Dec 2, 2020 - 07:36 am Hyundai presents E-GMP electric car platform
Hyundai presented the Electric Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP for short, at a digital event. The platform should form the basis for the Group’s future electric cars and is distinguished by its efficiency.
Weiterlesen Nov 25, 2020 - 06:17 pm Hyundai expands VIVe car-sharing in rural Spain
About a year ago, Hyundai introduced an e-car sharing service for Spain under the VIVe label. Following the success of the pilot project in the village of Campisábalos, Hyundai is now rolling out the service nationwide.
Weiterlesen Nov 24, 2020 - 11:06 am Kona owners unhappy with software fix
The Kona Electric battery fires now have resulted in legal repercussions for Hyundai. Around 200 owners of the model have filed a class action lawsuit against the Korean car manufacturer.
Weiterlesen Nov 11, 2020 - 12:04 pm Hyundai Kona Electric gets an aesthetic upgrade
Hyundai has treated its Kona Electric to a model upgrade. While nothing has changed in the powertrain, the new Kona Electric comes with a revised design, a refurbished interior and enhanced safety and comfort features.
Weiterlesen Oct 8, 2020 - 02:48 pm Hyundai recalls 25,000 Kona models in Korea
In South Korea, Hyundai has had to recall around 25,000 Kona Electric for a faulty battery part. This follows around 13 incidents involving the LG Chem batteries of Kona electric cars. It is unclear if other markets are affected as well.
Weiterlesen Jun 24, 2020 - 05:25 pm Hyundai promises UK customers delivery within days
Hyundai Motor UK has confirmed the supply of “thousands of electric vehicles in 2020”, in its aim to become one of the UK’s largest provider of electric cars. Customers looking for an all-electric Hyundai can now order their car with delivery in as little as a few days.
Weiterlesen Jun 9, 2020 - 05:40 pm Hyundai & Kia working on heat pumps for EV range
In 2014, Hyundai-Kia installed the first heat pump in the Kia Soul EV. Since then, the Korean companies have continued to develop the technology – in a new article, they provide some insights into the development.
Weiterlesen Jun 8, 2020 - 04:31 pm Cork adds 76 new electric vehicles to fleet
The Irish city of Cork has put 76 electric vehicles into operation to replace internal combustion engines. Renault Kangoo Z.E., Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona are used by the city’s road and housing maintenance, park management and waste disposal staff.
Weiterlesen Mar 18, 2020 - 02:07 pm Hyundai raises range of Kona EV made in Europe
Hyundai has increased range of the Kona Electric with 64 kWh battery from 449 to 484 kilometres (WLTP). That’s 35 km more, and the gains have been achieved by mostly mechanical means. Besides, a rear-mounted bicycle carrier is now also available.
Weiterlesen Nov 20, 2019 - 11:34 pm Hyundai’s electric strategy – two prongs to success?
German and European car manufacturers are currently fully committed to the battery and still very hesitant regarding the fuel cell. Toyota is doing it the other way around. Hyundai wants to develop both technologies in parallel. A closer look at what the Koreans have in mind.
Weiterlesen Aug 17, 2019 - 10:29 am Hyundai launches two battery-electric models in China
Hyundai is launching its second and third electric model on the Chinese market this year. The electric version of the Hyundai Encino (known outside China as the Kona) will be launched in October, before a battery-powered version of the Lafesta sedan, available exclusively in China, will follow in December.
Weiterlesen Jul 29, 2019 - 02:27 pm Hyundai signs up for EV production in Indonesia
Hyundai is ready to sign a deal with the Indonesian government to build an electric car plant in Karawang on the Indonesian island of Java. The Korean manufacturer will invest around one billion US dollars in the project.
Weiterlesen Jul 19, 2019 - 12:34 pm Hyundai to make Kona Electric in Czech Republic
Hyundai is apparently hatching plans to produce the fully-electric Kona at its Czech plant from the first half of 2020. So far, the Kona Electric has only been manufactured in South Korea from where it is exported all over the world.
Weiterlesen Jul 9, 2019 - 11:28 am Hyundai Kona Electric launches in India
Today the Hyundai Kona Electric was launched in India. The vehicle is only available with the smaller 39.2 kWh battery, priced at 25.30 lakh rupees (About 32,874 euro), it is now available across 15 dealerships in 11 cities. There is also a plan to install fast chargers.
Weiterlesen May 5, 2019 - 05:02 pm Hyundai Kona Electric car supply running low in Europe
Hyundai exhibits problems to deliver the Kona Electric as the configurator is currently out of order in Germany due to the change over to the new model year. In other countries, orders are still possible but in places like the UK or Norway, the allocation is sold out.
Weiterlesen Apr 27, 2019 - 06:47 pm Swiss police adds 13 Hyundai Kona to fleet
The cantonal police of St. Gallen is relying on the all-electric Hyundai Kona. Five of the BEVs are to be added to the fleet as patrol cars, and eight will serve as civilian cars. Over the next one and a half years, another 15 electric cars will follow.
Weiterlesen Feb 8, 2019 - 02:06 pm Hyundai considers car sharing service
Hyundai is considering introducing its own car sharing business for its electric cars. For the use of an EV in a Hyundai fleet, users would pay tariffs according to the distance travelled, time in use, or energy consumption.
Weiterlesen Jan 21, 2019 - 04:40 pm Belgian buyers club for electric cars in Flanders
The Flemish government is now organising a group purchase with extensive discounts to promote the use of electric cars in said region of Belgium. Interested parties have a choice of Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, Hyundai Kona Electric and Peugeot iOn, all offered online.
Weiterlesen Dec 4, 2018 - 03:56 pm Kia & Hyundai must adjust range of their Europe EVs
Both Kia and Hyundai had to correct the WLTP range of their all-electric cars in Europe following faulty test results of an external testing organisation. The Kia E-Niro and Hyundai Kona Electric thus both “lose” about 30 km each in the new rating.
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