Kona EV Canada Sales?

Hmmm, and this was just up to April 1st. Wonder what the numbers will look like in the 2nd qtr after May 1, when the fed subsidy took effect. I am sure we will see a big jump.
 
R P said:
Hmmm, and this was just up to April 1st. Wonder what the numbers will look like in the 2nd qtr after May 1, when the fed subsidy took effect. I am sure we will see a big jump.
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This would largely represent delivery of the Canadian pre-orders from 2018.
 
R P said:
Hmmm, and this was just up to April 1st. Wonder what the numbers will look like in the 2nd qtr after May 1, when the fed subsidy took effect. I am sure we will see a big jump.
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When i did a search in April in Ontario, there were less than 30 listed. I dont think, there were many out there and one of the reasons i drove almost 400km to get mine.
I figured after may 1 , they would have been scooped up.
I just another search on autotrader, there was 7 listed, which could be phathom stock
 
Wildeyed said:
I know all of these things. That's why I'm a bit puzzled to see inventory sitting. I'm particularly miffed because of my long pre-order wait and the botched delivery. Could it be the lack of incentives in Ontario? Or maybe the bolluxed federal budget EV "plan"? Are BC and Quebec also seeing slow sales? I'm surprised that no press or insiders have spilled the beans on sales figures.
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I walked on a Hyundai lot and got my Kona in two days. Of course, I payed cash. Nonetheless, God blessed us in causing that to happen.
 
R P said:
Hmmm, and this was just up to April 1st. Wonder what the numbers will look like in the 2nd qtr after May 1, when the fed subsidy took effect. I am sure we will see a big jump.
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Well I know the subsidy was the tipping factor in our decision. I had EVs in mind for several years but finally with the federal incentives the economics of owning a extended range EV started to make sense. I suspect it may be a factor for other folks too.
 
apu said:
Well I know the subsidy was the tipping factor in our decision. I had EVs in mind for several years but finally with the federal incentives the economics of owning a extended range EV started to make sense. I suspect it may be a factor for other folks too.
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Yup, same here. Our old Prius was still good for a couple more years, but couldn't resist $10K off, and I like the Kona with its longer range. Very happy with my decision. We are driving the heck of this new car. With free charging, we don't hesitate to go anywhere now or try to combine errands, etc.
 
XtsKonaTrooper said:
If i i was a person, wanting one, id be locating inventory and going to get it, hehehe
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Believe, it’s taking lots to stop myself of going Kona hunting... the incentive is a big thing for us and the range for the Kona is also a big plus, and we liked the line... hard to thing the one we reserved may not come until January (that’s what the dealership said)
 
^^^^^^^
There all having issues with battery production and i want to enjoy the early adopter perks, just like my previous PHEV.
(I was reading on a uk board, someone took a 2700km trip and payed 10bux for e charge, all others free, that starts to offset the cost the price imo)
I drove almost 400km to find the one i wanted.
 
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apu said:
Well I know the subsidy was the tipping factor in our decision. I had EVs in mind for several years but finally with the federal incentives the economics of owning a extended range EV started to make sense. I suspect it may be a factor for other folks too.
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Same, I ordered a Kona the other day and it's not expected until April of next year. If I can no longer get the incentives, I'm not going to purchase the car
 
Melly said:
Same, I ordered a Kona the other day and it's not expected until April of next year. If I can no longer get the incentives, I'm not going to purchase the car
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I am with you on that. Without the incentives it will make it very hard to get the car, it just gets unaffordable. I’m just hoping we will get the incentives. We know the province’s plan is to have only EVs by 2040, so they have to push for the incentives to continue. And let’s hope that the party elected at the end of the year for the federal government would like to keep that incentive too.
 
Melly said:
Same, I ordered a Kona the other day and it's not expected until April of next year. If I can no longer get the incentives, I'm not going to purchase the car
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Wow, a 10 month wait? Is it a Preferred model?
Canada should start requiring a certain percentage of BEV sales, like Quebec, California and the other ZEV (?) states.
 
Brennan Raposo said:
This is crazy because there’s a global shortage! I watch a YouTube video yesterday showing several countries with customers placing orders and being told they will be fulfilled in a year.

Also, people in the US are driving from state to state to buy one. Especially in non-ZEV states. In California, there have been dealers charging $10k over MSRP and they can’t seem to keep them on the lots.
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Just tested the base model in Calgary - delivery is quoted for January. :( The out-the-door is a little over $47K (including $2K for "dealer" stuff and mandatory mud flaps). I felt mislead by the web site as the "list" prices already include the $5K rebate. I'm wondering now what the "list" was b/f the rebate announcement.
 
jedi2b said:
regarding insurance, I did a quick simulation with Belairdirect

Tesla M3 SR+: 640$ (780$ in including vehicle replacement by a new one in case of major damage)
Kona EV preferred: 510$ (615$ in including vehicle replacement by a new one in case of major damage)

while there's a difference, it's not major, next stop, check on tire prices (winter tires are mandatory during winter in Quebec)
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Good grief, I've been insured with TD Insurance for decades, never had a claim or accident, have minimal coverage only for an 02 Golf and my premium is $825 per year. Looks like it's time to shop around again.

Does the Belairdirect insurance mentioned above include collision and fire/theft coverage?
 
Laurie Forbes said:
Just tested the base model in Calgary - delivery is quoted for January. :( The out-the-door is a little over $47K (including $2K for "dealer" stuff and mandatory mud flaps). I felt mislead by the web site as the "list" prices already include the $5K rebate. I'm wondering now what the "list" was b/f the rebate announcement.
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Before the rebate, the Preferred list price was higher. They had to drop the MSRP price to below $45K to be eligible for the rebate.
You can go on the Hyundai website and build the cheapest, "Preferred" model for Alberta.

With no options, it starts at $44,999 but becomes $45,119, with $120 of guv mandated "fees and levies"
$1805 of delivery and destination fees raises that to $46,924
8% GST puts that up to $49,270.20
And less $5K rebate gives $44,270.20

So your dealer is adding about ~$3000 extra?
I wouldn't pay above MSRP for a special order vehicle that I had to wait so long for.
 
brulaz said:
Before the rebate, the Preferred list price was higher. They had to drop the MSRP price to below $45K to be eligible for the rebate.
You can go on the Hyundai website and build the cheapest, "Preferred" model for Alberta.

With no options, it starts at $44,999 but becomes $45,119, with $120 of guv mandated "fees and levies"
$1805 of delivery and destination fees raises that to $46,924
8% GST puts that up to $49,270.20
And less $5K rebate gives $44,270.20

So your dealer is adding about ~$3000 extra?
I wouldn't pay above MSRP for a special order vehicle that I had to wait so long for.
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Yup, exact offer price was $47,779.62 so, actually $3,509 higher. I also would never pay such a premium - I guess I'll wait a while longer.
 
Laurie Forbes said:
Yup, exact offer price was $47,779.62 so, actually $3,509 higher. I also would never pay such a premium - I guess I'll wait a while longer.
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Time to find another dealer. I was able to negotiate a below msrp price for my ordered vehicle.
 
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