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Kona Electric upgrade available from late 2019 The new Kona will enable AC charging at up to 11 kW Hyundai has announced an upgrade of the Kona Electric SUV, which will be available in Europe by the end of this year. The new model features higher power charging capabilities and an improved navigation system. The most important innovation is a three-phase on-board charger which will enable AC charging at up to 11 kW. This is in addition to the rapid DC charging option which comes as standard. The faster AC charging capacity will reduce charging times on public 3-phase AC chargers and some home-based units. The Kona Electric also has a new optional navigation system with a 10.25-inch centre display which incorporates the eCall safety feature. The charging control system, which can be accessed via the Blue Link app, also provides information on charging times and expected range and can be pre-programmed to charge the Kona at specified times. The Korean company offers the vehicle with two different battery sizes, 39 kWh and 64 kWh, and a number of assistant systems. Only launched in 2018, the Kona Electric has already received a number of plaudits including the NGC Car of the Year 2018. As commented by NGC on making the award: “With its 279 mile range, the Hyundai Kona Electric represents outstanding value for money when compared with rival offerings. As the first to bring a long-distance EV to mass-market customers – and with such a capable package – Hyundai’s Kona Electric is NGC’s Car of the Year 2018.” In addition to the Kona Electric, Hyundai offers a number of low emission power-trains including the IONIQ trio of models (Hybrid, Plug-in, Electric), 48-Volt hybrid versions of Tucson and the fuel cell-powered NEXO. This portfolio makes Hyundai an important player in electrified vehicles, offering consumers an wide choice of low-emission to zero-emission vehicles. “With emission-free, connected vehicles such as the Kona Electric, Hyundai is not only one of the pioneers for clean mobility, but is also striving constantly to meet the demands of the growing number of consumers for more eco-friendly cars,” says Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe.
Origin: Kona Electric upgrade available from late 2019

2020 Hyundai VenueHandout / Hyundai Hyundai brought a few intriguing products to the New York Auto Show last week. There was the handsome redesigned Sonata, as well as the 2020 Venue, a “youthful” compact crossover designed to tempt even more buyers to make the switch to SUVs. And like the Sonata, which is said to be coming in N Line spec, the Venue will also be upfitted with the N Line badge and accompanying upgrades. Aussie website Drive reports this information nugget from an interview with Brian Smith, Hyundai’s North American COO, in an interview last week at the auto show. “This is really going to be a vehicle that I think applies to that as well,” Smith told Drive when asked about a potential Venue N Line. “I think the next one will be Sonata, but you’re going to see more across the lineup. So, while that may not be completely official, it’s a pretty safe indication that the new compact crossover will soon see the visual boosts that comes with that N Line badge. It’s unclear if it’ll also benefit from an increase in power, like alleged bump to 275 horsepower for the Sonata N Line. Regardless, the N Line doesn’t empart as much of a performance spike as those models that get the full N treatment, like the Veloster N, which is faster and all-around more athletic than the normal Veloster. Smith did technically leave the door open for a potential Venue N, however, telling Drive it could be.” The 2020 Venue will arrive on Hyundai lots as its smallest and most affordable SUV — and the automaker now offers seven SUVs — which is sure to make it appealing to North American buyers.
Origin: Hyundai’s 2020 Venue to get the N Line upgrade