Revised 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Arrives In Britain, Starts At £33,125

The Kona Electric is now on sale in the United Kingdom, with Hyundai releasing  official pricing and specs for the facelifted model.

Available in the SE Connect, Premium and Ultimate trim levels, it can be ordered from £33,125 ($46,231) OTR, £34,475 ($48,115) for the mid-range grade and £40,375 ($56,349) for the top-of-the-line.

The base trim is equipped a 10.25-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reversing camera with rear parking sensors, keyless entry and go, and smart adaptive cruise control.

Review: Hyundai Kona Electric Is A Well-Rounded EV That’ll Go Easy On Your Finances

Power is supplied by a 136 PS (134 HP / 100 kW) motor and a 39.2 kWh battery that enables a 304–km (189-mile) range. In this configuration, the Kona Electric does the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9.9 seconds, with a 155 km/h (96 mph) top speed.

Stepping up to them Premium model adds full LED headlights, LED taillights, power folding door mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Assist. The heated front seats, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and wireless charging pad are standard as well.

Besides the aforementioned powertrain, the Premium can also be ordered with a more powerful unit, which brings 204 PS (201 HP / 150 kW) and a 64 kWh battery. It is 2 full seconds quicker to 100 km/h (62 mph), will top out at 167 km/h (104 mph) and has a maximum autonomy of 483 km (300 miles).

Customers opting for the Ultimate will get extra gear, such as the electric sunroof, leather upholstery, power operated front seats with ventilation, heated rear seats and Highway Drive Assist. The range-topper is offered exclusively with the more potent motor and bigger battery.