kW/395Nm and 64kWh from the previous model.

Driving range in WLTP testing is rated at 505km for the regular model on 17-inch wheels, or 444km for the Premium on 19-inch wheels.

Hyundai claims a 100kW DC fast charger can replenish either battery to 80 per cent in 45 minutes, which increases to 65 minutes on a 50kW charger. It does not quote a maximum charge power rating, but overseas tests suggest it is not capable of the full 100kW.

Dealers have been advised the only options are $595 for metallic paint, plus $295 for a Light Shale Grey or Sage Green interior for the Premium, replacing black – with the optional leather colour on offer depending on the exterior colour chosen.

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is expected to open for orders shortly. Stay tuned to Drive‘s full review coming soon.

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Australian pricing

Kona Electric Standard Range – $54,000 (down $500)
Kona Electric Extended Range – $58,000 (down $2500)
Kona Electric Premium Extended Range – $68,000 (up $4000)

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric standard features:

17-inch alloy wheels with space-saver spare wheel
Reflector LED headlights with dusk sensing, automatic high beams
LED daytime-running lights
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, Bluelink connected-car services, over-the-air updates
Rear-view camera
Keyless entry and start
Six-speaker sound system
Wireless smartphone charging
Dual-zone climate control
Cloth seat upholstery
Manually-adjustable front seats with two-way driver lumbar
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Open-type centre console with gear shifter as stalk on the steering column
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
LED interior lighting
Heat pump
One-pedal drive mode (four-stage regenerative braking)
Vehicle-to-load capability (interior port)
Seven airbags including front-centre airbag
Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian/cyclist detection, intersection assist
Lane-keep assist
Lane following assist
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
Evasive steering assist
Blind-spot monitoring with braking support
Rear cross-traffic alert with braking support
Driver attention warning with driver-facing camera
Traffic sign recogition
Door exit warning
Rear occupant alert

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium adds (over base):

19-inch alloy wheels
Projector LED headlights
Blind-spot view monitor
360-degree camera with 3D view
Low-speed rear autonomous emergency braking
Remote Smart Park Assist
Head-up display
Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system
Sunroof
Leather-appointed seat upholstery in black as standard, Light Shale Grey or Sage Green as options (depending on exterior colour)
10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat
‘Relaxation’ front seats with heating and ventilation
Heated outboard rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Power tailgate
Ambient interior mood lighting