Hyundai Kona Electric gets Electric Car Grant approval

The Kona Electric has become Hyundai’s first car to qualify for the UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG).

The Korean firm confirmed that its battery-powered family crossover is now eligible for the Band 2 ECG, providing a £1,500 reduction on the list price.

The grant is available across all pure EV variants of the Kona and brings the entry price down to £33,500 for the basic Advance trim, with the range topping out at £36,400 for the specification.

Hyundai says that on a three-year finance deal for fleets, the discount is worth a £38 per month saving, cutting costs to £349 + VAT.

All versions of the Kona Electric use a 215bhp front-mounted motor and a 65kWh battery that returns up to 319 miles of range.

While the Kona qualifies for the official government grant, Hyundai is offering its own Hyundai Electric Grant across the rest of its EV range. The in-house discount offers £3,750 off all versions of the compact Inster and £1,500 off all variants of the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 9, including the performance-focused 5 N and 6 N.

Ashley Andrew, president of Hyundai & Genesis UK, said: “Kona Electric’s eligibility for the Electric Car Grant ensures that customers have access to a more level playing field when it comes to choosing electric mobility.

A lower retail price, attractive fleet proposition and lower Motability advance payment ensures that Kona Electric’s mix of high specification, long-range abilities and affordability remains extremely attractive, regardless of how you choose to fund your vehicle.”