EV Review 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric - Is this the Chevy Bolt Killer?
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is ready to take on all EVs. With a 415 kms / 258 Mile range, this sub-compact SUV should have no problem fitting into anyones life. Its the best of all worlds, an electric vehicle and an SUV. Customers interested in a Tesla Model 3 should definitely look at the Kona EV.
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I got my Kona electric in Fresno, California a little over a month ago and it is without a doubt a FUN car to drive! I won't waste time yapping about Hyundai's build quality and superior warranty that while seldom needed, they DO honor without question or hassle. As it pertains to the Kona EV one thing people should know is the battery comes with a LIFETIME warranty against defects and such. Of course all batteries have an anticipated reduction in range over time, but if the Kona battery is like the Tesla with it's liquid thermal management, users are only looking at about 5% loss over 100,000 miles. Put into perspective this means the original EPA 258 mile range drops to 245 miles - except it's not that simple. You see, astute Kona owners have already discovered the ACTUAL battery size is around 69 kWh or approximately 7% greater than factory spec, or about 276 miles range if charged to 100%, but even here it's not that simple. After charging to 100 % the other day my Kona showed an anticipated range of 291 miles, and since I've been averaging better than 4.2 miles per kWh baseline, with a "personal best" of 5.8 kWh, the car could actually exceed 300 miles on a single charge!
How is such magic possible? Well, it has more to do with where the driving is done, than how. EV's in general get astounding range when operated on city streets where stop-n-go traffic is the norm, and speeds generally average between 40-50 mph. The Kona can easily reach 5 miles per kWh in town driving unless one gets carried away with the go pedal. Of course heat and AC will also decrease range, but if cycled on and off as needed, range can beat 4.0 kWh no problem. A note about what the car shows when one turns on the AC or heat. If fully charged, turning on heat or AC will show a decrease in range of as much as 30 miles - but this is illusory. What the car is displaying is the ANTICIPATED reduction in range if the heat is left on for the duration of the charge. Turning heat or AC off after a few minutes shows the expected range to jump back up to within a few miles of where it would have been had the climate control not been activated. As the car's battery depletes, turning on AC may show only a mile or two drop in anticipated range and this is because the car "knows" it's only got, say, another 70 miles of range, so even with the AC on the whole time, it will only reduce range by about 2 miles.
Cold weather is hard on EVs. When cold, expect to see anticipated range drop faster than actual distance traveled, though this can be mitigated by how one chooses to drive. Using the ECON mode and limiting throttle excursions (even though it's fun to blast away from traffic lights like you just lit an afterburner), I've found I can balance out the slight loss in range due to cold, during my commute home when the temperature is warmer.
Highway driving is not an EVs strong suit either. The reason is because speeds are higher and sustained, pulling more current than around town, and there are no regular slow-downs where regen can add something back to the battery. I have managed to get around 4.8-5 miles per kWh on the highway driving slower than traffic in general, but I have a hunch there is very little if any reduction in range driving 65 mph versus 55 mph over a 20 mile highway run. Better to uses speed to limit time spent on the freeway, in order to get into some restorative stop and go traffic!
I've read the Kona electric will accelerate to 60 mph in "around" 7.4 seconds. I've also read a review where they measured it going 0-60 in 6.4 seconds which seems a lot more in line with my own experience. For the sake of safety I operate in ECON mode 90% of the time and only use regular mode from time to time when I want to impress ICE drivers with the fact that the Kona EV can outrun ANY of them between stoplights! Sure, a 700 hp Hellcat might reel me in at the last instant, but nothing shy of about 400 hp is going to accelerate with the Kona and this is specifically due to the massive, almost 300 lb-ft of torque that comes online the instant the go-pedal is mashed! Give enough time and distance, high horsepower cars will overtake the Kona, but in "stoplight racing" the only thing I expect will beat it will be a Tesla - another electric. I really "never" use "Sport mode" because it's simply too much power for the entire car and tires. I tried Sport mode while moving at 30 mph on a section of back road, just pressing the eletrons to about 50% caused the front tires to chirp, break traction, and spin, lifting the front end up as if the car was trying to launch skyward! I tried it going stoplight to stoplight and decided it was too dangerous! Even just 50% torque (as shown on the gauge) causes the car to launch like it's coming off a catapult and hit speeds so fast, one must instantly let off and stand on the brakes! We're talking half-mile or so distances.
