| Battery & Range | - 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, claimed range up to 305 km per charge
- 305 km claimed range also quoted for GL 100 kW variant
| - 58.9 kWh CATL LFP battery, WLTP range 402 km (meroauto.com, nepaldrives.com)[9][7]
- Claimed maximum range up to 461 km (WLTP/NEDC mix, nepalevs.com, ev-nepal.com)[11][3]
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - Permanent magnet synchronous motor, 100 kW output, front-wheel drive
- Motor produces 134 hp and 395 Nm torque, single-speed automatic
| - Single PMSM motor, 155 kW, 288 Nm, FWD (meroauto.com, nepaldrives.com)[9][7]
- Single-speed automatic reduction gear transmission (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Ground clearance 160 mm for Kona EV in Nepal
- Wheelbase 2600 mm
| - Wheelbase 2,620 mm (nepaldrives.com, meroauto.com)[6][9]
- Ground clearance 185 mm (nepaldrives.com, evnewsnepal.com)[7][4]
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| Dimensions | - Length 4180 mm, width 1800 mm, height 1570 mm
- Kerb weight around 1535 kg for 39.2 kWh version
- Turning radius approx. 5.3 m
| - Length 4,380 mm, width 1,860 mm, height 1,650 mm (nepaldrives.com, meroauto.com)[6][9]
- 5-seater mid-size SUV configuration (ev-nepal.com, nepaldrives.com)[3][7]
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| Cargo | - Rear seats up: about 332 litres boot space
- Split-fold rear seats for extended cargo flexibility
| - Boot space 480 litres (nepaldrives.com, evnewsnepal.com)[7][4]
- Rear seats fold to expand cargo (global-spec AU/TH brochures)[1][2]
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| Comfort & Interior | - Automatic climate control with eco mode for EV
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
- Driver seat height adjustment and lumbar support
- Cruise control standard on Kona Electric
| - Panoramic sunroof (nepaldrives.com, ictframe.com)[7][10]
- Power-adjustable driver seat (YouTube dealer walkaround)[12]
- Dual-zone automatic AC with rear vents (ictframe.com)[10]
- Ambient interior lighting for premium feel (ictframe.com)[10]
- Pet-friendly cabin materials and air filtration (ictframe.com)[10]
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Digital instrument cluster with EV-specific displays
- Smart key with push-button start
- Rear parking sensors and camera with guidelines
| - 13.2-inch central touchscreen infotainment system (ictframe.com)[10]
- Fully digital instrument cluster (ictframe.com)[10]
- 360-degree camera system (YouTube dealer walkaround)[12]
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (India/ID-spec media, global-spec)[8][2]
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| Safety | - 6 airbags: front, side, and curtain
- ABS with EBD and brake assist standard
- Electronic Stability Control and Vehicle Stability Management
- Hill-start assist control and tire pressure monitoring system
- ISOFIX child seat anchors on rear seats
| - Level 2 ADAS with ~20+ functions incl. FCW, BSM, AEB, ACC (meroauto.com, ictframe.com)[9][10]
- Six airbags (front, side, curtain) (YouTube dealer walkaround)[12]
- Electronic stability control and traction control (India/ID-spec, global-spec)[8][1]
- Front MacPherson strut, rear multi-link suspension (nepaldrives.com)[7]
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| Design & Exterior | - Closed grille with unique EV styling and charge port
- Split LED headlamps with LED DRLs
- Available colours: Atlas White, Cyber Gray, Galactic Gray, Pulse Red, Surfy Blue, Dark Knight
- 16-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic design
| - Sharp LED headlights with DRLs (YouTube dealer walkaround)[12]
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55 R18 tyres (nepaldrives.com, TH brochure)[7][2]
- Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade (ictframe.com)[10]
- SUV styling oriented for light off-road use (nepaldrives.com)[7]
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially sold by Laxmi Intercontinental as CKD/CBU import EV
- Kona Electric positioned as Nepal’s most proven and reliable EV by distributor
- Kona Electric GL price revised to Rs 59,96,000 on-road
- Introductory price earlier Rs 51,96,000 for first-gen launch
| - Officially launched at NAIMA Expo 2025 at Rs 60.99 lakh (nepaldrives.com)[7]
- Intro booking offer Rs 56.99 lakh for limited period (nepaldrives.com, YouTube)[7][12]
- Imported as CBU/CKD Chinese EV, same as global J5 EV (nepaldrives.com, CarNewsChina-type data)[6][14]
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| Value for Money Verdict | - GL is entry variant; same battery/motor as GLS but fewer features
- Considered strong value mid-range EV with proven reliability
- Lower price after Rs 2 lakh reduction enhances affordability
| - Positioned as premium mid-size EV SUV under Rs 65 lakh (nepaldrives.com)[7]
- Competitive range and features vs other EV SUVs (ev-nepal.com, meroauto.com)[3][9]
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| Pros | - Proven 305 km real-world-suitable range for Nepal terrain
- Strong performance with 134 hp and instant 395 Nm torque
- Good ground clearance 160 mm suits urban and highway use
- Comprehensive safety package with 6 airbags and ESC
- Wide Hyundai EV network and brand trust in Nepal
| - Strong 155 kW motor with quick 0–100 km/h in ~7.3–7.7 s (nepaldrives.com, evnewsnepal.com)[7][4]
- Long claimed range up to 461 km (ev-nepal.com, nepalevs.com)[3][11]
- Rich feature set: large screen, ADAS, panoramic roof (ictframe.com)[10]
- Good 480 L boot and 185 mm clearance for Nepal roads (nepaldrives.com)[7]
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| Cons | - Boot space smaller than some rival crossovers
- Design now feels older versus newer EV rivals
- No official long-range 64 kWh variant currently offered
- Interior plastics and finish not as premium as higher-priced EVs
| - Only FWD, no AWD option for serious off-roading (meroauto.com)[9]
- New brand, resale and long-term reliability unproven (portal commentary, general market)[3][7]
- Predominantly single fully loaded variant limits price laddering (ev-nepal.com)[3]
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