Is that in europe or just US?
Well, I’ve re-asked the question of Gemini (which can interrogate the www quicker than I can) as follows.
Q: is UK spec kona being changed to smaller battery only for 2026?
A: Yes, for the 2026 model year, the UK-spec Hyundai Kona Electric is being simplified to only offer the SE trim level with the smaller 48.6-kWh battery, discontinuing the larger battery variants and other trims like the N Line. This change focuses the lineup on the base SE Standard Range model.
What this means for the 2026 UK Kona Electric:
Single Trim: The only model available will be the SE Standard Range.
Smaller Battery: It will come exclusively with the 48.6-kWh battery pack.
Fewer Options: Higher trims and the larger battery option, which offered more range, are being dropped from the lineup.
Potential for Future Models: Some speculation suggests this move may pave the way for a new Ioniq-branded vehicle to fill the gap for smaller electric cars.