The all-electric Hyundai Kona EV is getting the sporty N Line treatment. Hyundai unveiled the new Kona Electric N Line with stylish design upgrades.
Hyundai Motor Europe’s best-selling EV is getting even more attractive. The Kona Electric is Hyundai Europe’s first EV to get the sporty N Line treatment.
The new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is an improvement over the previous version in every way. Hyundai upgraded the model with a new “EV-derived” design, including its signature pixel lights and “Seamless Horizon” LED DRLs.
Hyundai’s new Kona EV design is aligned with its dedicated electric models like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6.
The new model is nearly 6″ longer with an extra 3″ legroom in the back seat. It also includes 33% more cargo space (up to 63.7 cubic feet) in the rear. A fully foldable back seat frees up space for larger items.
At 171.3″ long, 71.9″ wide, and 62.2″ tall, the new Hyundai Kona EV is roughly the same size as the Volvo EX30 and Chevy Bolt EUV.
2024 Hyundai Kona EV (Source: Hyundai)
Hyundai also upgraded the interior with its next-gen infotainment. The system includes dual 12.3″ touchscreens and a faster user interface. Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto support comes standard.
Hyundai Kona Electric gets sporty N-Line facelift
The new N Line electric SUV is “set to redefine electric vehicle style,” according to Hyundai. Hyundai upgraded the model with the latest N Line elements for those that want to stand out.
New features include aggressive dedicated N Line front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and stylish 19″ wheels. Hyundai added exclusive N Line badging to make the model stand apart.
Hyundai Kona Electric N Line (Source: Hyundai UK)
Inside, the EV boasts sports seats with red stitching and added N Line badges. Red details are also featured on the wheel and dashboard to give that sports car feel.
Stand out N Line features include:
Black headliner
Ambient lighting
N Line metal petals
Glossy black side mirrors
Heated front and rear seats
N Line seats with red stitching
An optional two-tone black roof
Dedicated N Line steering wheel
Exclusive N Line 19″ alloy wheels
Customers in the UK can choose between the N Line or N Line S trims. Prices start at £40,395 ($51,000) for the base Kona Electric N Line with a 65 kWh battery.
Hyundai Kona Electric N Line interior (Source: Hyundai UK)
Two seat choices are available: the N Line with cloth or the N Line S with Eco Alcantara & Leather combination.
The N Line S model starts at £43,095 ($54,500). It also includes a 65 kWh battery but builds on the base model. Added interior features include heated and ventilated seats and a premium BOSE sound system.
On the outside, you will find N Line S features like its signature Full Width Horizon Centre DRL and full projection LED headlamps. It will also include added safety features.
Hyundai plans to begin production of the new Kona Electric N Line in February, with the first models rolling out this spring.
Electrek’s Take
Although this model is for Europe, Hyundai will likely launch the new N Line version in the US. The US is Hyundai’s largest market for passenger vehicles, and the brand is already outpacing many rivals as the demand for EVs picks up.
Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia) overtook Ford and GM to take second in US EV sales last year, behind only Tesla.
Hyundai and Kia accounted for around 8% of passenger EVs handed over in the US in 2023 with around 117,000 models handed over. That’s without their electric models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit (only through leasing).
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That was more than 50,000 miles ago, and the car is still going strong!
Take a good look at that digital dashboard display up there, and you might notice the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s odometer is sitting pretty at 666,255 km. That’s over 413,990 miles, and the South Korean EV is, reportedly, still racking up miles — and fast! Over at the Facebook Group Mileage Impossible, the car’s owner claimed he covered all those miles in less than three-and-a-half years … which works out to just under 10,000 miles per month! (!!!)
Nearly 400 miles per day
Nearly 10,000 miles/mo.; via Mileage Impossible.
Like any vehicle being driven extreme miles, Hyundai’s excellent IONIQ 5 isn’t perfect. That means a bunch of stuff broke, including the car’s Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which means it can’t currently be charged on AC (L1/L2) charger. And, while electric cars don’t need oil changes, they do need other types maintenance, and the differential oils and brake fluids have been regularly changed on this car — which, no doubt, has contributed to its longevity.
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The most significant repair to date was the battery replacement at 360,000 miles (almost 55,000 miles ago, by my math). Remarkably, Hyundai covered the cost of the replacement despite the battery being way, way beyond its original 10 year/100,000 mile warranty.
