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aprile 23, 2020 - Hyundai

Kona Electric Recognized as One of the Greatest EVs on Sale in TopGear Electric Awards

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  • Kona Electric named Best Small Family Car in magazine’s first Electric Awards
  • European road trip covers 1,600 kilometers and 9 countries in under 24 hours – busting the myth that you cannot travel far in an electric car


SEOUL/OFFENBACH/LONDON
, 22 April 2020 – Kona Electric has been acknowledged as the Best Small Family Car in the inaugural #topgearelectricawards, after it completed a 1,600-kilometers road trip across 9 European countries. #hyundai Motor’s fully electric SUV was not only commended for its efficiency and long-distance capability but also for its smooth and effortless performance.

The 24-hour-long drive took place in December 2019, with BBC TopGear magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Charlie Turner using the European rapid charger network to supply the #konaelectric with 316kWh of electricity, choosing to only charge to 80% capacity in order to maximise driving time. In total 9 countries were visited with the trip starting in the Czech Republic and the 1,600-kilometre drive taking in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Holland.

Charlie Turner said: “Whilst we find ourselves in lockdown, having the freedom to travel through as many countries as you want is the stuff of distant dreams. It’s reassuring, however, to know that as electrification becomes an ever growing part of our vehicular future, cars like #konaelectric can already deliver and whilst most won’t cover the miles in the way we did, we’ve proved that range anxiety shouldn’t play a part in long-distance travel.”

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice Marketing and Product at #hyundai Motor Europe, said: “Following its launch in 2018, #konaelectric has continued to prove itself as an affordable zero-emission all-rounder, combining practicality with range and performance. The most recent updates have brought enhanced connectivity and a three-phase on-board charger, making the overall package even more compelling. We are delighted that TopGear has acknowledged the strengths of #konaelectric, adding to the many previous awards for this remarkable car.”

The full story of the Kona Electric’s epic drive through Europe is published in the current UK edition of TopGear magazine.

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