Hyundai Kona Electric – First 13 Delivered In Malaysia, First Shipment Of 100+ Units Sold Out Soon After Launch

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd (HSDM) recently delivered the much-anticipated Hyundai Kona Electric to the first 13 Malaysian customers.

The new electric vehicles (EV), ranging from Kona Electric Lite (e-Lite), Kona Electric Plus (e-Plus), and Kona Electric Max (e-Max), were presented to their owners during a key handover ceremony at the Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) Ara Damansara showroom.

According to HSDM, the first shipment of slightly more than 100 cars was sold out shortly after the EV's November 2021 launch. The Kona Electric comes in three models: the 39.2 kWh Lite (RM149,888), the higher-spec 39.2 kWh Plus (RM169,888), and the top-of-the-line 64 kWh Max (RM199,888).

The driving range per full charge for 39.2 kWh models is 305 km and 484 km for the 64 kWh Max. The smaller battery is paired with a 136 PS/395 Nm motor, allowing for a 0-100 km/h time of 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 155 km/h. The 64 kWh battery powers a 204 PS/395 Nm motor, allowing the Max to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 167 km/h.

“The growing EV segment continues to hold vast potential in Malaysia as we strive towards decarbonisation within the automotive industry. We remain focused on supporting EV adoption, further contributing to the government’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint.”

“On this note, we are pleased to see a very positive response from customers towards the Hyundai Kona Electric, clearly indicating the growing appetite for EV vehicles among Malaysians,” said the Managing Director of retail and distribution of Sime Darby Motors Malaysia, Jeffrey Gan.

“The Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 have recorded amazing feedback. This reflects the increasing market acceptance by customers and recognition of the vast benefits of EV.”

“We are pleased to hand over the first batch of Kona Electric vehicles to customers. Given the strong take-up rate with bookings coming in fast, we encourage customers to place their orders soon!” said the Managing Director of HSDM, Low Yuan Lung.

The first batch of Kona Electric owners received a one-year complimentary ChargEV card, allowing them to charge their vehicles at over 300 charging stations. 

HSDM has a highly skilled pool of EV technicians who have received world-class service and maintenance training from Hyundai. 

TOC Automotive College provides additional training to EV technicians, enhancing their capabilities.

The Hyundai Kona Electric is on display for test drives at Hyundai showrooms in Ara Damansara, Old Klang Road, and Citystore Penang.