KONA Electric and IONIQ 5 N to star at Melbourne EV Show

12 September, 2023

  • Hyundai’s electrified charge continues with a pair of new all-electric models set to star at this month’s Melbourne EV Show.
  • All-new KONA Electric will make its Australian debut and IONIQ 5 N will make its first Melbourne appearance, following its recent track debut at World Time Attack Challenge.
  • The Hyundai stand will also showcase newly crowned 2023 World Car of the Year IONIQ 6 & 2022 World Car of the Year IONIQ 5.
  • Melbourne EV Show happens September 22-24 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre: https://melbourneelectricvehicleshow.com.au

Hyundai’s electrified charge continues with a pair of new all-electric models set to star at this month’s Melbourne EV Show.

All-new KONA Electric will make its Australian debut and IONIQ 5 N will make its first Melbourne appearance, following its recent track debut at Sydney’s World Time Attack Challenge with Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya at the wheel.

The Hyundai stand will also showcase newly crowned 2023 World Car of the Year IONIQ 6 and 2022 World Car of the Year IONIQ 5.

“The Melbourne EV Show will provide a terrific showcase for our exciting new range of electric vehicles,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Ted Lee.

“With all-new KONA Electric and the high-performance IONIQ 5 N, alongside our World Car of the Year-winning IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, the Hyundai stand will highlight our continuing commitment to bringing advanced electrified vehicles to Australia,” he said.

Held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Melbourne EV Show will present new and soon-to-be-released electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as charging options and accessories.

The three-day event from September 22-24 will also feature EV Live presentations, a Formula E race car, Formula E simulation challenge, as well as an e-bike and scooter test track.

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KONA Electric

Forthcoming KONA Electric will complete the all-new KONA line-up and boasts a choice of powertrains (99kW &150kW), with up to approximately 500km of all-electric range (64.8kWh battery)1.

KONA Electric is packed with technology, including active air flaps, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlet, Head-Up Display (HUD), i-PEDAL driving mode, Smart Regenerative Braking System, battery pre-conditioning, heat pump and battery heater.

It also features over-the-Air (OTA) software update capability and an extensive suite of SmartSenseTM driver assistance and advanced active safety technology.


IONIQ 5 N

As Hyundai N’s first EV, IONIQ 5 N represents a new segment of driver-focused high performance EVs through the integration of new technologies and elevated racetrack capability.

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IONIQ 5 N elevates the three pillars of N performance by leveraging motorsport-bred technologies and years of electrified ‘Rolling Lab’ development:

  • Corner Rascal: Body and chassis reinforcements provide high torsional rigidity and direct steering feel, enabling rally-inspired dual-motor AWD cornering, with N Drift Optimiser among an array of tech that enhances performance & driving fun
  • Racetrack Capability: Up to 478kW with N Grin Boost engaged, and increased endurance with industry-leading thermal management and regenerative braking.
  • Everyday Sportscar: N e-shift and N Active Sound + deliver an electrifying sports car experience with tactile feel and immersive sound.

A special one-day pre-sale event (September 15), in the lead up to the Melbourne EV show, will give eager enthusiasts the opportunity to be among the first in Australia to take delivery IONIQ 5 N.

Customers will be able to order IONIQ 5 N online via the Hyundai Australia website ahead of initial deliveries in Q1 2024 - vehicles will be built to order in each customer’s chosen combination of option(s) and exterior colour.

For complete Melbourne EV Show details visit: melbourneelectricvehicleshow.com.au



1 Final specifications including range will be communicated at a later date