The Hyundai KONA electric has scooped another high-profile prize at the Honest John (HJ) Awards for the ‘Best EV of 2019’.
Unlike many other motoring awards, the winners for the HJ Awards are picked by the users of HonestJohn.co.uk, the KONA Electric overcame other impressive EVs, such as the mechanically-similar Kia e-Niro, Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron.
David Ross, Honest John editor, said: “The Hyundai KONA is a true electric game-changer. Sensibly priced, easy to drive and capable of covering up to 279-miles on a single charge, Hyundai has delivered the electric crossover that car buyers want.
“Over the past 12 months the KONA’s popularity has soared with our readers and powered its way to the top of electric car table.”
The KONA Electric was one of the first real-world EVs to breach the 200-mile electric range barrier, with the affordable model able to achieve up to a claimed 279 miles between charges, which is more than most other premium battery-powered models.
It’s also affordable, with the entry-level 39kWh version costing from £30,750, or £36,345 for the longer-ranged 64kWh option. These prices don’t include the government’s £3,500 electric car grant.
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Ashley Andrew, Hyundai UK’s managing director, said: “The fact that KONA Electric has been recognised as Best EV by the users of HonestJohn.co.uk is a major accolade and we couldn’t be more delighted.
“The car is innovative, affordable, and a real game changer in the world of electric vehicles. Hyundai is committed to becoming a leader in electrification, with plans to become a global top three EV manufacturer by 2025.”
