The launch of the Kona by Hyundai in July has raised the bar for expectations from electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market. It offers almost the same acceleration and power as a big petrol or diesel engine and its battery can take you from Jaipur to Agra via Delhi. It has the oomph of an SUV, and at first glance, resembles Hyundai’s Creta. It is not lacking in terms of styling and interiors either.
In India thus far, electric cars have been souped- up golf carts. With the Kona the game has changed. It is a. . .
