Hyundai Kona Electric News
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A total of 4,695 Hyundai Kona Electric models from the 2019 and 2020 model years are affected, all with LG Chem battery packs that potentially have a manufacturing defect.
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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric: Cleaner look and upgrades, with range and efficiency intactThe 2022 Kona Electric gets a front and rear restyle plus instrument panel upgrades, though range is expected to be close to the current model's 258 miles.
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Hyundai Kona Electric and Nexo fuel-cell SUV recalled for brake issue
A potential issue with the brake booster could cause Kona Electric and Nexo models to exhibit reduced braking power; the solution is a software update.
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Fire concern prompts stop-sale, US recall for 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
The Hyundai Kona Electric has been recalled over fire concerns, but it hasn't yet found the issue; it's also stopped the sale of the EV until the recall remedy has been performed.
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Hyundai Kona Electric goes more than 600 miles—if you go 20 mph
A test from Germany shows how much range can be extracted from an electric car when the driver takes extreme measures.
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Report: Hyundai may boost EV production after Tesla Model 3 outsold Kona Electric in Korea
Tesla's market victory with Model 3 in South Korea might have been too close for comfort for Hyundai; it's reportedly seeking to scale up EV production sooner than previously intended.
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Separate production of the Kona Electric for Europe might make the in-demand model easier to find in America.
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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric comes better-equipped for cold snaps
Hyundai confirms that the 2020 Kona Electric will get only minor changes; but it's better equipped for cold climates.
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