Hyundai Cuts $8,000 Off Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 in Australia

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Hyundai has made a bold move to dominate the Australian EV market heading into the new financial year, slashing $8,000 from nearly every grade of its 2027 Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 lineups. The cuts arrive just as the financial year draws to a close, giving buyers a compelling reason to go electric before June 30.

The new pricing reshapes the entry points for both models. The Kona Electric now opens at $46,000 before on-road costs, down from $54,000, while the Ioniq 5 starts at $68,200, reduced from $76,200. For buyers ready to move quickly, Hyundai is offering aggressive drive-away deals on in-stock vehicles delivered by June 30, with the Kona Electric available from $45,990 and the Ioniq 5 from $71,990 drive-away.

To hit these lower price points, Hyundai stripped some features from the base grades, so the compromises are worth understanding before signing. The entry Kona Electric loses its heat pump, auto-dimming mirror, V2L connection, and charging cable, while the base Ioniq 5 similarly drops the V2L connection and charging cable. Every other grade retains these features, meaning the sacrifices are limited strictly to the cheapest models.

The timing is no coincidence. With the financial year ending June 30, Hyundai is pushing to clear stock and capture buyers before the deadline. The cuts also position the Kona Electric below Hyundai's own new Elexio SUV, priced from $58,900, making the established EV an even stronger value proposition in a suddenly crowded lineup.

These are among the most significant EV price cuts in Australia this year, and the savings are substantial for buyers who can live with the stripped-back base models. For those wanting the full feature set, stepping up a grade or opting for the mid-spec Elite might be the smarter long-term play. Either way, the window to secure one of these deals is narrow, and for anyone sitting on the fence about going electric, Hyundai has just made the decision a whole lot easier and cheaper.