GAS VS ELECTRIC.

Most essential for our purposes, though, is that Hyundai effectively treats the electric version like either of the Kona's two gas four-cylinder powertrains, so we could spec two Konas as identically as possible. Unlike a lot of EVs, the Kona Electric doesn't slow down as speeds pick up; Hyundai appears to have tuned its little permanent-magnet AC motor to have a broad powerband, giving this Kona ample passing power - something the Kona 1.6T lacks. Thanks to the Kona Electric's lowrolling-resistance tires, the gas car performs better in braking and handling tests. Even considering the Kona 1.6T's acceleration, braking, and handling advantage at the track, the Kona Electric is the car that both Reynolds and I want to drive in the real world. [Extracted from the article]