The teams working at Westover Hyundai in Poole and Salisbury are celebrating the news that the brand achieved electric vehicle manufacturer of the year, at the annual GreenFleet Awards for its KONA Electric and IONIQ Electric models.
The KONA Electric is capable of 300 miles of range, 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds, and starts from £32,845 (including Plug in Car Grant).
The Hyundai IONIQ is the world’s first car to be offered with the three separate electrified powertrains; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric. The IONIQ Electric offers up to 174 miles of zero emissions range, and is priced from £26,745 (including Plug in Car Grant).
Jamie Speed, general sales manager at Hyundai Poole is delighted with the results. He said: “We’re thrilled with the results of the annual GreenFleet Awards. It’s great for us to continually be able to offer our customers the most innovative products from the brand and we can be satisfied that they are getting a great vehicle.”
Hyundai continues to invest in low emissions technology, launching the NEXO Fuel Cell Vehicle in early 2019, and a total of 18 electrified models by 2025.
Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai Motor UK President and CEO, said: “Hyundai Motor has made a conscious effort to become a leader in electrified technology, so it gives me great pleasure to see the brand recognised by the GreenFleet Awards.”
To view the Hyundai range on offer at Westover please visit the Poole dealership on Wallisdown Road or Wilton Road in Salisbury. Alternatively please visit www.westovergroup.co.uk/hyundai
The GreenFleet Awards are now in their 14th year, bringing together leaders of the fleet and automotive industries to identify and celebrate businesses and initiatives that are working to reduce the environmental impact of fleet operations.