I've just bought a Kona and an over the air update loaded, now just press the voice button and say "turn off speed limit assist", and no more annoying warnings. We are really happy with the car.
I leased one of the earlier Kona EVs for 4 months and found it great, with a propensity to do 100 m wheel spins if your brain was in idiot mode. This new one is larger, quieter, more economical and better equipped (even has a heat pump now) so a real winner. However, the lack of useful face level ventilation in a hot country like OZ is a real pain in summer if you like a bit of cool air on your face. Also, the fact that it only gets a 4-star ANCAP is a little strange but wouldn't deter me.
Anything that's not a crossover from Hyundai would be a nice surprise, like the original prius-sized Ioniq EV that Hyundai canned for the more profitable Kona...
The Inster is smaller than the old Ioniq in both length and width, albeit a bit taller. Unfortunately it’s not going to be available in all markets though :( I really want one but they won’t come to Canada
thanks for this very rounded review, i haven't watched the earlier ones where you probably talk more about its specs so I'll assume thats covered. We have a 2021 version of the Kona Elite we bought second hand, the long range version, and its a great little car, light and nimble, very economical and so easy to drive.
I own the Limited version, which is the top tier here in the states. I opted for Neoteric Yellow, because this car needs flair, and we call it Hippo, because it's face looks like a hippopotamus. Overall I really like the car, and I have not had range anxiety. I do have a home charger, and after three months, I have not needed to use a public charger once. I will admit that I have not done a road trip with it because I also own a Civic, which gets great MPG and I don't have to stress about finding a plug-in.
I own the Premium spec and am very happy with it. Not sure you should put styling as a rating item, maybe optional, as it is very personal something you dislike someone else may love and I myself although I don't love it but I do like the car overall mine I've called Archimedes not that I've ever named a car until this one to be fair. I do wish I had been given the option of the 17's though instead of forced into the 19's as I know the UK market they had the option on all trim levels. I will agree with the bing/bongs and generally turn off the eye watcher and speed warning at least audibly and realise they did it for ANCAP reasons. A hit for me is that it has a spare tyre, one of few EV's or even fossil cars these days that come with a spare even if it's a space saver. The only thing I got extra was a 15A wall charger and a type 2 cable but did that separately to my lease and I've put mine yes on a Novated Lease for 5yrs although my option wasn't great as the company has no sense of competition and very poor customer service but the only option, currently, my employer offers.
Battery degradation 16-18% at 300miles according to figures released by Tesla owners. I plug mine into a normal 10a plug every day no problems .. I do 40km per day need 5-7kw to charge it (that's the avr Aussie car driver right there.)
BYD Atto 3 extended range eats this Kona for breakfast. It is cheaper, has bigger battery with safer LFP chemistry, has 360 cameras, glass roof as standard, no beeping for traffic sign, no attention monitor, better infotainment system. Then there is a better looking, bigger in size and with a bigger battery KIA EV5 for 57k poverty pack.
@@blackbelt2000 Both arguments are straight outta tabloid dreamland, mate. You probably need to change your source of news before you start believing in conspiracy theories. I'm genuinely worried.
@@Digwind no dreamland here mate, I have driven byd before. garbage and dangerous. I have seen how they are put together at the factory and the lack of care they put into their products. I suspect you are either paid off or a "chyna can do no wrong" stand in.
The biggest thing going against electric cars is the 'high-density-living' apartment / townhouse dwellers that cannot charge in their residential car spaces. Also, electric car tyres cost anything from ~$250-550 each. Expensive. Also, the battery degrades incrementally over time as the ownership years tick over and possibly after 5 years your battery capacity might only be 75-80% of what it what when brand new. Hybrid seems like a better route for now.
Feck off with that faff, Hyundai would ought to know given that their first Ioniq came in both hybrid, PHEV and EV to anticipate demand of which most of the production by the end of its production run was producing EVs. hybrids had over 20 years of prime of which Toyota squandered in selling turbo diesels until 2017. . Plugin hybrids were feasible 10 years ago and Toyota didn't bother until pressed. If there's anything that is a detriment to EVs, it's not apartments, it's politics and the relentless SUV oversaturation that has made every new car far more expensive/profitable and energy intensive along with diminishing the variety of products to choose from.
And that little anecdote of yours about the 5% SOC loss per year sounds like the worst possible situation for a Nissan LEAF that's only rapid charged under a midday sun
I do agree that owning an EV isn’t for everyone just yet, especially those in places like apartments where you can’t charge at home, as that’s one of the main benefits of an EV. I will say though that, as an EV owner, the claims of battery degradation over time are often greatly exaggerated. You won’t lose 25% of your range in 5 years, not even close. Automakers account for this, and modern EVs have tech to keep batteries happier for longer. Tires are a bit spenny though, I’ll give you that. But ideally that’s not something you’ll be changing super often, and you do save on most of the other maintenance costs.
I've just bought a Kona and an over the air update loaded, now just press the voice button and say "turn off speed limit assist", and no more annoying warnings. We are really happy with the car.
just hold mute button. no need to talk. our kona hybrid is the same.
I leased one of the earlier Kona EVs for 4 months and found it great, with a propensity to do 100 m wheel spins if your brain was in idiot mode. This new one is larger, quieter, more economical and better equipped (even has a heat pump now) so a real winner. However, the lack of useful face level ventilation in a hot country like OZ is a real pain in summer if you like a bit of cool air on your face. Also, the fact that it only gets a 4-star ANCAP is a little strange but wouldn't deter me.
