Hyundai has just revealed plans for a major low emissions vehicle product push with three new all-electric vehicles before 2022, which will join the EV version of the Ioniq in the firm’s electric stable.
The first of those three vehicles to arrive will be an all-electric version of the new Kona crossover, which will go on sale next year. Hyundai has already confirmed the car is under development, but these spy pictures are our first look at the new electrified Nissan Juke rival.
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It may seem odd to apply extensive camouflage to a new variant of a car we’ve already seen, but this suggests that Hyundai is planning some unique styling elements for the Kona EV.
For instance, comparing the fully electric version of the Ioniq compared to its two hybrid siblings throws up one or two design differences, the most notable of which is the smooth, deleted grille defining the car’s face.
Hyundai could be readying a similar theme underneath the disguise, to differentiate the all-electric Kona from its petrol and diesel powered stable mates.
While any design changes remain under wraps for now, Hyundai has revealed it is targeting an official range of 242 miles on a single charge for the Kona EV. That stretches comfortably beyond the 174-mile range currently claimed for the Ioniq EV with its 28kWh battery pack.
Hyundai has confirmed it will launch the electric Kona in the first half of 2018. A plug-in hybrid Kona could appear further down the line too.
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