The most impressive part of all this? Even after enduring 360,000 miles and countless fast-charging cycles, the battery reportedly retained 87% of its original health. (!)
Electrek’s Take
The caption reads, “free replacement of battery, motor, and reduction gear at 580,000 km.”
And now, with this 400,000 IONIQ 5, Hyundai has a shining example of the fact that its soon-to-be American-made EVs can go the distance.
Hyundai is still offering 0.99% APR financing for 60 months on all versions of the hot-selling 2025 IONIQ 5, as well as up to $7,500 in Retail Bonus Cash, which (when combined with other incentives in certain markets) can make a huge difference to customers’ bottom line. It doesn’t look like the two offers can be combined, however, so be sure to do the math and see which deal makes the most sense for you.
Porsche is launching a new EV battery recycling pilot to recover valuable raw materials from its cars’ high-voltage battery packs at the end of their useful life in vehicles. The new pilot hopes to develop a “closed-loop” raw material cycle that would have new batteries made from old batteries without the need for new, high carbon cost mineral mining.
With this new initiative, Porsche engineers hope to address the growing importance of recycled battery raw materials and promote the responsible handling of high-voltage batteries at the end of life.
In the long term, a recycling network for EV batteries is planned to be established in collaboration with external partners.
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“With the help of innovative recycling processes, we strive to increase our independence from volatile and geopolitically unstable raw material markets,” says Barbara Frenkel, Executive Board Member for Procurement at Porsche. “Circular Economy is a core pillar of our sustainability strategy, and with this pilot project, we want to underscore our ambitions.”
Three phase plan
“Second Life” concept uses EV batteries as backup power; via Porsche.
Porsche is advancing its commitment to sustainability by embracing the principles of, “reduce, reuse, recycle.” The company is developing more efficient electric vehicles with longer-lasting batteries, which are repurposed in “Second Life” Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) like the one implemented at its Leipzig plant (above). Now, through a new closed-loop recycling pilot, Porsche is emphasizing that “recycle” part by approaching the project in three phases.
In the first project phase, EV batteries from development vehicles are mechanically shredded at the end of their use-phase and processed into “black mass” that contains valuable raw materials like nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. So far, the program has produced about 65 tons of processed black mass.
In the next phase, the black mass is further separated and refined until the materials reach both the levels of quality and purity Porsche demands from the “virgin” materials it buys for its new batteries.
In the third phase, Porsche takes the raw materials recovered from its decommissioned high-voltage batteries and makes new batteries with them, demonstrating Porsche’s, “holistic understanding of the circular economy.”
Porsche hopes its new pilot will help prepare the company for upcoming regulatory changes – for example, the expected requirements for batteries in the European Union by 2031. By adopting recycled materials early, the company says it intends to make an active contribution to the technology while further reducing its environmental impact.
New 5-passenger G30Es electric golf cart (right); via Yamaha.
Yamaha has announced plans to launch a pair of new five-seater electric golf carts featuring new lithium-ion batteries and vehicle control units developed in-house this June. The launch is scheduled to coincide with the company’s 50 year anniversary in the golf car/golf cart business.
Yamaha Motor launched its first golf cart, the YG292 “Land Car,” in June 1975. That original golf cart was powered by the company’s air-cooled, 292cc 2-stroke snowmobile engine, while its fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite bodywork was developed using the companies maritime and boat-building expertise.
The in-house developed batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry in their cells, with the company claiming higher levels of reliability and an extended lifespan compared to other battery chemistries it’s worked with. The Yamaha batteries are available in both 4 kWh and 6 kWh capacities, enabling buyers to tailor their choice based on their individual driving range requirements, course conditions, and individual play/mobility preferences.
Both new models are 144.5″ (367 cm) long and 49.5″ (125 cm) wide, with an 84.25″ (214 cm) wheelbase, and are powered by an AC motor with, “superior speed and torque control, combined with optimized regenerative braking and a brushless design,” that, according to Yamaha, give the brand’s new golf carts far greater efficiency than the company’s previous models, resulting in 30% better efficiency.
You can check out more detailed pictures of the Yamaha-developed parts and full specs, below, then let us know what you think of the tuning fork brand’s newest mobility products in the comments.