2024 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line coming to Oz

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line has just debuted in Europe and, unsurprisingly, Hyundai Australia is desperate to get its hands on the new sports-themed small electric SUV.

Due Down Under late this year, the Kona Electric N Line looks almost identical to the internal combustion (ICE) and hybrid versions but rolls on unique aero-optimised 19-inch alloy wheels and has a charging port on its nose.

Delve a little deeper and you’ll see a few other small details like filled-in intakes, an integrated roof spoiler and EV-specific rear apron.

There are no differences between the EV and ICE derivatives in terms of the interior, with the former featuring the same black and red colourway, sport seats, N-spec steering wheels and sporty materials.

UK examples will be available in two distinct versions: N Line and N Line S, the latter of which predictably comes with more standard equipment.

Highlights on the base N Line include cloth upholstery, ambient lighting, heated steering wheel, wireless charging pad for compatible devices and a powered tailgate, while the N Line S scores Alcantara and leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control and a Bose premium sound system.

Both N Lines feature what are called an Extended Range powertrain, which denotes the presence of a 65kWh battery pack and 150kW/255Nm electric motor.

No concrete range figures are provided for the dolled-up duo, but odds are they’ll be pretty much on par with the local Premium Extended range and cover about 440km on a single charge.

There’s no mention in the press materials of any suspension enhancements for the N Lines, which doesn’t come as a huge surprise seeing as the Kona Electric already scores the same multi-link rear-end as the petrol N Lines as well as the standard Kona Hybrids, albeit with unique spring and damper settings.

“In a breakthrough move, Hyundai has ensured that the N Line treatment extends to every powertrain variant of the all-new Kona, making the Kona N Line a versatile and exciting option for a wide range of customers,” Hyundai Europe said.

“Whether opting for combustion engine, hybrid, or all-electric, drivers can now enjoy the sporty and distinctive N Line features.”

First examples of the N Line-spec Kona EV are due in European showrooms next quarter, which points to an Australian release by around September-October.

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