Nature takes centre stage with the KONA Electric.

Jindabyne to Cooma.

Ever tuned into the great outdoors?

Everyone knows a good playlist is essential for a road trip, and as we cranked up the tunes on the drive out of Jindabyne, we had an idea to take it even further.

Just as the sun was setting, we decided to take a detour to a remote field near Cooma. Here, we took advantage of the amphitheatre-like surroundings to see if we could record a live soundtrack for the rest of our travels powered by the KONA Electric.

Enter Dan Mac, one-third of the electronic dance band Art vs Science, and renowned harpist Jake Meadows, who played a concert completely powered by Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) in a remote valley near Cooma.

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Behind the performance with Dan Mac.

What were your initial reactions when you first heard the idea of using a car to power a gig?

That’s an awesome idea. Being able to perform outside in nature with the elements is a rare treat, particularly away from a conventional power source. It opens up the idea of being able to go far away from civilisation and make a lot of noise!

What was your approach to the performance?

Jake and I have been doing these jams, just for fun, for about ten years in between our other music projects. So the approach was pretty much the same — plug in and jam, have some fun. He plays the harp, and I make beats and play some synths.

Did you try any new techniques for the performance?

I’ve been experimenting with playing my electric guitar with a bow, like Jimmy Page in Led Zeppelin. So it was fun to bring that element into the mix and to put the sound through some analog synths, using the envelopes on them to create an entirely new sound.

Did the landscape inspire your performance? If so, how?

Most definitely. I think it’s hard not to be inspired by one’s setting when performing. The crisp, cold air, the mountains, the pink light, and the culmination of a long day of travelling and hanging out with my friend Jake. It was a very fun performance, and I think it sounds awesome too (if I can say so myself). Particularly in the later section, where we started to really relax and sink into the moment.

With interior and exterior Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) capabilities, the KONA Electric can power your devices — from laptops and camping equipment to food appliances and a guitar amp — no matter where the road takes you. We used the bi-directional exterior charging port with an adaptor to power everything, including the instruments, speakers and digital recorder. When we wanted to listen back to the performance, we just played it through the KONA Electric’s BOSE® 8-speaker audio system for a crisp, clean sound.

How we did it.

Diverse land meet endless versatility.

But the KONA Electric powered more than our outback jam session.

From the baron plains of the Nullarbor to the green fields of Cooma, the Hyundai KONA Electric is reliable enough to tackle Australia’s tough terrain. Packed with the latest electrified technology, its handling and acceleration made any journey, long or short, feel like a comfortable cruise.

The best part of any road trip is the friends you make along the way.

Introducing Mary and Sam, a real couple we met who travelled along the Nullarbor in their 2019 KONA Electric.

From the comfort of the petrol savings and zero driving emissions, their KONA Electric has enhanced their adventurous spirit on long road trips for five years.
Watch their first impressions of the new and improved KONA Electric.

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