A point to mention is if one does want to "launch" the best way is to come to a full stop, then pull and hold the left paddle (or use it to stop in the first place). When the paddle is released the car does not roll as is common with most cars and with the Kona EV after stopping using the foot brake. If the foot brake is used, the car will roll forward like other cars when easing off the brake so one can sort of roll with the traffic, which means sitting with the right foot on the brake to hold the car still. By using the paddle, the car sits perfectly still with no paddle and no pressure on the foot brake, so you can have your foot ready to go on the accelerator for when the light changes. Since I know it's an embarrassingly one-sided contest, I generally hesitate until I see the ICE cars begin to pull away, then I feed in the electrons and the Kona is GONE! I let off passing through 55 mph generally, and begin coasting to the next light with zero regen, and here come the ICE drivers hard on it to catch me and blow past as they're already having to stand on their brakes for the next group of traffic! meanwhile, I start adding in regen to slow and bring the Kona to a stop. Level 3 regen is seldom used because really drags the car to a stop quickly, so most often I'm using 2 arrows of regen, then do a full-pull on the left paddle about 1.5 car-lengths back to bring the Kona to a halt without ever moving my foot from over the accelerator.
So far I am VERY impressed with the Kona EV! Already here in the Fresno area I'm seeing the Kona SEL electric listed for $37K before discounts, and the tax credit which makes it HIGHLY competitive to other electrics - none of which have a nearly 300 mile range for that price! The Tesla Model 3 can go around 310 miles if one pays the $5,000 vig over the base price to get a 75 kWh battery, then of course another $2K if one wants the car in a color other than Black, or +$2,500 for red, and another +$1,500 for white leather interior (my Kona Limited came with the off-white leather interior). Plus the real game-changer is Hyundai's ability and willingness to back their car with an extreme warranty.
Richard Kilibreaux WOW! Now that’s a comment. Thanks so much giving everyone an owners insight on the Kona EV. Sure would be nice to have one now where we live in Canada. Our fuel prices just hit $1.69 per litre which is over $6.40 per gallon and that’s for regular. What car did you have before this?
Can you write a little more next time? =)
HOW MUTCH THEY PAY YOU FOR THISE LONGUE COMMENTE
The front of the kona is the best looking front I have seen in my life, for real!
We test drove a Kona EV a couple of weeks ago and it felt so nice that we got one in the company lease :)
2:06 276 miles with 3/4 charge!?
Ah, so it does have a heat pump; excellent! That makes a huge difference on our Prius Prime.
Not bad ! A probable winner again for Kia/Hyundai
Bong Lim, FYI, another thing that’s really promising about the Kona EV is that it’s extremely efficient, according to Bjorn Nyland. It appears to get around 4.8 miles/KWh, which is even slight more efficient than my Prius Prime at 4.7. Of course, the Prius Prime has a super-tiny battery - about 6ish KWh for pure-EV operation (8.8KWh raw capacity). My EV-driving colleagues, in their Teslas, LEAFs, and Volts, report numbers more in the 2.5-3.8 miles per KWh.
I’m a Tesla guy HOWEVER..Hyundai is really making me rethink that.. I was disappointed with NO HUD in the Model3. Good review and good job Hyundai!
Yes, I wonder why Elon did not go with a proper laser HUD in any of their cars, which projects speed, etc out over the hood... I recommended it to Elon, but no response!
Most people that thought that would become an issue, found it really wasn't an issue once they started driving the car. The speed is already displayed right at your peripheral vision, so people that have driven the car who thought they would hate the center display, actually found it not to be an issue at all.
Interestingly, even Jaguar only has the HUD in the most expensive package, it does not come standard. If that is a feature people really want, I figure more car makers will start including them. My concern would be, once the novelty has worn off, would you really use it.
On long trips, once I set the cruise control, I really don't need to have the speed displayed in my line of vision full time.
dont get me wrong you dont need HUD i just wish it had it. thats my only complaint and really isnt a valid one being honest
You right, that HUDless killed my hope to own a Tesla.
But, now Hyundai is making space on my eye range.
Alex Lima I love my Tesla and while I wish it had HUD I’m ok without. Before you decide you need to consider the changing network and for this reason alone Tesla for the foreseeable future will reign supreme
Good review, thanks for talking about the thermal battery management!
I don't get the hatred for lack of grill. It's an EV car we need to get over having one stylistically.
