The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Is a Bolt of Inspiration

Electrifying this small crossover makes it quicker and a better vehicle—possibly even the best mass-market EV.

If you are considering an electric vehicle, you might want to draw up a new shopping list. And you should probably pencil in the Hyundai Kona Electric on the first line. The gasoline-burning Kona is among the best subcompact crossovers on the market, with adventurous styling, a powerful available turbocharged engine, and excellent driving dynamics. The battery-powered version doubles down on each of these traits. It is more beguiling to look at, its design a bit less extroverted than that of the standard Kona. The electric motor produces more power and much more torque than the internal-combustion engine in even the top-of-the-line turbocharged Kona. And a lower center of gravity gives the Kona Electric an athleticism that’s rare in this class of vehicle.

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