It’s official – Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has confirmed that it will be launching the Kona Electric at the end of November. The SUV will be the first fully electric Hyundai model to be introduced in Malaysia.
UPDATE: The Kona Electric has been launched in Malaysia, in 39.2 kWh and 64 kWh forms. Three variants of the electric SUV are available, priced from RM149,888 to RM199,888. Full details in the launch report.
Three variants have been confirmed. The base 39.2 kWh model – with a driving range of 305 km (WLTP cycle) – can be had in either e-lite or e-plus guises, while the range-topping e-max 64 kWh variant offers a maximum range of 484 km.
Pricing is estimated to start from under RM150k, thus making it the most affordable EV in the country. Note that the price is inclusive of the import and excise duty exemptions, as outlined by the government during the recent Budget 2022 announcement.
Now, the base model’s single motor is a 136 PS unit while the 64 kWh car gets a more powerful 204 PS motor. Both have the same 395 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h sprint is dispatched in 9.9 seconds for the 39.2 kWh and 7.9 seconds for the 64 kWh version. Top speed is 155 km/h and 167 km/h, respectively.
As for charging, DC fast charging from 10% to 80% with a 50 kW charger takes 48 minutes for the 39.2 kWh model, or 64 minutes for the 64 kWh version. Use a 100 kW charger and it’s 47 minutes for both batteries, Hyundai says.
Regular AC charging with the single-phase 7.2 kW onboard charger from 10% to 80% will take six hours in the base model and nine hours 15 minutes in the 64 kWh. Charging times go down to four hours 20 minutes and six hours 50 minutes respectively with the optional three-phase 11 kW onboard charger.
HSDM managing director, Low Yuan Lung said: “With the newly announced import and excise duty exemptions, we envisage greater interest in EVs in Malaysia. The arrival of the Kona Electric is timely as it will provide more choice for consumers who want a more sustainable and greener ride option to help reduce carbon footprint.”
So far, three exterior colours are available – Chalk White, Misty Jungle Two Tone, and Dive in Jeju Two Tone. The interior seat upholstery will either be black or grey. Interested? The order books are now open, and you can place your bookings at just RM1,000. You may click here to begin your electric car journey.
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7.2kw ac charger for single phase.. Malaysia is 240v, means it needs to draw 30A. U need a dedicated power source to charge your car.. And a thick wire. At 55c/kw, the smaller battery needs about rm200 for one full charge. For city driving, take a 30% discount on the rated, u get about 200km. That is a about 20km/ rm 2 or about 20km/ liter of Ron 95 cost. Pretty coat effective, at least for the first few years when battery is new!
Dei, how you get rm200 per full charge? 55 sen per kW to charge full 64 kw only costs you rm30++.
You complicated a simple calculation. A 64kwh battery will cost you 64kwh (perhaps a few percentage more correcting for power factor) to charge. That’s RM30++ as Muthusami pointed out.
OMG that is so ugly at front, rear, insides, even engine cover is ugly. How did kimchi royally screw this up???
Electric car with engine cover how did your brain screw this up
Then what is this genius?
https://paultan.org/2020/11/11/2021-hyundai-kona-electric-up-to-484-km-in-range-from-64-kwh-battery-updated-infotainment-safety-kit/2021-hyundai-kona-electric-19/
That’s the motor cover.
Not the engine cover. So Lol is right.
Motor is equivalent to engine in an EV unless its those in wheel motors lahhh.
Sime Darby will never “insaf” no matter what Paultan forum contributors write.
They have been pricing the Hyundai vehicles as if they resemble “Rolls Royce”hand crafted immaculate premium quality.
“Kimchi” can be enjoyed at affordable prices,but they have priced it above the market competition.
Anywy,from the latest sales figures..each dealer selling 4 units a month,you can imagine high pricing will prevail.
I like the petrol Kona, it’s a nice looking car with decent build quality. However I get the feeling that it’s still a gen 1 platform that wasn’t entirely optimized for EV use and a future variant built primarily for EV would provide more space and better range.
I guess we can expect the Ioniq 5 to be in the RM200-240k range based on the Kona’s estimated prices.
4 head lamp in front and 4 taillights at the back…
It is just too ugly for me
i don’t understand the weird “fog lights” on both bumpers, they’re super absurd
ionic hybrid does a real 900km (kl driving) per 38L of ron95. this kona only makes sense if you can get subsidized charging.
damm ugly when compared to the chinese and European EV.