MGXsport but the ICE front is so much better. they could just do like the front of the ioniq and it would look so much better. insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Large-32825-2019IONIQElectric.jpg
just took first one on google.
TrueDesireHD this is subjective of course, but if you look at more desirable sporty designs that can be incorporated into an original shape that’s not contrived from a shared ICE chassis and body, those designs don’t have a grill. Essentially those original EV designs don’t have an engine, so you can have a very low hood height such as all current Tesla’s, Corvette, 1992-95 Mazda RX-7, upcoming EVs.
It probably adds 1 mile of range to have the hideous EV grille. Tesla proved that an EV can look nice, they should just style them like a normal car
Have you seen a 3 in person? It's a similar vast plastic expanse with even less detail than the Kona.
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage, circa 1979.
My boss had a black one.
The mutts nuts!
So much for the grille!
I’m in love! I can’t tell the aero wheels are really different. I’m all in favor of these wheel covers. They look like they are easier to clean and with little to zero break dust, you may never need to use any special wheel cleaner at all!!! We need access to these in more places like Arizona (hint hint) and in all states (of course). I hope they offer through the dealer or online to a local dealer.
The front of the Kona is marvelous and the wheels too ...👍 different opinion
thumbs up to that as well. Like I said, why opinion. Thanks
@@EverydayReviews2022 how much of difference would it be to replace the wheels you think? I'm with you, the standard Kona looks much better.
The appearance of the kona is so ugly..
This is funny because the 2 things I like about this car are the Aero wheels and front "grill". Different strokes for different folks!
For volume sale, they have to keep the price at or around $30K.
I'm lucky enough to own a Kona and love it. The HUD and "autopliot" equivalent are great features and make commuting traffic a breeze. The efficiency is amazing thanks to those wheels and aero facia. Since I got mine (Aug) I have had 3 notes left on my screen asking if I would like to sell it!! Never had that with any car in the past! My 64Kw Kona gets 550km range in commuting traffic (50kph) and at max legal highway speeds (110kph) on long trips it still gets 480km!! Only omission in this review was no mention of the HUD that comes with the high spec version.
I'd buy a Bolt if it looked like the Volt.
That sounds amazing. Did I not mention the HUD? Thought I did when talking about the interior. Yes the aero wheels and grill increase efficiency but I'd trade a little range for a normal looking grill. I think its a challenge for all EV's. I just find it looks like its missing something. Maybe they can paint one on like on race cars, hehe, that would be interesting. You must be in Europe if you already got one, how much was yours? In Canada we only get the 64Kw version. Thanks for the detailed comment!
The Bolt(at least mine) has the ability to be programmed to your charging and driving. As a result I get 300 to 330 miles on regen down Palomar Mountain into Escondido after overnight charge with provided 120 volt EVSE (which can be easily converted to a high current Level 2 charger. I also get seat of the pants 0-60 in 5. I love my lightning Bolt every time i see a challenger(like a Corvette Z-06) in my rear view mirror, or just side by side with a Ferrari(boy was he surprised!
The Bolt only has 1 real flaw its looks. I've said it before and I'll say it again, if the Bolt looked like the Volt GM would have sold more and it would have been a better overall vehicle. Not to mention it would be a far better family car than it currently is.
HUD @ 2:12!
I think it's a pretty nice car. Good range, looks pleasing and not weird. Options are pretty loaded. Great for small family or even a couple. Good amount of space and cargo room. Too bad they don't offer 4-wheel drive or thats really gonna be a killer option. Great range and power too. Solid EV, if priced around low 40,000s thats quite attractive.
Awesome EV Review...Thanks JP
I like the front "grill" on the Kona EV much better than a typical ICE radiator grill. Makes the Kona EV look cleaner and up-to-date.
I enjoyed your review. Good stuff, to the point, without hype. I agree with you about the homely grill treatment and funky wheels. I think some of your critics are missing the point........ I would rather see a good-looking car that stands on its own merits, instead of having to look odd so you know it is different.
Good review and nice car.
I can imagine a big uptake of these over the next 3 years if they can make them available.
Most people who own a sub compact don’t need more range than that and a quiet, low maintenance car that is really zippy might have many stretching their budget to reach the higher price point.
If you want something a little bigger, then wait for the Kia Niro EV. It will basically have the same powertrain :)
It is already for sale in South Korea and will probably hit the US market in Q1 2019.
Francis Galiegue The Niro is no bigger than the Kona, I own a Kona and have looked at the Niro.
