Hyundai cuts customer waiting times for the Kona Electric

In response to customer demand, Hyundai Motor UK has announced that customer waiting times for the new 2020 Kona Electric will be significantly reduced. The move follows a ramp up in availability of its sought-after fully electric model, through the introduction of production in its European Czech-based plant and by increasing existing supply from its facility in Ulsan, South Korea.

Hyundai and Kia back UK EV start-up Arrival

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today announced a strategic investment of €100 million (about £85 million) in a new partnership with Arrival, a UK-based electric vehicle startup. Through the partnership, Hyundai and Kia plan to introduce competitively priced small and medium-sized electric vans and other products for logistics and on-demand ride-hailing and shuttle service companies.

Hyundai and Kia join IONITY EV charging venture

Hyundai Motor Company alongside Kia Motors Corporation today announced its investment into IONITY, a joint venture established by global automakers. Under the agreement Hyundai and Kia, affiliated automotive companies for Hyundai Motor Group (the Group), will play a key role in further enhancing the availability of EV charging stations with additional convenience benefits for its customers.

September start for the Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification changes for the new Kona Hybrid, which is on sale from the 30th September. Among the new features are the optional SmartSense safety packages, allowing customers to choose from a range of relevant active safety and driving assistance systems.

Updated Hyundai Ioniq remains top five-star safety rating

The new Hyundai Ioniq has officially maintained its maximum rating of five stars from the independent Euro NCAP for crash safety. The Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric versions of the New Ioniq all keep this maximum score.