Chubby Tyres are good tyres. Should always be an option no matter what the trim-level.
I drove it and didn't feel cheap, great vehicle
Great info. Love to know when the Xpeng G6 will be in the teams hands to review. Keep up the great work 😊
Anything that's not a crossover from Hyundai would be a nice surprise, like the original prius-sized Ioniq EV that Hyundai canned for the more profitable Kona...
The Inster is smaller than the old Ioniq in both length and width, albeit a bit taller. Unfortunately it’s not going to be available in all markets though :( I really want one but they won’t come to Canada
thanks for this very rounded review, i haven't watched the earlier ones where you probably talk more about its specs so I'll assume thats covered. We have a 2021 version of the Kona Elite we bought second hand, the long range version, and its a great little car, light and nimble, very economical and so easy to drive.
I own the Limited version, which is the top tier here in the states. I opted for Neoteric Yellow, because this car needs flair, and we call it Hippo, because it's face looks like a hippopotamus. Overall I really like the car, and I have not had range anxiety. I do have a home charger, and after three months, I have not needed to use a public charger once. I will admit that I have not done a road trip with it because I also own a Civic, which gets great MPG and I don't have to stress about finding a plug-in.
I own the Premium spec and am very happy with it. Not sure you should put styling as a rating item, maybe optional, as it is very personal something you dislike someone else may love and I myself although I don't love it but I do like the car overall mine I've called Archimedes not that I've ever named a car until this one to be fair. I do wish I had been given the option of the 17's though instead of forced into the 19's as I know the UK market they had the option on all trim levels. I will agree with the bing/bongs and generally turn off the eye watcher and speed warning at least audibly and realise they did it for ANCAP reasons. A hit for me is that it has a spare tyre, one of few EV's or even fossil cars these days that come with a spare even if it's a space saver. The only thing I got extra was a 15A wall charger and a type 2 cable but did that separately to my lease and I've put mine yes on a Novated Lease for 5yrs although my option wasn't great as the company has no sense of competition and very poor customer service but the only option, currently, my employer offers.
Agree, really annoying that you can't spec the premium one with the 17 inch wheels.
Why is it scraped down the side what did you do to it??
When they get to a 1000 km range I'll take a look at one.
Battery degradation 16-18% at 300miles according to figures released by Tesla owners. I plug mine into a normal 10a plug every day no problems .. I do 40km per day need 5-7kw to charge it (that's the avr Aussie car driver right there.)
in the UK the long range is a no brainer as its cheaper to lease than the small battery model!!
BYD Atto 3 extended range eats this Kona for breakfast. It is cheaper, has bigger battery with safer LFP chemistry, has 360 cameras, glass roof as standard, no beeping for traffic sign, no attention monitor, better infotainment system.
Then there is a better looking, bigger in size and with a bigger battery KIA EV5 for 57k poverty pack.
But the BYD interior 🤢
Byd are known for their spontaneous combustion and low assembly quality
@@paulb1951 It's ok and once you notice the Kona with the same kit is 20 grand more, you’ll start loving the Atto's interior. Lol.
@@blackbelt2000 Both arguments are straight outta tabloid dreamland, mate. You probably need to change your source of news before you start believing in conspiracy theories. I'm genuinely worried.
@@Digwind no dreamland here mate, I have driven byd before. garbage and dangerous. I have seen how they are put together at the factory and the lack of care they put into their products. I suspect you are either paid off or a "chyna can do no wrong" stand in.
The biggest thing going against electric cars is the 'high-density-living' apartment / townhouse dwellers that cannot charge in their residential car spaces. Also, electric car tyres cost anything from ~$250-550 each. Expensive.
Also, the battery degrades incrementally over time as the ownership years tick over and possibly after 5 years your battery capacity might only be 75-80% of what it what when brand new.
Hybrid seems like a better route for now.
Feck off with that faff, Hyundai would ought to know given that their first Ioniq came in both hybrid, PHEV and EV to anticipate demand of which most of the production by the end of its production run was producing EVs.
hybrids had over 20 years of prime of which Toyota squandered in selling turbo diesels until 2017. .
Plugin hybrids were feasible 10 years ago and Toyota didn't bother until pressed.
If there's anything that is a detriment to EVs, it's not apartments, it's politics and the relentless SUV oversaturation that has made every new car far more expensive/profitable and energy intensive along with diminishing the variety of products to choose from.
And that little anecdote of yours about the 5% SOC loss per year sounds like the worst possible situation for a Nissan LEAF that's only rapid charged under a midday sun
can you refill at home with your ice vehicle?
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf Difference being that refilling a gasoline vehicle takes 2 minutes, not 30
I do agree that owning an EV isn’t for everyone just yet, especially those in places like apartments where you can’t charge at home, as that’s one of the main benefits of an EV.
I will say though that, as an EV owner, the claims of battery degradation over time are often greatly exaggerated. You won’t lose 25% of your range in 5 years, not even close. Automakers account for this, and modern EVs have tech to keep batteries happier for longer.
Tires are a bit spenny though, I’ll give you that. But ideally that’s not something you’ll be changing super often, and you do save on most of the other maintenance costs.