Eh? They _are_ of different size. Just going to the showroom and seeing them both is enough to see the difference.
Also, TeslaBjörn has tested both extensively and he aalso agrees with me on this one.
@@francisgaliegue6645 Well you should look up the dimensions to both vehicles, the Niro is a little bit longer in overall length and wheelbase, but the Kona is slightly taller and wider. So if the Kona is too small for you, chances are there Niro is too.
Kia vehicles aren't very reliable
@Lxrry sources? I'm sorry, but having reviewed many different sources myself as to car reliability, I can confidently affirm the opposite of what you just said.
The Nexen tires on the Kona have gotten quite negative feedback from reviews over here. Could you say something about how you thought the tires performed? The complaints were mostly noise but also bad grip (better tires would not slip on acceleration)
I've only known one person that has a Bolt ⚡️ so does it take much to kill if off? Maybe, I just don't recognize a Bolt on the road when I see one just like I don't know if a Kona is distinctive in styling to make me take notice of it.
I almost wanna take a black marker and color in the grill
I love the way it looks! I'm buying one!
Why this over a Tesla? Just curious
I like the Kona Electric - looks good and seems like a common sense approach to an EV. Agree with the grill comments but not a hater. Just wish there were options.
I like the no grill design and your voice sounds like the computer in Team America.
I ordered a black one, so the grill or not having a grill is less notable. This also goes for the 'plastic' parts styling. Personally, I think the standard packed options and the clean style interior makes up a lot for the few exterior flaws. Let's not forget, this thing has 200hp! Really like the range, this is for me the most crucial factor to go electric and there are also government subsidies here in the Netherlands which make it very attractive to drive this EV. Bye bye, pocket rocket diesel..
Great EV - would be a nice upgrade from my 2016 LEAF. But I hope they sell it all over the US. Problem with these EVs is finding one for sale locally.
Hyundai already said this would be CARB states only for now. So, unless you live in one of those, you will have to special order it and have it delivered to a local dealer, if they even offer that option. You may have to even order it from a CARB dealer and have it shipped to your house.
Only problem is in that case, you can't even drive it and see if you actually like it before you order one.
You shouldn't sell your Leaf though, the depreciation on these electric cars is huge.
I love the gas powered kona but personally the chevy BOLT is light years ahead and the only EV car worth looking at right now.
edit": besides tesla, of course.
@@potatochobit I have only seen the gas powered Kona, don't expect to see the EV Kona on the East Coast anytime soon.
The Bolt is not a bad car at all. Just overshadowed by the Model 3, which was pretty much expected I think.
Fortunately, there is pretty good demand for it outside the USA and in Canada. I think also GM missed a huge potential market for it when they decided not to offer it in right hand drive for the UK market.
This car is so awesome..gotta get one next year.
$40-$50,000? I don't know to how many people this will appeal. I was seriously interested in the Bolt, until I heard the price. I know I would save in the long term, but upfront cost is something that is hard to ignore.
I hear ya. I was hoping it would be less as well.
I like the grille-less front and monolythic look of the dark gray. The rear seems quite busy tho- like 2 cars stacked together.
What's under the hood? More storage?
no AWD available? no super charging feature?
I actually love the delicate look of the grill and wheels.
I actually love how your face looks
Possible long wait time for the 2019s as Hyundai is battery limited. Canada allocations are for late 2019 delivery.
early 2019 between jan and march. mine is coming january 2019
Just look at that beauty at 7:48, I still don't understand why Hyundai didn't make the Nexo a BEV or pure-electric vehicle. Its' style is much more suited to be a pure-electric with the retractable door handles and sleek appearance. Imo, that was a terrible corporate decision on their part.
Remember when all is said and done, it is a compliance car and in direct competition in sales with ICE cars that produce income from service. Can't make it too good.
@@daviddrake7003
But strangely, they appear to have built a REALLY good car. Plus, they do (?) have the option to "adjust" production between the 3 fuel options.
That larger Nexo is fantastic and I'd buy one in a minute if it was EV
+David Drake You might be onto something here... LOL
Strange hatred for things that are very clearly subjective. Just for balance: I love the grill and the wheels!
Bolt owner here, no video of the Model 3 has made me question my decision to buy a Bolt, this video however makes me wonder if I should have waited.
