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2024 Hyundai Kona electric and gas variants debut at the 2023 New York Auto Show

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The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and gasoline variants make their debut today at the NY Auto Show. This new generation of Kona starts with the Electric model as Hyundai says it developed a new platform with the electric model as the priority. It’s packing the smallest of increases in battery size, which Hyundai says is good for 260 miles of range. Hyundai is offering two different powertrain options for your choosing if you prefer the gasoline variant. A base 2.0-liter four-cylinder is the standard engine, but a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is available on Limited and N Line trims.

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- Hyundai showed off the design of its 2024 Kona late last year, but today, Hyundai is feeding us all the US specs as the new Kona makes its North American debut at the New York Auto Show. This new generation of Kona starts with the electric model. Hyundai says it developed a new platform with the electric model as the priority. It's packing the smallest of increases in battery size to 64.8 kilowatt hours, which Hyundai says is good for 260 miles of range.

EPA numbers aren't available yet, but the 2023 Kona Electric is rated for 258 miles. A smaller 48.6 kilowatt hour battery pack will be available for this generation of Kona Electric, too-- this one allowing for 197 miles of range. This marks the first time Hyundai has offered the Kona Electric with two different packs. Hyundai's new Kona platform still uses 400 volt architecture. Charging speeds are similar to the previous model.

Hyundai promises a 10% to 80% charge will take about 43 minutes in ideal conditions, but doesn't quote a max speed. It'll also be capable of vehicle-to-load, like other Hyundai-Kia EVs, but can only output 1.7 kilowatts of power. No matter the battery pack, the Kona Electric retains its front wheel drive-only layout, but features a multi-link rear suspension. The big battery pack version has a single electric motor good for 201 horsepower and 188 pound feet of torque.