Hyundai Kona Electric Named Vincentric Best Value In America

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is already causing a positive charge in the world of EVs in just its first few months on sale. One thing that makes the all-new Kona stand out is that it was first developed as a platform for an electric vehicle with internal combustion engines added later. This rather genius design allows Kona not to suffer from the issue of making an EV after it has been a gas-powered car. 

Vincentric Best Value Award

Thanks to the innovative development and design of the 2024 Hyundai Kona, it has received the Vincentric Best Value in America™ award in the subcompact EV category. Vincentric, LLC, is a data and analytics company out of Michigan. They provide valuable information for the ever-changing automotive industry when it comes to their unique Dynamic Cost to Own™ formula that helps buyers understand how much they can expect to spend on a vehicle’s maintenance and repairs over a number of years. 

A Word From Vincentric 

“The Hyundai Kona Electric had a strong performance in the 2024 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards,” said David Wurster, President, Vincentric. “It finished with the lowest maintenance and operating costs in its class, as well as the lowest fuel cost of all Subcompact SUVs. These achievements helped the Kona Electric outperform 15 competitor models and take home the win.”

Starting Price & Battery Capacity

The Kona Electric has a starting MSRP of just $32,675 and features two battery sizes for buyers to choose from. The base SE has a 48.6 kWh battery that makes 133 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque with an estimated range of 197 miles. Stepping up to the SEL and Limited models gives customers a 64.8 kWh battery with 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, allowing those trims to get up to 260 miles of range. A level 3 quick charger will take the Kona Electric from 10-80% battery in 43 minutes. 

Cargo Capacity

The interior is spacious for all passengers since the Kona was designed to be an EV first. The rear cargo area has 25.5. cu.ft. of storage capacity, and the front trunk allows for up to 27 liters of storage. 

A Word From Hyundai

“The all-new Kona Electric is larger and more refined than its predecessor, incorporating advanced features like battery preconditioning, Digital Key 2 Touch and available Vehicle-to-Load bidirectional charging capability,” said Ricky Lao, Director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America. “As economic uncertainty continues to be a factor in today’s marketplace, we recognize the importance of providing attainable vehicles that go beyond merely meeting customers’ needs to deliver surprise-and-delight ownership experiences.”

At Hyundai of Mankato, we take great pride in offering some of the most reliable and safest vehicles on the market today. With dozens of new and used vehicles for sale, our sales team and finance department will help you find the right vehicle for your needs. And our outstanding service department will work tirelessly to ensure your vehicle stays in the best possible condition. If you are looking for winter tires, our service technicians will take great care of you and provide all the relevant information you need.

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