Bolt is still an excellent choice. I really enjoyed the Bolt, I do prefer the interior of this Kona and the seats. Not a fan of the Bolt seats at all. With all that range, do you still end up charging everyday or one in a while. Just curious. Thanks for the comment.
Which videos have you watched of the model 3? I like the model 3 because Tesla has a better charging infrastructure, plus they make their own batteries. They can better keep up with the demands.
The Bolt looks, sucks, I prefer the Kona or Niro better.
No worries, every car I've bought made me think I should have waited another 6 mos. Part of the game of life
*_If you love your Bolt's one-pedal driving you would not like the Kona. NO ONE-PEDAL DRIVING! In order to bring the car to a full stop you have to use a pedal on the steering wheel._*
Nice Review Of 2019 Hyundai Kona. 😄
How aero can the wheels be if two of them are spinning backwards? If you look close you will see that the wheels on the drivers side have the dimpled flap part of the wheel facing forward at the top. They face toward the rear on the passenger side. On one side it's sucking air in and pushing it under the car and the other is blowing it out, the wheels need to be symmetrical to do any good.
Bolt, Kona EV, & Tesla all have liquid cooling systems... Looking at you Nissan
...Spark EV, Fiat 500e, Smart EV, eGolf, BMW i3
The real question is, “will they have access to enough battery capacity to produce any significant number of them?”
Does this car have an adaptive cruise control? It seems the only popular EV I can find that does is the Kia Niro, unless this one has it.
It has radar intelligent adaptive cruise control
Nice car, but it's only available in two states right now (in the US of course) as far as I know, Oregon and California. The Bolt, which is also a very nice car, is available in most states (I'm pretty sure). Hopefully they will both continue to do well so that us consumers win in the end.
If Kona EV will be sold in OR in 2019, I might have to drive down south a couple hours to get it and drive back north ...
Hopefully they will have a good price for it. It's a nice car.
It doesn't matter what the grill looks like or the wheels, what matters is it doesn't produce toxic tailpipe emissions, and much of the electricity used to run EVs in CA comes from renewable sources.
The emissions actually come at the powerplant. Just as bad. People are so stupid.
@@rebellucy5610 There are almost no coal power plants in CA, and CA is where most of the EVs in America are. Overall, coal power plants in America are being retired.
Lots of California power comes from the dams along the columbia river in Canada. Btw u guys owe us some $ for electricity ;)
Damn I like how that car looks! :D
How does it tow
can it be charged on 110v? if so, how long would it take? Also, what sort of reduced battery life would I see on very cold winter days?
Check out abetterrouteplanner.com for guesstimates of range depending on vehicle, tenperature and other weather conditions.
Yes.
Yes, but how long to charge from dead on 110v... lol 20hrs?
Charging on 120V would add between 5 to 6 miles every hour. So, replacing range lost on a typical 30 mile commute would take around 5 to 6 hours.
To fully charge the battery from empty to full would take around 40 hours give or take on 120V.
ok, that's garbage. Forget it then, not interested, what a piece of shit.
I'm enjoying the video.
Im ready to ditch my 2005 Nissan Xterra, it's been good to me. I'm looking into a similar sized vehicle but this seems to be a bit smaller than I was hoping. This little submissive lacks interior room considering my friends and family are burly rugby types and may be too cramped. A roof rack would have been nice to make up for the small back cargo area.
I love that color. Nice ride.
I just drove this car for the first time. I was skeptic of electric cars but once you feel the ammount of constant torgue you are sold. These are really the future. Shame I dont have money for it. But its amazing in every way. I hope they will get cheaper in the future
That is one sweet EV! I think it will be a winner. Would be interested in it for myself. The range is quite good for EV standards. Mark my words, the AWD version will be available I the next years model.
I doubt it. Making EV's AWD takes dual motors. And making dual motor EV's is actually complicated when they use PM DC motors like I'm sure Hyundai is using in this one.
The problem with dual motors is unless they use a AC Induction motor in the front, and a DC Permanent Magnet motor in the rear, you have to run both motors full time, which kills the range.
Which is why the Jaguar I-Pace, despite having a 90kWh battery, only gets around 234 miles of range, they used dual PM motors.
Tesla is the only one that can do this without a significant range penalty, and the Induction motors on the Model S and X mean the dual motor AWD versions are actually more efficient than the single motor versions.
