Hyundai Motor Company announced the world’s first smart fingerprint technology that allows drivers to not only unlock doors but also start the vehicle. Hyundai plans to implement the technology initially in Santa Fe SUV model that is to be released in …
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Hyundai Plug-In Electric Car Sales In November Hit Almost 8,000
Kona Electric alone exceeds 5,400! Hyundai continues its record series, reaching 7,909 plug-in electric car sales in November, which is 164% more than a year ago. Other good news is that plug-ins now account for 4.8% of total volume for the month (2.9% average for the year). Previous best was 4.3% in October, so the […]
Canadian Hyundai Kona Electric Buyers Observe Delays, Poor Communication
The Hyundai Kona EV quietly pushed back in Canada. It has been roughly six months since Hyundai opened Canadian pre-orders for the Kona Electric in July of 2018. The South Korean automaker was initially expected to begin deliveries in late fall of 2018. According to a Canadian dealer blog post from earlier this year “The […]
Winter Driving Kills Hyundai Kona Electric Efficiency: Video
Solving the EV range & efficiency puzzle isn’t easy. Though the EPA rates electric cars quite accurately, the lab can’t account for all conditions. Nor does it try to. Therefore, as winter sets in, we like to turn to these anecdotal stories for a better gauge of expectations. In this particular example, a Hyundai Kona […]
What’s It Like To Drive 900 Miles In A Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Car?
In a single word … expensive. In two words … expensive and difficult. It seems the lack of a hydrogen infrastructure limits the Hyundai NEXO capabilities. In a joint review of the Hyundai NEXO, Mr. Mobile [Michael Fisher] and Joshua Vergara, drove the car 900 miles (1,450 km) from San Diego to Sacramento over five […]
Hyundai To Launch Car Production In Indonesia, Including EVs
Electric cars will be produced in Indonesia? According to deputy minister for industry in Indonesia, Hyundai will invest $880 million in a new production plan for 250,000 cars annually. Part of the production is to be electric cars, which could be related with access to ample reserves of nickel laterite ore in the country (for […]
Unlikely Comparo Pits Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Toyota C-HR
Result confirms our suspicions. Consumers in the market for a crossover have a lot of different options. That includes just how heavily they want to lean on electricity as a fuel source. In this unique comparison, Autoexpress takes a look a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and an all-electric. Represented here by the Toyota C-HR, the Mitsubishi […]
Hyundai Kona Electric Thermal Management System Explained
Thermal management matters Back in October, InsideEVs broke the news that Hyundai Kona Electrics destined for the US market would not have active battery heating. This came as a surprise to many, as the Kona Electrics already delivered in Europe had the ability to warm, as well as cool the battery as needed. Even though […]
Hyundai Kona Electric Sales Soar Past 10,000 In South Korea
Almost 3,000 in November alone in South Korea is a strong sign. Awaiting the global sales results of the Hyundai Kona Electric, we take a look at the South Korean market, which in November brings us a new record of Kona Electric sales. As it turns out, some 2,906 Kona Electric were sold (over 400 more […]
Hyundai Ioniq sales off to fast-start, with full battery version preferred
Hyundai says first shipments of Ioniq already sold out, with most customers opting for the full-electric version. The delivery happens on Friday.
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