Hyundai Kona Electric 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

If you want an electric vehicle but aren’t too keen on testing the reliability waters with an unknown (and as-yet unproven) brand in Australian If you want a regular car from a well-known brand that is available with an electric powertrain, then the Kona Electric makes logical sense, though it’s far from cutting edge.

It’s been two years since Hyundai launched its larger, stylistically bolder Kona revamp. And given that it’s shaping up as the hottest selling ‘small SUV Does Korea’s popular and stylish small SUV stack up in all-you-can-eat hybrid spec?

In two generations, the Hyundai Kona has fast entrenched itself as one of the Korean brand’s most important nameplates. We reviewed the Kona Electric at How does Hyundai’s current cheapest EV stack up as a daily drive across six months in the Chasing Cars garage?

For years Toyota has dominated the hybrid SUV space, achieving fuel economy so unlikely that other car makers could have wondered if they’d somehow Remarkable, Toyota-rivalling fuel efficiency is just one of the many appealing traits of the new base Hyundai Kona Hybrid

It’s a sign of the times: Hyundai is no longer an entry-level brand. In an age when cut-price Chinese carmakers such as MG and BYD are offering electric Arguably the most important variant of the new range, the Kona Electric has hit Aussie shores - but is it worth the price over the Hybrid?

Let’s play a game of word association. If I say ‘Hyundai’, there’s a high chance you might respond with: ‘i30’. That’s not surprising. At the time of The first-ever Kona Hybrid is here! Is it the sweet spot in the new Kona lineup and does it justify its $4000 price premium?

Small SUVs are increasingly taking on the role traditionally played by hatchbacks on the Australian markets – for some, it’s a sole vehicle that needs to Hyundai’s Kona grows a half-size bigger to better take on the Toyota Corolla Cross – and we’ve driven it in turbocharged, AWD form first

Who remembers run-out specials? Just ahead of a model being replaced by a shiny, flashy new generation, the outgoing one would see tempting driveaway Ahead of the all-new Hyundai Kona arriving later this year, we test the popular small SUV in Elite guise to see if the current generation is still worth consideration

Hyundai’s first quick crossover is Australia's most affordable fast small SUV, broadening the 2022 Kona range even further.

The Hyundai Kona range has been tweaked for 2021. Read out expert review find out whether the mid-spec Kona Elite is worth considering.

Is the Hyundai Kona N Line a good small SUV? Is this crossover safe? And is the Kona good value? Find out with our expert Kona review.

Read or watch our expert review of the Hyundai Kona Electric, including EV driving, handling, ride, interior quality, value, and practicality.

The Hyundai Kona has arrived to fight the Mazda CX-3. Which is best? We drive the Kona 2.0L and 1.6 turbo. Read Jake Williams' expert review here.

Luxury large eight-seat SUV hurtles itself into all-terrain adventure territory and sticks the muddy landing well

The arc from the excellent red-hot, turbo-petrol i30 hatch – that established Hyundai N brand credibility – to the latest N-car in the electric Ioniq 6 N For electric driver-focused ultra-performance for somewhat attainable money, Hyundai’s newest N-car has no competition

After a triumphant overall Car Of The Year 2026 victory and subsequent six-month long-term experience with the flagship Calligraphy, one might presume Mid-spec version of our reigning Car Of The Year continues to impress with its blend of smarts, efficiency and style

Chery Australia has today announced a new, series-parallel hybrid drivetrain for its C5 small SUV, intended to bridge the gap between the existing Chery New C5 plugless hybrid from Chery lobs at a competitive price, some $5000 beneath mainstream rivals from Korea and Japan

Omoda-Jaecoo has priced its petrol-powered J5 small SUV from $25,990 driveaway ahead of its imminent May debut. The internal-combustion (ICE) J5 range Essentially an upmarket Chery Tiggo 4, the Jaecoo J5 gains a turbocharged petrol option to serve alongside its existing electric offering

Hyundai has slashed electric car prices by up to $34,000 for existing 2023 stock, and up to $9700 for new electric models, effective immediately. The New and existing Hyundai electric models have received huge price reductions to clear stock

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The global launch of the 2026 Kia Seltos occurred last week and more details have come to light about the Hyundai Kona and Haval Jolion rival that will be Kia has confirmed more details of the new Seltos ahead of its Australian arrival — including how it plans to sell more

Australia’s new car sales reached record heights in 2025, pushing a slender 0.3 percent past 2024’s result with a total of 1,241,037 deliveries. The 100 best-selling vehicles in Australia in 2025, from the Ford Ranger ute to the Jaecoo J7 SUV

Hyundai Australia has laid out the full pricing and specifications for its new-generation Kona small SUV, which is set to kick off from $32,000 before Taking a substantial step up in price and size, the first of many new-gen Hyundai Konas have arrived with a host of turbocharged AWD, hybrid and fully-electric options

The Hyundai Kona N is now on sale in Australia and will pack serious punch with a 206kW turbocharged four pot.

An entry-level Hyundai Kona Electric is now $7,500 cheaper to buyer than it was previously though it does come at the cost of driving range.

Hyundai has released details of the Kona N small SUV which will go on sale before October this year with prices starting from $47,500 (before on-road

Hyundai has bumped by the price of entry to $62,000 (before on-roads) with increased range and 100kW DC charging speeds.

The 2021 Hyundai Kona has landed in Australia with a fresh new look, more equipment and a simplified line-up from $26,600 before on-roads.

All details on the forthcoming 2021 Hyundai Kona for Australia, including release date, engines, new N-Line and interior technology.

Hyundai Australia has upgraded the Kona small SUV for 2019, with the 2019 Hyundai Kona on sale now with important equipment upgrades across the range.

Ahead of a late 2018 or early 2019 Australian debut, the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has been revealed. Using a 39.2kWh or 64kWh battery packs, the Kona Electric offers up to 470km of tailpipe-emissions free driving whilst also offering a high-riding driving position and small SUV practicality.

Australia’s new-car sales results are in for yet another record-setting March, with 111,617 sales reported through the Federal Chamber of Automobile New-car market shows signs of resilience. Incentive-driven? Probably, with plug-in hybrids having a particularly big March