I priced this car out this weekend in Kitchener Ontario as I was interested in all the money I could save by not leasing a internal combustion car. After we did the numbers, I was shocked to find out that it was 1,100.00/mth on a no down payment 3 year lease. The residual was set at unbelievable 38% after 3 years and adding insult to injury was a 5.7 % lease rate. Any fuel savings were quickly eaten up by the horrible residual and the high financing rates. Buyers also need to consider some additional fees required with this vehicle which is to buy and install a fast home charger as well. Range anxiety comes with all current electric cars as they can loose up to 30 to 40%% of their range at -20 to -30 degrees celsius. The thought of driving without the heater on to reserve range does not sound like a good option in the middle of winter! The Khona electric has no all wheel drive option available at th is time so for me this a deal breaker. Another concern is what happens when you buy this car and in the next 12 months they come out with batteries that charge fully in 10 minutes.
All genuine concerns. Agree. Leasing EVs are very pricey as no one knows how much they’ll be really worth after 3 years so you’re paying everything up front essentially.
Any compact SUV without a fold flat passenger seat is not very smart and off my list. You can't even get a small surfboard inside this thing. Also wondering does this car allow you run the A/C for hours inside while parked with lights off? How about while parked and charging? I agree that the grill and wheels are nowhere as nice and doubt they return that much more efficiency. That exterior color is very nice though. A side thought/question, but wonder if would ever be a good idea for these cars to move the spare tire to the frunk and offer a very deep storage in the back where the spare was.
Think I would buy but not for 40k. ...for 30k I would. 40 k makes the bolt unappealing because you don't save any $$ from gas (because you spend the gas money you save --10k --on the vehicle)
This is the best EV with the E-Niro available for the price, that exclude the pricey model 3, so at that price, it's actually a steal.
Actually after the federal and state credits, it is 30K. Tesla's credit is half now and soon to be less, Bolt is about to be cut in half too. A GREAT deal at 28 to 32 K after credits!!!!
Best design from koria.head light back light and whole looks wow
I like the looks of the car, but I wish they had just made the front smooth instead of the fake grill style indentations. That's going to be really hard to clean bugs out of.
Will this be in the Philippines?
Its just you. The wheels are beautiful. The front is perfect!
I think in black this would look really good.
The Red is nice.
We might be trading our Soul EV for one of these in July when the lease is up. But idk we aren't sold on the looks. She really wants something more adult looking like a Lexus or Volvo
All electric cars should have a radiator grill and look like gas cars. They should fit a dummy tailpipe that emits puffs of smoke, and have a speaker system that makes coughing noises when you try to pull away on a cold day. They should drip oil on the drive and cost a fortune to service. If they don't do any of this they are not a proper car. ( get used to them, they are the future!)
Go buy a karma revero where the revero still has its designer looks with real exhaust in front of the front wheels and the real crappier mpge of just 20!
And one mile to the gallon...
LOL
what gets me about EV is the "maintenance" cost. I know there are no oil changes etc, but you still have to bring it back to the dealership at least once a year, for an "inspection". if you don't you are risking the manufacturer denying warranty claims. and the cost for these "inspections" cost about the same as an annual service on an ICE, where they actually service your car. also, currently EV still cost too much compare to their ICE counterparts. without government rebate, it will take a long time/many miles to make financial sense. and EV are a bit like mobile phones, almost every year they will make small improvements on the car, like bigger battery, for example. then you will want the latest and greatest. and then there is the depreciation, ouch.
@@nickolastiguan
1) I don't think you do... (Have to have it serviced "once a year")
2) You know how much it would cost?
3) There are plenty of reports debunking the "Expensive EV" myth. Try searching and reading some.
4) Depreciation ("Ouch"?..... Really??)
Indications are that it may well be better! Same with insurance.
The "1million mile Model 3 transmission test" isn't going to hurt either!
Bjørn Nyland recently indicated on one of his tests (i-pace Germany?) That he hadn't serviced his X for 70k (or thereabouts).... Not bad!!
You forget that at least a Tesla will monitor and report issues.
So far I have not heard any Kona EV test person's video say - confirm that this is a front weel drive vehicle. After all, the Tesla model 3 surprised many people when finding out the M3 is rear wheel drive in the $35,oo configuration. Only the much more expensive dual motor M3 is Front n Rear WD, none are Front WD only.... So is it safe to assume the Kona EV is Front WD?
It is front wheel drive. I highly recommend checking out Tesla Bjørns videos on EVs, he goes into great details with exterior/interior walkarounds, range tests etc.
How much is for the free Kona Electric?
