The 64.0 kWh battery pack powers the 150 kW (201HP) electric motor which produces 290. lb-ft. of instant torque.

Electric Vehicles are great at handling as the center of gravity is ideally located due to the weight of the battery pack distributed across the vehicle floor. EV specific front-trunk often referred to as the ‘frunk’ is not available in the Kona Electric due to the drive unit setup in the front.

The estimated 250 mile range is impressive as this surpasses the 2018 Nissan Leaf (151 miles), Chevy Bolt (238 miles) and Teals Model 3 Standard (220 miles) range on a single charge.

Hyundai’s statement in their 2019 Kona Electric press release describes the electric propulsion system of the vehicle as;