Electric Cars News

The move from combustion engines to electric drives will fundamentally change the automotive world and while automakers are looking for innovation, component manufacturers are helping in making this transformation a success. Continental will present the third generation of electric powertrains, with the new, very high-performance, light and compact axle drive set to take to the roads in various electric models from several Chinese and European manufacturers later this year.

BMW has taken the wraps off the MINI Cooper SE, the British brand's first-ever electric car that has been unveiled after much anticipation. This also the BMW's all-new electric car after the i3 and is in fact based on the same platform as the latter. The Mini election though is a front-wheel-drive hatchback and gives different power and performance figures compared to its German sibling, as well as the range from the lithium-ion batteries. Visually, the model nails the Mini design language and is in-line with the standard Cooper S that draws power from the petrol motor.

So, the Hyundai Kona Electric has been finally launched in India at a price of Rs. 25.3 lakh. But owning it means charging it too! We tell you how the Kona Electric is charged and how Hyundai plans to help with charging infrastructure in the country.

Hyundai India launched its first electric SUV in the country. This is the first ever electric SUV for India too and it's priced at Rs. 25.30 lakh. Hyundai India says that the running cost of the Kona Electric is 1/5th of that of the Hyundai Creta petrol variant

Hungary's public transport systems will offer greener services by switching to non-polluting vehicles, official sources said here on Tuesday. "Regional councils are taking steps to introduce green buses to Hungary's public transport system," the Hungarian government announced in a statement on its website.

The Hyundai Kona Electric has been launched in the lower spec 39.2 kWh version in India but the drive range is still impressive and it is packed with pretty exciting features.

Hyundai India today launched its first electric car in the country and yes it's a bold move. The car was launched at Rs. 25.30 lakh and that is an introductory price of course. There's also the option of a dual-tone paint scheme which can be got for an additional Rs. 20,000. Hyundai has invested heavily into making the Kona a viable option for the Indian market and the company is assembling the Kona in India as a result. Now, Hyundai is looking to sell 500 units of the car per annum in India and that's one way of ensuring penetration into the EV business. The number might not be much but considering that in FY2018-19 electric vehicle sales crossed the 7.50 lakh mark, the Kona electric's future does look pretty good in the country.

Hyundai Motor has launched the Kona Electric SUV in India. This is the first ever electric SUV to be launched in India and we believe it is a bold decision. The Kona is a compact crossover, similar to Hyundai Creta in terms of size and space but has a design which is not overly futuristic yet sharp enough to distinguish itself on the road. The front end gets slim LED daytime running lamps and low-mounted headlamps along with single-piece body-coloured bumper rising up till the bonnet. Hyundai's signature cascading grille pattern is embedded on to the bumper, giving it a modern, contemporary design.