Good one, right to the point. The low center of gravity provided by the battery will definitely keep the car from flipping or rolling over easily. But it sure looks exposed under there. Someone will try driving over a curb or something and bend it into a 21st Century ion storm.
could this be used even it's raining?
Yes. Even in snow
if the costs around the same as the Bolt, I think most people would choose the Kona because it is a crossover
Exactly.
@@EverydayReviews2022 GM pretends that the Bolt is a crossover as well. lol
@@raitchison Everyone wants to jump oil the CUV/SUV Crossover. Essentially its just a body style.
*_The Bolt is also a crossover and the front cabin is HUGE! You won't believe the amount of leg and head room. The Bolt has one-pedal driving. The Kona does NOT!_*
Once upon a time Americans liked cars that were different-looking. I remember the breezeway window
Anytime soon coming to texas?
no touchscreen ?
I wish they had an AWD version for those of us in snowy climates.
Now for the prize question.
How long would you need to drive it to amortize the at least 10k+ premium you pay over the gas version? EVs are not money savers ( we usually don't lease over here like in north america ) and the grid still isn't running on 100% renewable energy in my country... in fact it's just around 40% this year with maybe 1% increase every year or every other year. As long as that isn't 100% zero emissions is a myth.
As long as the batteries are expensive af and they still haven't provided a solution how they want to manage all the waste products you have at the end of the cars life cycle i'm not jumping on the EV train yet even though i would really love to.
Not sure about the US but over here we have huge incentives to drive EVs. The gas version here is actually only $2000 cheaper, and I've estimated my family will save $3700/year switching from a i30 to a Kona EV. So for us it's a no brainer.
I like the grill and the wheels
Looks nice in battleship grey. If Hyundai discounts like chevy, its a winner.
You forgot to mention this is only available in CA.
I like the first to comments, The front gauge doesn’t look Good in EV, and Why the company’s have to make the EVs look so different. But still I’m excited and Crazy for EVs. No more emission.
Price?
Nice! I prefer the E-Niro's looks, better interior and slightly larger dimensions though
It s a question of feeling... E Niro interior and exterior is more classic . Kona EV is much more modern , interior as well as exterior. And both seats driver and passenger are electric , not on e Niro. Just driver seat. About the trunks space the kona can have 40 liters more just by removing one unuseful part.
Although looks wise, none of them are bad, I prefer much more the E-Golf. Can't help but stare at them each time I see one (especially from the front with all those LEDs lit). Too bad they have a 13 month waiting list... might as well get the new ID when it comes out with waiting times that long
ah! , i receive my kona ev tomorow ;-)
@@FPseforandroid awesome! Enjoy your excellent range and zippy car! Since there is no pricing available, may I ask you how much you paid for it? This korean duo is the affordable ev's for the masses in my opinion! Besides Tesla , these have the best driving range out there and at an affordable price (hopefully)
In my country I paid 36500 euros all included.
Fully 2020 electronic no more waiting
gladstone grant If they sign that green new deal China will laugh their ass off.
COLOR?
The Kona Electric is by far the first EV to challenge Tesla's & other EV brands in the market. Advertised as going 258 miles on a full charge, it actually registers between 310-315 miles on a full charge..since the entry of EV's in the market, the market leader has not had any notable success in its models with such farther range as the Kona Electric..it's only most recently that Tesla brand EVs are equipped with extended range batteries..I have no regrets owning this remarkable electric vehicle, the Kona Electric...
But can you actually buy one? I've heard they will be in very limited quantity.
They will be CARB states only in the USA. You definitely won't be able to walk it and buy one anywhere. Best case scenario, you will have to order one and wait months for delivery.
Proper battery thermal management. Should be called a 2019 Hyundai Dimple Electric. If you can't stand the Bolt seats this is a tempting option.
It’s all going to depend on what the cost is for this car. If it is similar to the Bolt, this should win over a lot of sales from the bolt, has so many advanced features and the interior and seats are nicer in my opinion
The 2019 Bolt supposedly had a seating upgrade.
@@EMichaelBall
Apparently, it needs it.
I think I noticed a sunroof in the video. A feature you can't get in the Bolt and something I really would liked to have had in mine.
www.hyundaiusa.com/kona-electric/index.aspx
Limited & Ultimate
Kona Electric SEL - $36,450
Kona Electric Limited - $41,150
Kona Electric Ultimate - $44,650
source: goo.gl/PyXCiC
This is not a Chevy Bolt killer....it's a TESLA KILLER !!!
