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Was my 2021 Hyundai Kona EV a good choice?

Discussion in 'Hyundai Kona Electric' started by Lars, Nov 3, 2021.

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  1. Nov 3, 2021 #1
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
    To some extent this post is a make me feel good note. According to this recent comparison the answer is a definite yes - that is if the car meets your transportation needs.

    https://insideevs.com/reviews/443791/ev-range-test-results/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsideEvs+%28Inside+EVs%29

    Even after the hassle/wait to get my new HV battery installed the Kona EV is a solid value. Take some time and look at the values on the charts. Compare purchase prices and power efficiency this car shines for the dollar - and it is a lot of fun to drive!
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2021 #2
    KiwiME

    KiwiME Well-Known Member

    New Zealand '2019' EU, heat pump, pink coolant
    Are you sure the link is correct?
     
  3. Nov 3, 2021 #3
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
    Mistake in the link;)
     
  4. Nov 3, 2021 #4
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
    Sorry folks, I have corrected the link.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2021 #5
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
    Fixed!~ I hope.
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2021 #6
    Esprit1st

    Esprit1st Well-Known Member

    2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate, Roswell, NM
    Heck, the Kona is an awesome car. I loved it! "Unfortunately" I accepted the Buyback since there is no HV battery in sight for me here in NM. But I miss the car. I'd buy it again.
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2021 #7
    Jim Matthews

    Jim Matthews Active Member

    Taxachusetts, USA
    Great car. My test drive convinced me that the shared platform was adequate. We preferentially drive my Niro EV - and it has the personality of a toaster.

    You get in. It covers 300 miles on a full charge.
    It just goes - no secret handshake required.

    The Kona is essentially the same; big enough, but not too big.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2021 #8
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
    Efficiency for the buck (and availability), Kona electric ranks very well.:)
     
  9. Nov 4, 2021 #9
    NRH

    NRH Active Member

    Downeast Maine
    It's an awesome car. There still isn't another truly affordable BEV that competes, in terms of range and fun-factor. I'd absolutely buy it again. Before my battery replacement finally happened I was hoping to get a buy-back so that I could just buy another Kona EV!
     

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  10. Nov 5, 2021 #10
    Bruce M.

    Bruce M. Well-Known Member

    Hilo, Hawaii
    After 19 months of owning my 2020 Kona I still love it. Twice I've had to rent ICE cars while on trips and... ugh.
     
  11. Nov 5, 2021 #11
    R P

    R P Well-Known Member

    Vancouver, BC, Canada 2023 Solterra Tech Pkg
    Now with my new battery on my 2019, I feel like I have a new car again. And I actually like it even better now than when I first bought it. I certainly have no interest in looking to buy any other EV. What's not to like. I have the Ultimate trim with the all the comfort and driver assist features, and the range is still up there with the best of the new EVs coming out now. It is also a very nimble city car, very enjoyable to drive. So I plan on keeping my Kona for quite a few more years to come.
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2021 #12
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
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  13. Nov 18, 2021 #13
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
    Comparing the VW id4, all Tesla models, Audi e-tron, the Kona EV and the KIA e-Niro. If you are just interested in the results, the summary results are at 34:54.

    https://priuschat.com/threads/vw-id4-v-tesla-model-s-3-x-v-audi-e-tron-v-hyundai-kona-v-kia-e-niro-range-efficiency-and-charging.224391/

    The bottom line? In fuel efficiency with 4.7mi/kWh (7.7km/kWh) the Kona EV is at the top with the best. The speed of charging "needs improvement" - what will likely never happen.

    So after a year of ownership the car's performance is better than most. True one must also consider smaller weight/size. Comparison with the the slightly bigger/heavier KIA e-Niro proves the point.
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2021 #14
    R P

    R P Well-Known Member

    Vancouver, BC, Canada 2023 Solterra Tech Pkg
    Yes, for not being a BEV only car, the Kona EV is indeed impressive, both in range and efficiency. And still rivals the best out there. Here is the Edmunds real world range test compared to EPA. It really shows how conservative Hyundai is with their estimates compared to Tesla.
    https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html#chart
    And here is an extract from you vid link which also show efficiency, again Kona is among the best out there.
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  15. Nov 18, 2021 #15
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
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  16. Nov 18, 2021 #16
    R P

    R P Well-Known Member

    Vancouver, BC, Canada 2023 Solterra Tech Pkg
    I signed it too, although very much doubt whether Hyundai would do it. Maybe you should make separate thread to make more people aware.
     
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  17. Nov 18, 2021 #17
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
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  18. Nov 18, 2021 #18
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
    I agree. A separate thread "Petitons/requests for changes and updates from Hyundai" would be useful.
     
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  19. Nov 18, 2021 #19
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
  20. Nov 19, 2021 #20
    Lars

    Lars Well-Known Member

    2021 Kona Preferred Ontario, Canada
    I guess this thread would do better if replicated in the product specific sections.

    This will be my first real winter with this car. (We kept the iMiEV in the garage from Xmas till April.) I very seldom use DC chargers even in the warmer months. I set the 'Winter Mode" on and we will see.

    I hope you and your folks are OK considering the crazy weather on the west coast. I used to live in Vancouver - in spite of the frequent rain I have pleasant memories.
     
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