Best Hyundai Electric Cars in India in 2024

Founded in 1996, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has become the second-largest carmaker in the country. It comes as no surprise that the brand has been one of the largest car exporters for many years. The Korean carmaker started its Indian innings with the Santro and the Accent. 

After signing a global superstar like Shahrukh Khan as its brand ambassador, Hyundai is now a household name. Its model lineup for India comprises a range of hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs. Hyundai has also worked on adding two electric cars in its portfolio. Both these EVs are world-class offerings that excel in many aspects. 

However, unlike Tata and Mahindra, which are continuously making a space for their brand in the mainstream EV segment, Hyundai’s EVs are positioned towards the premium end. Still, they make a lot of sense for anyone who would like to make a switch to electric cars without worrying about losing out on any sort of grace and grandeur. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best Hyundai electric car in India in 2024: 

1. Hyundai Kona EV

Launched in July 2019, the Kona EV became Hyundai's first-ever electric car. Currently, it retails at a starting price of Rs ₹23.84 lakh (ex-showroom) and rivals the rugged and zesty MG ZS EV. 

While this electric car comes to us via CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route with some localisation to keep the costs in check. Visually, the Kona EV looks a lot like the ICE-powered version available outside India. However, as is the case with such ICE-to-EV conversions, the Indian model doesn’t get a front grille or exhaust pipes.

The Kona EV comes equipped with bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels and EV-specific badges. This vehicle is available in four single-tone and 1 dual-tone options These include white, silver, blue, black, and white with black roof. However, the latter configuration bumps up the price by ₹20,000. 

Inside, the Hyundai Kona EV features a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, HUD, wireless smartphone charging, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, heated and ventilated front seats, and 10-way driver seat adjustments.

Some of the key safety features include heated ORVMs, electric sunroof, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Traction Control, HAS, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, TPMS, and rear defogger. The Hyundai Kona EV is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor that generates a respectable power output of 136 bhp and has a peak torque of 395 Nm.

The EV gets its juice from a 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that can offer a stellar ARAI-rated driving range of 452 kilometres on a single charge The battery pack can be charged fully in just 57 minutes through a 50 kW DC fast charger. A standard AC charger can replenish the battery totally in 6 hours and 10 minutes. 

Ex-showroom price(Delhi): ₹13.84 lakh- ₹14.03 lakh

Key Specifications of Hyundai Kona EV

Key Features of Hyundai Kona EV

What’s Good:

• Impressive driving range
• Host of safety and comfort features 

What’s Not Good:

• A little overpriced for the segment compared to some of its competitors 

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2. Hyundai Ioniq 5

Launched at the Auto Expo 2023, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, priced at ₹44.95 lakh (ex-showroom), is the most expensive car in the Hyundai Motor India Ltd. line-up. The second electric offering from the Indian subsidiary of the Korean carmaker has been critically acclaimed worldwide. For instance, it has won several prestigious automotive awards in different categories such as the World Design of the Year, World Electric Car of the Year, and the most coveted of them all, the 2022 World Car of the Year award. 

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 started its journey as the 45 EV concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2019, and the production-spec model retains the refreshing neo yet retro look of the concept. It even has a similar SUV-ish stance while looking like an XL-size hatchback with those flat surfaces and sharp creases. The bespoke 20-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels complete the unique look of the vehicle. 

The Ioniq 5 is on sale in three paint options – Gravity Gold Matte, Optic White, and Midnight Black Pearl. Inside, the Ioniq 5 EV comes with a flexible cabin layout with movable centre console and a flat floor. The fabric on the seats has been made from recycled plastic, which should tick another box for the eco-conscious car enthusiasts out there 

This futuristic EV is well facilitated by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, HUD with Augmented reality functions, Level 2 ADAS. Additionally, the Ioniq 5 features an 8-speaker Bose audio system, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function with output of 3.6 kW, 360-degree parking camera, different drive modes, dual-zone climate control, electric boot, ABS with EBD, Hill Assist, ESP, and six airbags. 

Powerting the Ioniq 5 is a permanent synchronous battery that gets its juice from a 72.6 kWh battery that offers an ARAI-certified range of 631 kilometres on a single charge. The motor outputs a maximum power of 217 bhp and a peak torque of 350 Nm. Through the superfast 800v charging, the Ioniq 5’s battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes! 

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): ₹44.95 lakh 

Key Specifications of Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV

Key Features of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV

What’s Good:

• High on comfort, driving range, and performance 
• Roomy interior with a massive boot space makes it more user-friendly and practical 

What’s Not Good:

• The lack of an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) variant

Conclusion 

There are only two Hyundai electric cars available in the Indian car market as of 2024. While both these models are pretty expensive, they are world-class offerings that justify their price tags. Among the two, it’s the Ioniq 5 that is not only more modern but even more loved throughout the world. 

In India, though, it is available in limited numbers and the high price tag ensures there are more takers of the Kona EV. Both the electric cars offer an upmarket cabin, higher driving ranges, strong performance, and a long list of features. Moreover, the users can also benefit from the wide service network of Hyundai Motor India Lid. All these factors make both the vehicles the best Hyundai electric cars in India in 2024. 

FAQs

Q. Which is the most selling model among all the Hyundai electric cars in 2023?

Currently, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the most selling model among all Hyundai electric cars in 2023, with Hyundai planning to sell about 500 units. 

Q. Which is the cheapest Hyundai electric car on sale in the market? 

The Hyundai Kona EV, priced at ₹13.84 lakh-₹14.03 lakh (ex-showroom), is the cheapest Hyundai electric car in the country.

Q. Which is the fastest Hyundai electric car in India?

The Ioniq 5 is the fastest Hyundai electric car in India with a top speed of 185 km/h. The car can be well accelerated from 0-100 in just 8.5 seconds.

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