@Hamidullah Sikander Tesla....for the Elitists ...those who are Self Righteous and Sanctimonious...
Spend over $100 K on an EV to save PENNIES ON GAS !!!! Tesla's downfall will be its inability to make a profitable, everyday EV.....FORZA ALFA BABY !!! THE KING IS BACK !!!
Stop the killing!
@@robertpryor7225 Killing....for the sake of killing is a good thing
@@dinopappous6639 - well you killed my buzz
@@robertpryor7225 Killers are known to do that.....KILLER DAWG !!!
FORZA ALFA BABY !!!
THE KING IS BACK !!!
THE GERMANS ARE DYING !!!
The only Car reviewer I really trust
Watch Bjørn Nyland. Top tests!
British top gear!?
@@turbo_bikini
It's had its day.
Heated seats an cooled seats must kill battery range plus heating system running and heated steering wheel ok am I wrong on this ??
The heated seats and cooling do use some battery power ... BUT less power than just blowing warm or cold air .
I use the heated seats and steering wheel in my bolt and very never use heat at all (Nor Cal) other than an very occasional defrost blast.
Much easier to heat a person than the whole cabin. Same goes for cars with heated windshields.
Heat seats and steering wheel uses energy, but very little. Maybe 1 to 2 miles of range every hour or so. Not enough to be noticeable in daily driving.
Let me know when I can buy one in Mississippi (not gonna hold my breath)
Red state with lack of infrastructure
Will be a while
Sorry, only states with imposed EV mandates 1st (Blue States). There is a shortage of battery cell mfg capacity, so those markets are served 1st.
Yeah, Hyundai already said this will be CARB states first. It will be awhile before you will see any outside CA and the CARB states.
Hyundai said they will ship Hyundai Kona EVs to any state in the US if a sale is secured. Learn what that means. You will want to test drive before you buy one.Problem is the charging aside of charging home, one needs to charge on the long trips . Then the servicing and spare parts availability. Tesla has country wide charging stations and superchargers and destination chargers.I wonder if Hyundai Kona EV can be used on Tesla charging stations already in existence.Inquire at Hyundai they got a toll free number in California.
@@serbanmike There is a several months or a year long back log, so you will probably have a hard time finding one in stock.
You can not use a Tesla Supercharger with anything besides a Tesla. The car needs a digital handshake with the charger before anything happens. If you plug a non Tesla into a Supercharger, the charger won't charge the car at all.
Seems like a good car
man, it's 2018 already! no one is putting batteries in the trunk
Yes they are, in the Ioniq electric.
@@blownb310 No there's no battery in the Ioniq trunk.
@@flamaablancaa Really? The whole pack is in the rear of the car.
@@blownb310 Let me rephrase: The batteries are not visible as they may be in other manufacturers (see picture). It doesn't prevent you from having a ''complete'' trunk. o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F01%2Ffocus-2011-01-10-600-06.jpg&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=921fad1a4de2a1512f7197ee4fc3932dfbe9462a
"We have the best range in the segment" so a segment with 1 csr in it?
Brilliant. Perfect amount of range
Front grill is a deal killer
The KONA won’t kill the BoltEV if they don’t sell them in all 50 states.
You are able to get the best deal in 7 states and they will deliver it to your front door
If you hold the left regen paddle it will bring you to a full stop
It was on our list until we discovered the dealers in our area (S. CA) are adding $5,000 to the MSRP.
*_Brian, that will stop as soon as the dealers get more Kona EVs to sell. Right now the car is so hot and in such short supply that dealers are charging up to $10,000 over MSRP._*
Ordered my black on black on Vancouver Island back end of November. It arrived yesterday and just getting detailed and some aluminum rim snow tires put on before driving off lot. Next Friday feb 15th pick up and can not wait !! Good riddance gas station and engine services
Truly a modest daily driver without any pretense (unlike Tesla) and a formula for widespread application and success (unlike the elitist Tesla)....A car for which you can make an economic argument...tough to spend $48 K on a Model 3 to save pennies on gas....
I love the grille. I cant stand how audi and Mercedes haven't dropped the grille on ev's. It will be laughed at in 20 years
Good range and power at reasonable price. Kona ev will be big hit.
This is just about the same range as my Ford Fiesta, i commute 50km three days a week + 20km each day on weekends. this would be perfect for me.