A green power enthusiast and former car dealer has become the first Australian owner of the new Hyundai Kona Electric.
Charles Dalglish owns a green power business in the Blue Mountains and will charge the SUV using green power from his home solar installation.
The Kona Electric is Hyundai’s first all-electric SUV, arriving in Australia with a long-range battery-electric powertrain and advanced safety and connectivity. It is able to drive up to 449km on a single charge, and with ultra-fast 100kW DC charging capability it can reach 80% battery charge in 54 minutes.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia’s chief executive officer JW Lee handed Dalglish the Kona keys at Sydney’s Ryde Hyundai dealership.
“We are extremely pleased to deliver the first game-changing Kona Electric to Mr Dalglish, who is an enthusiastic proponent of alternative green power, and of the efficient Hyundai EV system,” says Lee.
Dalglish is a former car dealer and aircraft salesman, before selling his motor business to pursue his passion for green power.
“Ever since I got wind of the Kona Electric two years ago, I’ve just pushed and pushed and pushed. I’m very pleased,” says Dalglish.
“I’ve built three electric cars, so I know a little about them,” he adds. “I’m much in admiration of the Hyundai being so efficient.”
Dalglish lives off the grid and likes the Kona Electric for its affordability and efficiency.
“There aren’t many other options,” he says. “No affordable electric car (before now) could go from Sydney to Bathurst without having to stop or being on a tow truck.”
“I’m thrilled to be able to get the Kona Electric – it just makes so much sense.”
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