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Hyundai predicts electric Kona will become model line's top-seller

Hyundai Kona model line 2023
The full-electric Kona accounted for 42 percent of the model line's European sales last year. Hyundai expects the second generation of the EV (center) to boost that share to 60 percent.
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March 07, 2023 04:00 PM

BERLIN -- Hyundai’s first-generation full-electric Kona has exceeded expectations. Last year the small SUV was the No. 9-selling EV in Europe.

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