HYUNDAI KONA EV LAUNCH: The stage is all set for the automotive giant Hyundai's 1st Electric Vehicle - KONA. The launch of the South Korean automotive giant's 1st EV in India is taking place on 9th July. The launch and drive event will be held in Buddh International F1 Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida. Ahead of the much-anticipated launch of Hyundai Kona, Hyundai has shared a video claiming that this car can charge as fast as a mobile phone. "Do you know that the #KONAElectric can charge as fast as a mobile phone. Make way for the New Normal on July 9, 2019," Hyundai India said on YouTube with a video. WATCH:-

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Moreover, some details of KONA has been shared by the automotive player on its website. Here are top details to know about Hyundai Kona:-

- Highest Electric Driving Range
- Convenience to charge anywhere
- Packed with Hi-Tech & Premium features
- Design optimised for superior aerodynamics
- Automatic Transmission for a convenient driving experience
- Super Silent

Hyundai, which is the country's second-largest producer of passenger vehicles, is firming up plans in the electric vehicle segment. What is important to note here is that Hyundai Kona will be India’s first fully electric SUV. Hyundai had announced plans to launch its first electric vehicle in a completely knock-down (CKD) form, which would be assembled at HMIL's manufacturing plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 

Moreover, Hyundai is studying if it can bring more SUVs in India. The automaker, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is in the process of conducting market research in order to identify which new models could be introduced in the country.