2024 Kona EV 2024 Review

Review of the 2024 Kona Electric Premium, Hyundai's offering in the compact SUV market. In this review, learn what makes it a good value proposition, what features standout from others, and whether or not you should consider it.
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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - App to remote start aircon & more
01:46 - AC charging
02:48 - Battery options and range
03:38 - Ride and handling
04:18 - Remote summon
04:37 - Drive features
05:18 - Cabin noise levels
06:47 - Power & Performance
07:58 - Cargo Space
09:04 - Interior features
09:40 - Rear seat features
10:06 - Design features
10:53 - Service and warranty
12:50 - EV settings
13:45 - Real World Range
14:59 - Should you buy it?

[@lynnwilliams3408]

Thanks Chris for your usual detailed and excellent review. Maybe your efficiency was impacted by the HVAC working a lot in the hot weather?
The low DC charging rate and 4 star ANCAP rating are a bit disappointing. It will be interesting how the sales go as the original Kona EV was popular.

[@TassieEV]

You've got my car that I ordered even the light interior. You must have filmed this in summer unless Victoria had a heat wave recently. I have test drove it and a friend has one. I really like it and am very much looking forward to getting into it. I am even hoping to cross the Nullarbor(oh no..EV's aren't supposed to be able to do that are they only giant SUV's burning litres and litres of diesel) with it after another friend inspired me when he went over in his Model 3. Loved your review Chris, showed me things I didn't know about particularly around the heads-up display with AA/AC.

[@kevinphillips9408]

Thanks Chris for this honest informative video.

[@tristan351]

i prefer the look of this compared to the ioniq 5

[@renbangbprd7236]

holla, is rear seat can contains 3 adults comfortably?

[@waynehobbs5175]

Sorry but 4★ ANCAP is disappointing. Atto 3 IMO is as good/better and 5★.
Prefer LFP too as it can be recharged to 100% every time.
The spare tyre is about the only thing missing in Atto 3 and available for $900.
If the Hyundai was $49k it would make sense but not at $55k.