{"id":248168,"date":"2023-12-11T22:19:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T22:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=248168"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:19:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T22:19:46","slug":"2024-hyundai-kona-electric-new-smaller-battery-option-as-expensive-as-old-big-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/2024-hyundai-kona-electric-new-smaller-battery-option-as-expensive-as-old-big-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Hyundai Kona Electric: New Smaller Battery Option As Expensive As Old Big Battery"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hyundai has just announced pricing for the new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric model, which for the very first time will be available in two battery versions.<\/p>\n
The smaller battery option of the Hyundai Kona Electric previously was not available in North America (it was offered in Europe).<\/p>\n
In the 2024 model year, there will be two main battery\/powertrain versions, including the SE with a 48.6-kilowatt-hour battery and a 99-kilowatt electric motor, and the SEL with a 64.8-kWh battery and a 150-kW electric motor. Previously, there was only a 64-kWh battery version with a 150-kW electric motor.<\/p>\n
In terms of pricing, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SE starts at an MSRP of $32,675 (plus a $1,335 destination charge), which is just $875 less than the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric with a 64-kWh battery. That’s not good news, considering the smaller battery, less range, and less power.<\/p>\n
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL starts at an MSRP of $36,675, so $3,125 or 9.3% more than the outgoing big battery version. There is also a better-equipped Limited trim, which costs $41,045.<\/p>\n
Of course, as long as the Hyundai Kona Electric is imported, it’s also not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but the incentive might be available through leasing.<\/p>\n