Hyundai Kona Electric Joins NSW Police at Penrith


The NSW Police Force will take on a Hyundai Kona Electric for a 12 month test.

Their Kona EV will be deployed in NSW Police colours at the Penrith Police Station within the Nepean Area Command.

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The long-range electric SUV will be used in the Crime Prevention Unit and for community engagement. Not only will it fly the flag for the police force, but for the EV movement.

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ABOVE: Hyundai Kona Electric at Penrith Police Area Command

In addition, pressing the Kona EV into service for community engagement events will let the public sample the model’s unique benefits, to win new EV fans.

There is an AC charger installed in the Penrith Police Station underground secure carpark which will allow recharging at home, so to speak. They can also use any of the public chargers nearby should they need to.

Kona Electric has a range of up to 449km (WLTP), to give several shifts a go behind the wheel without having to top up..

Kona Electric is the first fully electric small SUV and comes with Hyundai’s SmartSenseTM safety suite.

“We’re delighted to provide a Kona Electric for use by the NSW Police Force,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Jun Heo said.

“Deploying Kona Electric within the Nepean Area Command Crime Prevention Unit as well as for community engagement is a terrific opportunity for the NSW Police Force and the public to experience the unique benefits of our long-range, zero-emission battery-electric SUV,” he said.

“The Hyundai Kona electric vehicle is a valuable addition to the Nepean Police Area Command and will assist our Crime Prevention Unit with its community engagement initiatives,” said Superintendent Chris Keane, Commander of Nepean Police Area Command.

“The sponsored vehicle with unique police markings is generating a lot of interest and comments when out in the community, and we are grateful to Hyundai for its support of our Command.”

Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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