The car has now been delisted from Hyundai India’s website; it was Hyundai’s first EV in India.
25 Jun '24•Autocar India Team
Kona Electric came in as a CKD
It was launched at Rs 25.30 lakh; prices were later reduced by almost 2 lakhs to boost sales.
25 Jun '24•Autocar India Team
Kona Electric sales
However, sales never really took off against the likes of the Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV that were more affordable and offered better value.
25 Jun '24•Autocar India Team
Kona Electric specs
Kona Electric featured a 39.2kWh battery pack with an ARAI-claimed range of 452km; front axle mounted electric motor produced 136hp and 395Nm.
25 Jun '24•Autocar India Team
New-gen Kona Electric
A new-generation of the Kona Electric was globally revealed in 2023; however, this version will not be brought to India.
25 Jun '24•Autocar India Team
Creta EV to replace Kona Electric
Instead, Hyundai will replace the Kona Electric with the more affordable Creta EV in India that’s expected to launch early next year.
25 Jun '24•Autocar India Team
Creta EV details
Creta EV will share some of its underpinnings with new-gen Kona Electric sold overseas, but exterior and interior will be shared with regular ICE-powered Creta.