From petrol power to electric efficiency
Developed to reduce tailpipe emissions without compromising on driving experience, the KONA has one of the widest range of engines in the segment. You can choose from petrol engines, a full hybrid, and there's even a fully electric KONA.
Hybrid
Electrifying efficiency: the KONA Hybrid
The KONA Hybrid uses electric power to help you go further. All without you having to charge a battery or change your driving habits. Taking fuel efficiency to the next level, it is equipped with both a petrol engine and a battery-powered electric motor: a full-parallel hybrid drive system. Regenerative braking charges the battery, so you don’t have to.
Energy flow – how the KONA Hybrid works
Depending on the driving situation, the KONA Hybrid switches seamlessly between its petrol engine and electric motor, sometimes using both. The regenerative braking system charges the battery by using the electric motor to slow the car. The energy stored in the battery then powers the electric motor to help in acceleration, uphill driving and low speed driving. This complex energy flow is illustrated in these animations.