After Kona Electric SUV, Hyundai Might Launch A More Pocket-Friendly All-Electric Car In India

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has not shied away from making its big plans of bringing electric vehicles to the country known to everyone. First unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the company had announced its Kona electric SUV to be the first all-electric vehicle in its arsenal to debut in India in the latter half of 2019. While the market waits for it, recent reports reveal that Hyundai might have more plans for the country than just the electric SUV.

The company is reportedly looking to bring another electric vehicle in India in a more pocket-friendly range than the Kona SUV, which stands at Rs 25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model. As of now, the make or the body type of the vehicle has not been decided but Hyundai¡¯s MD & CEO Y K Koo reportedly believes ¡°We will review both sedan and SUV (body types) but I think chances for bringing an SUV are much higher.¡±

Hyundai Kona Electric SUV (Hyundai Motor)

This also falls in line with the scheduled stint of the company at the 2018 S?o Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, where it is expected to come up with a smaller electric SUV named the Saga EV concept. Once it does, the car might just make its way to India as well. Moreover, the fact that a shaved off body will be more economical for the company in terms of production and even have a wider appeal in the Indian market might just see an electric-SUV on the cards.

Whatever might be the final decision, Hyundai is sure to gather feedback from its electric Kona for the next electric car launch. This will include figuring out the target audience and regions, setting up charging stations, altering the range of the vehicle accordingly as well as upgrading the service centres for the maintenance of the said electric cars. As can be figured, the auto giant will be focused on developing the whole ecosystem instead of just selling its electric cars.

Hyundai Kona Electric SUV (Hyundai Motor)