Hyundai Kona Electric hits milestone of 100,000 global sales

Kona Electric, Hyundai Motor Company’s globally rewarded full electric compact SUV, has surpassed the 100,000 global sales milestone. Cumulative sales of Kona Electric reached 103,719 units as of 30 June — just over two years since its launch in March 2018. Sales outside of its home market Korea, accounted for more than three quarters of the total. 

In April 2020, the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards named this model as the Best Small Family Car, based on its performance during a 24-hour, 1,600-km European road trip. The same year, US News & World Report named it the Best Electric Vehicle. 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. 

Kona Electric has been widely lauded for its class-leading driving range, fast-charging capability, safety and convenience features. 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.   

This compact electric CUV has a generous average drive of 300km, high-efficiency of 100 kW and 150 kW, electric motor powertrain, and a high-voltage lithium-ion battery in the variants of 39 kWh or 64 kWh. It combines bold and fresh design elements that include the signature LED headlights, taillights and daytime running lights. LED-headlight-equipped models featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, next-generation Blue Link connected car system, rain-sensing wipers and Qi wireless-device charging add to the Kona’s appeal and functionality. 

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company offers a range of world-class vehicles and mobility services in more than 200 countries. Hyundai Motor sold more than 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2019, and currently employs some 120,000 personnel worldwide. The company is enhancing its product line-up with vehicles designed to help usher in a more sustainable future, while offering innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. Through the process, Hyundai aims to facilitate ‘Progress for Humanity’ with smart mobility solutions that vitalise connections between people, and provide quality time to its customers.

Abans Auto is the authorised distributor for Hyundai vehicles in Sri Lanka, with the Abans Hyundai Flagship Store located at the Colombo City Centre – the first of its kind inside a shopping mall. Also by Abans Auto, the state-of-the-art Hyundai-dedicated service centre situated at 77A, New Nuge Road, Peliyagoda is equipped with advanced facilities, and the latest in diagnostic and service equipment to ensure that your Hyundai gets nothing but the best of care.    

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