Hyundai Kona 2024 News

What a month! The war in the Middle East has created serious panic for commuters stung by soaring fuel prices.A way out of that spiral is getting into an electric vehicle (EV), and there are still several models available at heavily-discounted prices to make the transition from internal combustion engines easier.Here are a handful of electric bargains we found online at a minimum of 30 per cent off retail, with odometers capped at 10,000km for that fresh-car feel. Many had barely breached 2500km.To be sure, there must have been at least three examples at the lower prices advertised to make this list at the time of publishing. Most are dealer demonstrators, and all will bring savings if you depend on your vehicle on a daily basis, since the bulk of their early depreciation has already occurred.Kia Niro EVThe second-gen Niro launched in 2022 from an eye-watering $65K, putting punters off from what was a pleasant, competent and likeable mid-sized crossover EV. Sales stalled, and Kia discontinued it. But there are still a handful of MY23 demos at under $40K. That’s over 40 per cent off retail!New price: $65,300 before ORCSeen for: $36,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)Hyundai InsterCharming, chuckable and ideal for urban commutes, the Inster can be had for over 33 per cent off retail if you’re willing to snap up one of the demos doted around the country.New price: $43,500 drive-awaySeen for: $28,990 drive-away (MY25, demo)Renault Kangoo E-TechAbout a half-dozen demo examples of Renault’s terrific little Kangoo E-Tech from 2023 are still available for under $40K, representing another 40 per cent saving. The little French van is also indecently fun. What a bargain!New price: $66,500 before ORCSeen for: $38,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)Hyundai Kona ElectricSpacious, agile and refined, the electric version of the Kona small SUV punches above its weight, as reflected by its current mid-fifties price point. Which means that a 30 per cent saving with just 3000km on the odo make this a no-brainer buy.New price: $54,000 before ORCSeen for: $38,000 (MY24 demo)Audi Q4 45 e-tronOne of our favourite premium EV SUVs, the Q4 e-tron combines high couture with sophisticated engineering, for an on-brand luxury experience that will have you seeking the long way home.New price: $93,000 drive-awaySeen for: $66,000 drive-away (MY25, demo)Ford Mustang Mach-E SelectThe Mustang Mach-E is an enigma. Disregard the baggage associated with the pony-car image and instead revel in a sporty, dynamic and surprisingly practical family car with ample range. Yes, it’s the pre-facelift model, but the savings are worth it.New price: $73,400 drive-awaySeen for: $50,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)Jeep AvengerArguably the most athletic Jeep in history, the Avenger is a sweet-driving, decently packaged and well-presented city-sized SUV with relatively minor off-road capabilities. Built in Poland, it’s related to the Peugeot 2008 EV.New price: $53,990 before ORCSeen for: $37,000 drive-away (MY24, demo)Subaru Solterra TouringSubaru’s version of the Toyota bZ4X has really struggled to secure buyers, with the up-spec Touring launching at nearly $84K before quickly being reduced to $77K. Though facelifted and improved, there are loaded demos advertised in the low-fifties drive-away, offering a lot of EV for the money.New price: $76,990 before ORCSeen for: $53,000 drive-away (MY24, demo)Fiat 500eItalians know how to make a chic urban runabout and Fiat’s stylish 500e is no exception. Rapid yet refined, its small battery is quick to charge, still provides over 311km of WLTP range and the handling is a lot of fun.New price: $52,500 before ORCSeen for: $36,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)

Hyundai has introduced a sporty N Line pack to the 2025 Kona electric small SUV range.Exclusively available on the Kona extended range models with the more powerful 150kW motor driving the front wheels, the N Line pack adds between $3000 and $4000 to the price. Additionally, the base model Hyundai Kona Electric is now fitted with padded door armrests, addressing complaints made in reviews of the vehicle. There are no further changes to the range which now spans $54,000-$71,000 before on-road costs. Priced from $62,000, the entry-level Kona Electric with N Line pack gets all the exterior swagger of the petrol N car.  With body colour cladding, a new front bumper featuring ‘a lower parametric pixel garnish’, sporty rear bumper with diffuser, large roof-mounted spoiler black mirror caps and 19-inch alloy wheels, the electric N Line looks the part. There are no changes to the chassis or powertrain. A high-performance new-gen electric Kona N has been discussed but no plans have been announced yet.Inside, the N Line pack changes upholstery from black cloth to Obsidian black leather with Alcantara accents and red stitching while there’s a leather-appointed dash tray, sports metal pedals and the steering wheel is wrapped in perforated leather with N Line trim. Standard equipment otherwise includes six speakers, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, full exterior LED lighting and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. While the regular Kona long range boasts 505km electric range, with the Premium and N Line's 19-inch alloy wheels that falls to 444km.The N Line Premium costs $71,000 before on-road costs adding a premium eight-speaker Bose sound system, power tailgate, ambient lighting, power-adjust front seats with heating and ventilation and rear privacy glass. Hyundai has not dropped pricing on its electric small SUV unlike rivals. BYD, Renault and Peugeot all recently chopped asking prices to run out their small SUVs before the end of the financial year, while Tesla has brought entry charges of its Model Y and Model 3 down drastically. “The new optional N Line styling pack and upgraded features build on a spacious, versatile and highly equipped package in 2025 Kona Electric,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer Ted Lee.2025 Kona electric pricingPrices are before on-road costs 

Just like the petrol-powered Kona, Hyundai’s electric version of the small SUV is set to score an N Line variant.

Independent safety body ANCAP Safety has awarded Hyundai’s recently released, second-generation Kona SUV a four- out of five-star rating for models sold in Australia and New Zealand.

Hyundai makes the surprise move of making its fully electric Hyundai Kona even cheaper with a longer driving range for its second generation.