Hyundai Kona EV

Started by 68_427, August 23, 2017, 09:51:53 PM

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QuoteThe Kona EV's range is reportedly around 210-240 miles on a charge EPA (~500km/310 miles NEDC), which would be competitive with the Chevy Bolt.
New spy shots provide the first look at Hyundai's upcoming electric variant of the compact Kona crossover. For the EV, the designers tweak the model's styling by closing the front grille, and the exhaust is gone since it's no longer necessary.

The heavy camouflage hides any other design tweaks, but we don't expect Hyundai to overhaul the Kona's shape for the EV variant. That's not a bad thing, though. The Kona is quite a stylish entry in the compact crossover segment. It keeps up with the more adventurous lines like the Toyota C-HR.

Hyundai has already confirmed a few details about the Kona EV's capabilities. For example, a company executive told us that the model would have a range "over 390 kilometers," which is 242 miles. With that said, it's not entirely clear whether that spec is under the more lenient NEDC test, the harsher EPA evaluation...or something in between. For comparison, the Chevrolet Bolt has an EPA range rating of 238 miles (383 km)via a 60 kWh battery.

An apparent leak also suggested that the Kona EV would arrive at dealers in fall 2018 and pointed to a real-world range of 217 miles (349 km) from battery with just over 50 kilowatt-hours. Hyundai will also add hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants to the Kona's powertrain range later. Whatever the number ends up being, it will be over 200 miles of real-world driving.

Hyundai expects the Kona's funky styling to be a big success. For example, we are already seeing test mules like the next-gen Santa Fe sharing major cues from the vehicle's front end, like the split headlights.

http://insideevs.com/hyundai-kona-ev-spied/


QuoteNew eco-vehicle development roadmap

The new model will spearhead Hyundai Motor's plans to accelerate development of low emission vehicles, in line with Hyundai Motor Group's renewed goal of introducing 31 eco-friendly models (Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors combined) to global markets by 2020. This new development roadmap also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor and its affiliate toward realizing the ultimate ambition of creating a cleaner environment through eco-friendly vehicles.

Hyundai Motor plans to take a multi-pronged approach to its eco-vehicle program. The company is committed to a future vehicle line-up comprising a variety of powertrain options – electric, hybrid and fuel cell – to suit customers' varied lifestyles.

Spurred on by greater global demand for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly vehicles, the roadmap sets out the brand's goal of leading the global popularization of hybrid vehicles, expanding its lineup to SUVs and large vehicles. Another part of the plan is the development of 4WD and FR (Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive) variants, building on its proprietary Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) system, which was developed in 2011.

While Hyundai Motor continues to develop its leadership of the electric vehicle market with its current IONIQ model, the company also aims to establish a lineup ranging from small EVs to large and luxurious Genesis-brand models. Hyundai Motor's electric vehicle development will take place in multiple phases:

Launch of EV version of the Kona compact SUV, with range of 390km in first half of 2018
Launch of Genesis EV model in 2021
Launch of long-range EV, with 500km range after 2021

Furthermore, Hyundai Motor will develop its first dedicated architecture for pure electric vehicles, which will allow the company to produce multiple models with longer driving ranges.

Hyundai Motor will also strengthen its global leadership in hydrogen fuel cell technology. This will center on enhancing research and development efforts to boost FCEV performance and durability, while also making the technology smaller and cheaper so that it can be applied to smaller sedans. As part of these efforts, Hyundai Motor will unveil a new hydrogen-powered bus in the fourth quarter of this year.






As much as I like the Bolt this could hurt it's sales potential big time
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