HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC

One of the two options in the Rs 20 to 25 lakh EV space Hyundai’s Kona Electric. The first mainstream

EV to go on sale in India, the all-electric crossover The all-electric crossover sold across the globe including markets like North America and Europe sports unconventional styling helping set it apart from regular petrol and diesel SUVs in more ways than one. Driving the front wheels is an electric motor with a single-speed transmission coupled with a 39.2kWh battery pack. The Kona Electric has an ARAI certified range of 425km and in real-world conditions, it will do close to 350km on a single charge making it suitable for daily commutes within the city requiring a top-up maybe once a week. Aside from its eye-catching styling, other USPs of the

Kona Electric include premium features like LED headlamps, ventilated and heated seats, electrically adjustable driver’s seat among others. It also comes with paddle shifters that let the driver toggle between three regenerative braking modes and a driver only setting for the automatic aircon that helps cuts down battery consumption enhancing overall range. Priced at just under Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom), Kona Electric is easily one of the most sensible EVs on sale in India.